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NYC Flyer
They are currently handled the same way if you are simply cancelling. Theoretically, a "change" to a main cabin fare ensures you get the seat/fare quoted for the new itinerary, as inventory could conceivably disappear if you simply cancel then rebook a new itinerary using wallet funds 30 seconds later. Also if there were ever a glitch/delay in getting the wallet funds credited immediately, you might also have to come out of pocket for the full price of a new ticket (or wait)--I've not experienced this, but others may have.
Thank you. The scenario I envision for me might possibly be a change to a flight. In that event, I wouldn't be out any additional money by using the funds in the wallet from a saver fare as opposed to a "credit" toward the change if I had instead purchased a main fare ticket?
Instead, the main disadvantage to buying the saver fare would be a possible delay in being able to use the money in the account wallet?