I took advantage of a $0 fare posted in the MR forum. Turns out I can't use the tickets I bought and will have to walk away from the trip entirely. The tickets came out to about $300ai on a non-refundable Q fare.

Since the fare was all taxes and fuel surcharge, no actual base fare, can the penalty still apply? Is it appropriate for airlines to not refund the tax/surcharge portions of a cancelled ticket? I don't think so. One would think that at least the taxes which the airline has collected on others' behalf would be refunded. I'm interested to hear other thoughts and perspective. On the + side, my accommodation is fully refundable.

shuttlerider