Is there any harm in hoping for a schedule change for a fee free refund?

[duanemiller]

Hey team. I have Jan QF flights DFW-MEL on points I want to cancel as I’ve found something better with UA/VA. Is there any harm in holding onto the QF flights and hoping there’s a schedule change to trigger a points free cancellation? I know it’s not much but if I don’t have to pay it then it’s a bonus. The only downside I can see is it ties up those points until I cancel the flights? We don’t have any other plans for them atm. Am I being a tightarse?

 

[AIRwin]

I'd do the same

 

[duanemiller]

I’m also fairly new so wanted to check my logic was sound

 

[RichardMEL]

well if you don't need the points then sure, but a schedule change on QF22 is probably pretty unlikely imo. Still no harm in waiting up to 24h prior if need be and cancel and wear the penalty.

 

[serfty]

waiting up to 24h prior

Actually, it is cancellable (for that fee) up until the scheduled departure time of the first flight in the award booking.

 

[duanemiller]

Thanks everyone