There is another way out of paying change fees:
Switch airline.
I own a small business and starting next January will need to commute weekly between Charleston CHS and Norfolk ORF. I determined that US Air had good fares after some research and some convenience factor...Test:
On a weekend trip scheduled 10/29/2010 I had to cancel last minute to FLL from CHS I was informed of the $150 change fee. The fare I paid was $245.
Since I'm a Delta Medallion member, a Continental Gold elite passenger, I assumed given the new route starting in January that all my miles were going to go to USAIR from this point forward. Not anymore.
Yes I got a good deal on the fare + was explicitly notified there is a change fee $$ penalty but that doesn't mean I like it.
Southwest begins service in CHS in March, no change fees. Delta has the same fares or better. US Air was merely a small convenience given their hub in CLT. But not for $150 per change fee. US Airways loss, another airlines gain: + - $14,000 per year in fares X 2 years. My impression is it's their loss.
If anyone is listening here is your change to react: ticket #03724055573545
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