Originally Posted by
travelmad478
Not sure why the OP wouldn't want to cancel the flight s/he is not using--I'd assume there ought to be some residual value left on the ticket that can be used at a later date over the next 12 months.
Say, the ticket cost $150 and the change fee is $200. No residual value. None. Negative, even.
I wouldn't cancel it either; in the event WX happens, then I could get the full $150 back. It's a free option.