Originally Posted by
jc94
I wonder, what would happen if you booked the cheaper out to get the best value on the return then phoned in to update the outbound to the class you desire?
The change would continue to be subject to inventory and fare rule constraints. Plus a change fee might be assessed.
The return segment is likely pricing out to be something in full-J, so if a discount fare became available, the full-J could be changed to the discount fare which may cut the cost.
But from the information posted, we still don't know the fare basis' of the scenarios under discussion.