Originally Posted by
Bonehead
I have ALWAYS had to pony up the change fee out-of-pocket. I believe that the advice in post #2 is incorrect. If said advice is in fact right, I would sure like to know about it!
This has not been my experience. I use the cancel route. The reservation shows up in "my reservations" under the canceled tab. Go into the reservation and select "change flights". Done.
You may have to pony up cash, but only if your fare difference + change fee > 0 (in other words, unless the fare difference is significantly negative).