Originally Posted by ClimbGuy
Well, do you have a problem with the law? Do you think the law is unethical and should be repealed?
I'd say booking a refundable ticket you have no intention of using under any circumstances, booking for the sole purpose of having an unused seat on the flight, to be unethical.
Q20 kind of says you have a choice to be transported under Section 415
OR get a refund. I always thought when you flew under 415 you had to sign over your ticket to the airline you're flying. My guess is you're going to have to lie and/or commit fraud to get a refund and fly under 415.
Q21 kind of applies if you show up with a reservation but then want to fly standby. I can see an airline giving you the choice of flying under the terms of your refundable ticket or not flying at all.