Originally Posted by
jeffreyt
That's not what I was told. I was trying to move to a business class ticket for a relative I tried to go from a expensive, but restricted economy ticket to business class. The add collect was $750 on the fare and $200 "Penalty fee" (their words, not mine) even though just the cabin (no flights) were changing. I said no thanks on principle. But I did get her into Economy Plus.
This was the policy at one time but currently isn't. If you get someone that does this, hang up and try again or ask for a supervisor.