Originally Posted by
Bigpops
The real reason people buy non refundable tickets is that they are simply less expensive that refundable tickets. Usually, not always, they are much less. Even with the change fee assessed the purchaser still us usually money ahead.
Yes, this is true for me. By buying the cheaper tickets I come out far ahead even considering the relatively few times I have to change them - or even having to toss the return portion in the trash...
Having bought several AF tickets that were completely unchangeable, at any fee, I must say that is much worse. So I "appreciate" the ability to change the cheap fares even with a fee.
All that said though, complaining about the existence of change fees or complaining about the fees increasing are two completely different issues.
If the fees have actually increased, then I for one sympathize with the whiners...