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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 4:22 pm
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Originally Posted by sbm12
So I will ask again, what would you have it say? Maybe it is just because I'm literate but the phrase as written there seems pretty clear to me.


Except that isn't what they did, your assertions not withstanding.

The text really is different and also happens to be accurate.
The text is accurate, but it does not accurately paint the picture of what's happening.

If they say the ticket is non-refundable and has a fee for changes, it would follow that a non-changeable ticket would say the ticket is non-refundable and cannot be changed.

Then if you look further, it says

How to keep the value of this ticket. Any changes or cancellations must be made prior to one year from the date of purchase, or according to the fare rules of the purchased fare...

Again, while a COmputer will parse through the logic (and it is technically accurate because you can go into the fare rules, see the non-changeability, and then use that as the most restrictive item), it's not painting a picture of reality again.

Why would they even say that? If they want to COmmunicate ethically, just say what it is:

How to keep the value of this ticket. Changes or cancellations are not permitted and will result in the loss of the full ticket value.

That would be more honest, IMO.
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