Originally Posted by
BearX220
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?
Usually. I need flexibility and I'm willing to pay for it for non-business travel. I know it's expensive, but it's what I need. If you don't need flexibility, don't pay for it and accept the fact that there are occasions when things are beyond your control and you made the wrong choice.