Originally Posted by
capecod0321
Saw some conflicting info from this thread. A post in April here mentioned that it was possible to "buy economy" from basic economy and then cancel to get a full refund of the fare. ..
First it is not a refund, it is a future flight credit (FFC)
Originally Posted by
capecod0321
I have a BE one way ticket for $250 that costs $50 to buy to economy. If I then cancel that, will I get $300 back or still my original $250? I guess if it is only $250 refunded using that method, it's the same as just cancelling and eating the $49.59 one way charge.
The fee is a fee and will not be a part of the FFC. In your example, the FFC will be for $250. Just as if you paid the change fee but you have a true economy ticket -- without BE restrictions.