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I had to phone Cont for clarification as I couldn't find it either, and I had other questions anyway...Don- the 30 day thing is great news, but I can't find it anywhere on Continental's site. Do you know where that policy is stated? Thanks again for your help.
For 24 hours after ticketing, you can get a full refund for any reason, or a full credit if there is a fare decrease.
After that, up to 30 days, if the fare goes down you may request a refund, less a $50 fee - which makes it unlikely you'd gain anything form this, but at least it's better than the $150 fee.
After 30 days, the $150 fee is applied even if the fare goes down by more than that. This happened to me last spring, when my booked fare went down by $200, more than 30 days after ticketing but it didn't matter, and the fare credit was reduced by $150.
Now, it's best to book with the airline direct generally even after using search sites like Sidestep/Kayak, and that site usually gives you that option of a direct link to Continental.com or other sites one might want to use for other reasons. After that, up to 30 days, if the fare goes down you may request a refund, less a $50 fee - which makes it unlikely you'd gain anything form this, but at least it's better than the $150 fee.
After 30 days, the $150 fee is applied even if the fare goes down by more than that. This happened to me last spring, when my booked fare went down by $200, more than 30 days after ticketing but it didn't matter, and the fare credit was reduced by $150.
You can always call for free to ask about things tho; if they res agent cannot find you a cheaper fare, cool - book it yourself, but no charge for helping look, unless the res agent does the booking for you in which case there is a fee. You got good fares tho; I have paid over $500 many times to go to Coz.
Additional questions about refunds, credits, luggage, etc can be called in for free at any time. I am glad to assist, but then they are the horse's mouth source. Even when you get info from me or someone smarter here, it's good to confirm it.![Eyebrow :eyebrow: :eyebrow:](/community/styles/scubaboard/smilies/eyebrow.gif)
One can also request Continental.com help desk for help booking without fees I think.
I did notice recently that Cont no longer has a 70# free allowance for a scuba-only bag like they have had in the past. From US to/from Mexico: first bag free each, second bag $30 at airport or $27 online - both with 50# limits. Continental Airlines - Baggage InformationAdditional questions about refunds, credits, luggage, etc can be called in for free at any time. I am glad to assist, but then they are the horse's mouth source. Even when you get info from me or someone smarter here, it's good to confirm it.
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One can also request Continental.com help desk for help booking without fees I think.
Do you have a digital luggage scale? I got one of these for less than $5 including postage and it's very accurate: 40Kg 20g Digital Hangging Luggage Fishing Weight SCALE - eBay (item 320435840144 end time Dec-20-09 18:04:36 PST) That listing has ended but there are others. Just make sure you get a 40 Kb/88 Lb capacity as there are some being sold with 20 Kb/44 Lb limits = worthless for luggage. This one also has small hooks requiring a couple of short bungee cords or similar. A month later, my daughter gave me a nicer one for Xmas; I should have waited. :blush:
[hijack]Funny story: Other member poke fun at me as I take so much when I go, around 200# total with Elite FF-member allowances. Silver members got cut back to 2 - 50# checked free with October changes, but Gold & Platinum members now get up to 3 - 70# free checked bags. With my 40# roll-on and my 20# computer & camera bag, I can now bump to 270# free. :shocked2: I don't know what else I would take, but I might volunteer to carry needed items down now. On return, I'll now check my roll-on. [/hijack]