Originally Posted by
Polytonic
On a similar note: I find the notion of "no changes permitted" absurd -- the point of nonrefundable+change fee is that you're agreeing to fly on the indicated time and date, or are willing to incur a significant penalty otherwise. In other words: with LGT-fares, I now have to pay a little bit more for the privilege of being able to pay a not-insignificant sum to change my ticket.
Not absurd at all. No changes also means no free SDCs for us Premier Elites. Also if you fly the first leg of an itinerary out usually you just end up paying the change fee to change the date of your flight (supposing there's availability in your chosen fare class).
Safe Travels,
James