Originally Posted by
PhxFlyGuy
One example: Why are top tier elites charged $150 change fee. Kellner explained, in detail, why the charge is there (there comes a point where in all probability the seat can't be resold)
Change fees are a crock. The seat IS sold. You're just changing from one flight to another, similar to flying stand-by earlier in the same day. Using that CEO's logic, he should charge us $150 for standby because there is a far greater chance of selling your old seat if you change days in advance rather than hours!
Plus, many non-domestic airlines do not charge change fees (as long as you change your flight's date/time with the same city pair.)