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Options to change return of a super-cheap BE Int'l fare, after flying outbound leg?
Last August, a relative bought a crazy Basic Economy Fare of $279 RT France to SFO on LH and UA with perfect connections. No kidding. $127 fare and $151 taxes. Ha!
She just flew to SFO. We are getting her a LH J seat on UA miles for a later return.
We don't mid throwing away half a $279 ticket, but I wonder if United would throw us a bone for canceling rather than no-showing. That way they'd have one more seat to sell. I'm thinking maybe a waived change fee on the J ticket if a better J option becomes available?
Mods, feel free to merge this if there's an existing thread with replies that answer my question.