Originally Posted by
jsloan
Also, understand that "refundable" doesn't necessarily mean what you might think. I took a quick look at a V fare for DEN-SYD, and it's refundable with a $300 cancellation fee. So, if you have to cancel, you'd be out another $300 per ticket. The original amount would stay non-refundable, and you'd get back the fare difference less the $300 fee.
That right there was a game changer. I'll leave everything as-is, and if PZ inventory opens up in the meantime, I'll buy up then. Otherwise, stay-cation here we come. We also got a doctors note just in case, so we can cancel the trip and get our money back from the Visa Signature travel insurance.