Originally Posted by
channa
This works ONLY if you're going to be around monitoring the flight and be ready to cancel/call in/etc.
They could issue a weather waiver ahead of time, or you may have to wait until very close to watch for delays.
If you're going to be doing something else and not in a position to call when needed, or might otherwise forget or be distracted, you could lose the whole value of your ticket.
Not on United. It's $200, the ticket gets reissued at a lower fare, and you get a voucher for the difference.
Good point.
Hanging around monitoring flights for changes/cancellations is great, if you have time. Not so great if you are otherwise busy.
A better idea might be to figure out what you want to do with the value coming back your way and plan that sooner rather than later.