Originally Posted by
purple1day
My fault for not mentioning that this is on a deviation. I am aware of all of the parameters that need to be met to authorize a higher class of service. However the only reason I even asked was because when I booked my ticket through global travel it was booked all in one reservation including the 36hr layover. I knew the ticket was first class on the first leg, but it wasn't until I hung up that I realized it was booked that way all the way through. Guees I should call back and make sure the second leg is booked in coach. Thanks for the replies.
You're always allowed to purchase any type of ticket you want to as a deviation ticket (any class of service)
The gotcha is that if the company travel auditors can determine that 1) only coach was authorized (as per 8A4b), and 2) how much the difference in the price of the ticket WOULD have been between first and coach......then they WILL stick you with the difference (out of pocket, no matter how much extra bank $$ you have)
If Global Travel booked/paid for the ticket as one FARE for both legs, it might be hard for the travel auditors to break out how much the difference (if any) would have been.
If the first class ticket you buy is = or < than the coach ticket from B to C, then you won't be out any and you will have gone first class the entire way (as it should be)
In any case, you can purchase any class of ticket you want to as a deviation ticket - doesn't matter.
The only question, really, is how much is the company going to reimburse you after all is said & done?
The company will only reimburse you for the class of service that 8A4b allows.
Hope that helps.