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.