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KartveliT
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is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
I just called the airline to check something and get help checking in online, they told me my DD is registered as an adult, even though a kid's meal was requested Virgin Atlantic agent was confused so told me to call the other airline BMI that issued a ticket (a connecting airline).
I have to call BMI but they open at 8 am. What could be the reason for them /the TA to put her as an adult? Oh and they put her name wrong, I mean they put the first and last name and then they put "CNN" next to her first name The VA agent asked if that's her middle name 
I really hope we don't have any issues , our flight is tonight 
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klingklang77
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Re: is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
I hope so too, for your sake.
I think the name has to match the passport. Tell us what happens.
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| Posted 5/4/10 7:31 AM |
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Re: is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
It shouldn't make a difference. My son is 2 and we had to book him an adult ticket. The airline told me it doesn't matter because the price is the same.
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| Posted 5/4/10 8:23 AM |
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waterspout4
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Re: is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
Posted by architectnycity
It shouldn't make a difference. My son is 2 and we had to book him an adult ticket. The airline told me it doesn't matter because the price is the same.
Yep. Same here. Our 2 year old is booked as an adult because he gets his own seat.
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Re: is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
Posted by architectnycity
It shouldn't make a difference. My son is 2 and we had to book him an adult ticket. The airline told me it doesn't matter because the price is the same.
hmm, thats's so interesting and thanks for posting this , bc I just spoke to agents at both airlines VA & BMI and they both told me that even though they can't give out much info (I have to call the TA , she isn;t in yet) they said that they don't know why she is booked as an adult and that adult ticket costs more than a child. I'm just confused now, can't wait to speak to my TA. But it does make sense I guess, DD has her own seat, she is 2.5.
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Re: is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
either way, I still have to resolve the name issue ..... as if I don't have enough to stress about ,now I have to deal with this
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LisaI
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Re: is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
By law 2 and over are to be seated in their own seats so that is why they say adult seating. you will still get kid menus unless you specify otherwise. Under 2 a child can sit on your lap but after 2yr. old they are in their own seat and charged as an adult.
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Re: is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
Posted by LisaI
By law 2 and over are to be seated in their own seats so that is why they say adult seating. you will still get kid menus unless you specify otherwise. Under 2 a child can sit on your lap but after 2yr. old they are in their own seat and charged as an adult.
Ok I know that kids over 2 have to have their own seat, and DD does too,I just didn't know they were booked as adults, I had no idea Funny thing is that I spoke to 2 agents at 2 different airlines and they both made it sound like there was a mistake or something and I was being overcharged even though I explained the situation
Ok well I guess I'm not going to stress over it any more Thanks everyone !
I spoke to the TA and resolved all the issues (I think and hope)
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nferrandi
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Re: is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
I have never heard of a child paying less for a ticket. As far as the airline is concerned, a seat is a seat, they don't give discounts. If someone knows of an airline that does, please fill me in!
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Re: is there any reason why a travel agent would put my 2YO as an adult on a ticket?
Posted by nferrandi
I have never heard of a child paying less for a ticket. As far as the airline is concerned, a seat is a seat, they don't give discounts. If someone knows of an airline that does, please fill me in!
DD's ticket was almost 250 less then mine , not sure if that's a child discount or what (not really a discount considering how  tickets are  )
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