Companies usually view the additional cost in relation to the "regular year-round economy fare," which buys a refundable ticket with few gimmicks.

Passengers carrying more expensive partly refundable tickets can now change their travel dates for fees of $50, $25 or $10.

The airline also offers refundable tickets at significantly higher prices.

But business travelers, who pay the most, want refundable tickets and even JetBlue is considering offering them.

I would like to buy a refundable ticket and was wondering if you guys knew the best way to do this.

"It was a huge gamble by the carriers that this policy would be enough to force business travelers into buying higher-priced refundable tickets."

Americans should probably buy refundable tickets for airline flights to developing nations, because some flights may be canceled early next year, he said.

For instance, they are offering fewer refundable tickets.

Air canada do full refundable tickets if you need to buy an onward ticket.

That is especially true of business travelers, who are more likely to fly on refundable tickets.