You can book a ticket for most trains from 4 to 6 months in advance. Non-flex tickets cannot be changed after booking and you do not get a refund if you cancel them.
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Non-flexible tickets usually don't allow any amendments unless there are extreme circumstances involved, such as the passenger's sudden hospitalisation or bereavement.
Flexible flights are those which allow for changes or cancellations after the purchase has been made. By purchasing a flexible flight, also known as flexi flights or open tickets, travelers are able to change travel dates or even cancel last-minute for no fee or a smaller fee than with regular airline tickets.
Flexible flights are those which allow for changes or cancellations after the purchase has been made. By purchasing a flexible flight, also known as flexi flights or open tickets, travelers are able to change travel dates or even cancel last-minute for no fee or a smaller fee than with regular airline tickets.
If the rules state that changes are permitted, you've selected a flexible flight. If the rules state that changes aren't permitted, then your flight is not flexible. We advise you to buy flexible flights in case you cannot make your flight and need to change the dates due to an unexpected circumstance.
To book a flexi ticket simply book your flight as far in advance as possible with the option of bringing the departure date forward or flying later if need be. Each airline offers different options for how far in advance you can book your flight.
A Fully Flexible or Refundable ticket can be refunded for any reason. In fact, you don't even have to give a reason. The term “Refundable” is often misunderstood in the airline industry. Refundable means “Refundable under any circumstances” whereas Non-Refundable actually means “Refundable only for a good reason.”
If you purchased a round-trip flight and need to change the first leg to a different day, your best bet will likely be to pay the change fee and book a new flight. If you only need to change the return portion of a round trip, however, it may be cheaper to book a new one-way flight than to pay the cancellation fee.
The benefits of flexible flightsIf your travel plans are likely to be affected by a developing situation, the small increase in pricing is significantly better than the change fees, re-booking fees, or losing money due to cancellations that you would have to pay with regular flight tickets.