Originally Posted by
AirportGyms
I have seen those and then also some like..
"I bought tickets, and then found out when I checked in or called to confirm a few days before the flight I had no tickets! And getting a refund took months and endless hassle."
That would be pretty scary.
Like I said, you shouldn't wait until a few days before the flight. The airline will know very quickly whether you are booked or not.