Originally Posted by
Often1
There are many people, including me, who travel only on refundable/changeable tickets (I am fortunate to have paid F for 2+ hours)... the reason people pay for flexibility is that it's flexible.
People... or companies? I presume that's your employer, not you, springing for paid F for 2+ hours. For most normal people the idea of spending 3X your own money to secure a refundable ticket is not tenable at all. Do you do it when it's your dime?