Originally Posted by
Delta20
I want to rebook a flight to the same flight a day later, and there is no difference in fare, but the change fee is $150. More than what the flight itself costs. Ouch. I fly US Airways frequently since they are the only airline the serves this particular route, so getting socked with that fee is just insult to injury, right up there with their $2 water.
Is there a way to avoid this fee?
As far as I know, there is no way to avoid this fee (besides buying an unrestricted ticket that is). The only way you can ever really mess around like that is with irregular ops like weather and mechanical problems, otherwise I am afraid you are stuck with it.
One thing they do allow (that wont help you but is an FYI for the future) is if you are on a late flight, you can arrive early to the airport and "move up" to an earlier flight (if there is space)the charge is $50 for non preferreds but free if you are preferred. I sometimes buy the cheaper ticket on the late flight and then move up to the flight I want.
Sorry that I cannot be of more help, but the T&Cs do not allow for changes