Originally Posted by
canadiancow
Given the relatively low cost for refundable fares these days (AC has Comfort, UA tends to have a reasonable surcharge on any fare, etc.), I'm honestly surprised more businesses haven't switched to "cheapest refundable" or something.
Oh well, if the business travelers are booking Standard, it makes it more likely that I can pay for Y and sit in J
Exactly, it boggles my mind.
I just got a pushback from travel department on my requested flight (the only one with Y1 on the desired departure date), and they want to book me on a later flight (ungodly arrival time) on a Standard fare. I just flat out said no, book me on Comfort fare (still cheaper than Standard on the late flight) for the morning flight then I'll do SDC on the day of departure.
We'll see what happens.