Compare a higher fare by its flexibility when the ability to change or cancel matters to the itinerary and the lower-priced fare does not offer the same options. A higher price does not by itself prove that a fare is more flexible: the airline states that different fare types are priced differently and are subject to different Fare Rules.
What to compare
The relevant comparison is between both the ticket price and what the applicable rules allow. The airline says Fare Rules include information about whether a fare can be changed or cancelled.
Travellers should therefore compare:
- The fare type attached to each option.
- Whether changing or cancelling is permitted.
- Any conditions stated in the applicable Fare Rules.
- The ticket price of each option.
This avoids treating the cheaper or more expensive fare as automatically less or more flexible.
How to check it
First, identify the fare type for each itinerary. Then read its applicable Fare Rules and compare the change and cancellation options directly. A fare should be considered on flexibility rather than price alone only when those options could matter for the planned journey.
What must still be confirmed
The cited guidance does not establish that every higher-priced fare offers greater flexibility. It also does not provide booking-specific prices, deadlines, or rights to change or cancel. Those details must be confirmed in the Fare Rules for the exact fare before purchase.