Can You Transfer a Flight to Someone Else?

CanadianBeaver on 22/09/2017 - 15:54
Last edited 22/09/2017 - 19:29 by 1 other user

Hey guys,

I was able to book a flight via this deal @ $179 OCT 4-11 (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/322824) however I was not able to get a visa here since I am Canadian and my Aussie visa expires within the 6 months time frame.

I am wondering if I could transfer the flight to someone else as its an awesome deal and I am sure either one of my friends or one of you guys would like to take it over. I did buy insurance so I should be able to get my money back, but its such a great deal I don't want anyone to miss out!It really sucks as I really wanted to go to Shanghai, its such a cheap trip, the frequent flyer points themselves almost make this deal, not to mention miles travelled bonuses.

Kind regards,

CanadianBeaver

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  Dumax on 22/09/2017 - 16:01

  +2

  Yes you can once you pay the applicable fee. However, the only thing is that you might find that it's not such a great deal after that!

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    JimmyF on 22/09/2017 - 16:16

    ^^^^^^^^^^

    Yep…. There will be a name change fee, can be anything from $80 to $200 or more.

    One way to find out, call the airline and ask!!!

    Or at least go the airline website, manage booking and see if you can do a name change there. It will show you the costs.

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  Archi on 22/09/2017 - 16:05

  it also depends what type and class of ticket you bought

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  McBanjo on 22/09/2017 - 16:19

  +3

  Domestic flights you can normally be sneaky if you're the same sex as the ticket booking name, you check-in online, no baggage and generally don't talk to counter staff who might ask for ID.

  International flights you pay the fees required. Security and Passport checks won't let you bypass this one - and for good reason!

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    brokeunistudent on 22/09/2017 - 16:41

    +1

    Security and Passport checks won't let you bypass this one - and for good reason!

    What local lives don't matter?

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  CanadianBeaver on 22/09/2017 - 16:29

  Just checked online, looks like they dont let you change the name at all !!!

  http://au.ceair.com/muovc/main/en_AU/Static_pages/TravelRequ…

  Ticket is V class which means theres a 50% cancellation fee. Hopefully insurance covers the rest! thanks guys for your help!!!

  Expensive lesson, but glad i learned it with a cheap flight ahaha.

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    mskeggs on 22/09/2017 - 16:45

    +1

    You are lucky it is only 50%. A lot of airlines promo fares are 100% cancellation charge!

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    gomertose on 22/09/2017 - 18:54

    I've wondered why airlines have a cancellation or no-show fee. If you don't take the flight, you've already lost money on the airfare you've paid for, so why do they need to charge you an extra fee?

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      Presence on 22/09/2017 - 19:30

      +3

      I think you misunderstand. You dont pay more. You just only get 50% back.

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  tanksinatra on 22/09/2017 - 20:11

  As mentioned it depends on the T&Cs of the ticket class. There are no fixed rules. Airlines are needlessly predatory when it comes to change fees, especially given that they have ample time to resell the ticket.