Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
Just don't have any expectations, as it's very doubtful they'll agree.
Very frequently, I've seen my fare code (quantities) increase and decrease on flights that I'd like to change to (usually a few days prior to the trip), but I've NEVER been allowed to change without fees until the 24 hr window on my present flight and the one I would like to change to. That's why it's called SDC, I suppose!
A sob story may get you a few minutes of Rhapsody In Blue, while you're on hold, and before you get the bad news.