Originally Posted by triphop02120

I don't get this. Why is this cool? Why would someone purchase a fully-refundable ticket knowing that you are NOT going to use it. If this is a full flight, you are possibly preventing someone who may have legitimate travel a seat on the flight. This practice is so ridiculously stupid. I wish the airline would implement a small fee... be it $5, $10 for cancellation just to avoid fully refundable ticket purchases for purposes like what the poster is suggesting.

I say uncool.

Just ask the airline for a gate/security pass. Or fork over a couple bucks for a tip for free wheelchair service.