The analogy with petrol, shirts, etc is not really a pure analogy, because the purchase is for a future product. Let me give you another analogy. You go into Sears and buy a cooker. The price is $1,000. Sears tell you that the cooker will be ready in 30 days for collection. When you go back to collect your cooker, the price of the cookers has been reduced to $750. Would you be happy to pay the full price?
The issue here is that the price was agreed. Therefore, the OP has no direct complaint. However, the change fee of $250 is outrageous and in no way reflects costs by AA of making the change. This type of agregious overcharging is the type of behaviour monopolies engage in. That will only change by legislation and regulation. Turkey's don't vote for Christmas.
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