Originally Posted by J.Edward
Yes, you can. But again, CO may decide a few days before the flight that there're actually not going to sell the J inventory and release them over to the award side. Regardless, the cheapest fare when you do decide to refund out of H into a lower class stands a good chance of being higher than what you would have paid originally.
True, it takes work if you want to play the game.
Originally Posted by J.Edward
CO has a bad habit of kicking over inventory at the last minute and if you decide to wait out till the last minute because CO shows an inventory of J9 D0 Z0 R0 than you're stuck.
You need to plan ahead. It's the good that the carrier tries to generate revenue from the front cabin. This year, I have found it difficult to upgrade with H fares; last year was easier. I sense that CO's financials will be strong this year.