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Old Mar 8, 2019, 2:57 pm
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threeoh
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Originally Posted by whipwhitaker
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.
United's policy is to waive* the change fee if you have a doctor's note, and to refund the whole ticket if you're doctor's note says you can't fly during the period of validity (1 year).

* Actually you pay the change fee and then get it refunded.

Insurance is a good backup though.
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