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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 7:44 pm
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Originally Posted by Often1
Mine is the exact opposite reaction. There are many people, including me, who travel only on refundable/changeable tickets (I am fortunate to have paid F for 2+ hours). Who in their right mind would buy refundable tix if they could pay less and get them refunded?

While I know that OP is personally frustrated, the reason people pay for flexibility is that it's flexible.
I think most people only buy refundable tickets if it is at the last minute and nothing else is available. They are just too expensive.
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