Following the purchase of a ticket, Air China cannot confirm the outbound flight and offered me either an upgrade option or a different date, both were significantly higher than market rates. I then requested a full refund but they said there were cancellation fees because the return flight had already been confirmed.
My options following a purchase were either to pay extra or pay extra!
To my knowledge, this is illegal and a scam.
Hi Yenong,
We regret the convenience caused with regards to booking ID EMTUK1032185.
At the foremost we render our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused while making online reservation however we would like to inform you that fares are not guaranteed until ticketed.
Our representative tried to assist you with the alternate option -regrettably due to no consent from your end changes were not made in the itinerary which you booked online.
Nonetheless refund was processed upon receiving your consent on the cancellation charges.
Hope we have been able to clarify your query further request you to kindly contact us for any immediate assistance.