In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
I cancelled a Wed/Thurs itinerary to open up seats for those that really need them. The first time I called on Wed a.m. they were not willing to let me cancel without a fee, so I ended up with a new routing with some different flights. When one of those flights was cancelled I called back, and was able to cancel. If they weren't going to let me cancel, the new flights would have been on RJ's and 757's and would have worked.
My first flight was SFO-ORD with zero across the board. Just didn't seem right to be taking seats from those that really need them.
I also cancelled a trip right after 9/11 for the very same reason. I had a priceline room on that stay that was also refunded without any question.
My take is that there will be plenty of opportunities down the road that I can take bumps, and this week is just not the right time to capitalize on the current situation.