I hadn't seen this noted here before, so I don't know how long this has been around, but Aer Lingus seem to have introduced a flexible fare option on routes to/from Heathrow.
Flexible / Flexifare
- No itinerary change fee will apply.
- The full price of the ticket (minus administration fee) is refundable prior to the flight scheduled departure time.
- Flexible tickets can be changed to a different departure time/date and to/from the same destination. No fare difference must be paid if the new fare is higher than the original fare booked.
- For FlexiFare holders we waive the late check-in Fee (on day of departure only).
- Flexible tickets can be changed to another destination and/or another date of departure at no additional charge. Fare difference must be paid if the new fare is higher than the original fare booked.
- 2 checked bags (excluding excess weight) can be booked free of charge.
- Seats can be booked with no additional cost for any economy seats.
- Gold Circle Points are awarded when you are travelling on any Aer Lingus scheduled flights.
Seems like a good idea, if nothing else because it means a single receipt for business travellers.
Does anyone know if there are plans to roll it out over the rest of the short-haul network?