Originally Posted by
kmandrew
I sat next to an ATP tennis pro last week and didn't think to ask him. Obviously a tennis pro never knows when they are going to lose, do the airlines waive change fees? We were in J so I imagine his ticket was fairly expensive plus he was traveling with his coach and trainer. I would think the ATP or WTA has negotiated something to help them but I'm just guessing - does anyone know?
I know some professional players and their agents. They pay change fees, if any, the same as others -- in accordance with published fare rules. That or what they booked turns out to be throwaway ticketing and then they are at the mercy of their agents or agents' travel arranger to figure out a good way to get them back or onward to the next tournament. ATP, for example, does better for hotel deals for tournament players than it does for airfare. What ATP does for trainers is not all the same as it does for players.
There are a couple of professional sports agents who use FT; maybe one of them will chime in.