Originally Posted by
San Gottardo
No, certainly not a habit. it’s a one-time situation where my travel depends on the outcome of a business meeting. If i have to travel it’ll have to be on that specific flight as otherwise I would arrive late for the follow-up meeting in Europe the next day.
Not my intention. I’ll fly or I go home.
Thanks for the clarifications.
Originally Posted by
drewguy
Seems like in the unlikely event UA raises questions you have a very good explanation . . . although I suppose it may be business confidential stuff you couldn't just put in an email.
Agree. Seems like this is exactly the case use for buying a refundable ticket, though the timing of the decision go / no-go is probably tighter than most.
Doing this once in the circumstances you describe should not be an issue.
Kacee 's note about making sure to cancel before T-30 will make it even cleaner.