No, it probably means that they charge you for a one way ticket day of flight, ZRH-LAX, which is likely a bit more expensive than a change fee and refare. You might get lucky if they take mercy on you when you lie to them, but by the rule, they do not have to do anything more than this, and I think it's a really bad idea to try this "trick" 5,000 miles away from home just to save a few hundred dollars, especially when you do not have a legitimate excuse. If you like gambling, I suggest Vegas, not trying this. Either the company of your friends is worth the expense of a few hundred dollars or it is not.
Last edited by eponymous_coward; Aug 25, 2011 at 5:41 pm