Originally Posted by
Spiff
Fully Refundable Ticket, unless you're a member of the Presidents Club. Then, you might be permitted to beg for a gate pass to go to the Club. I'd go with the fully refundable ticket.
Fully refundable ticket is the way to go. Just be absolutely certain that the fare rules state that it's fully refundable.
You can do the whole thing without talking to any agents. Book the ticket online, buy it online, check in online, and process the refund online. Presto!