As far as your “its not as if he missed the flight because he overslept” strawman argument, ROTFLMAO!
He made a bad decision.
It amounted to about $200.00.
OMG, let's all get in an uproar about it because he bought a cheap, nonrefundable ticket!
I am a Veteran, and none of my Lotto investments have paid off. I demand a refund!
Sounds to me as if you'd make a great IRS Agent.Feel free to see that as a compliment if you wish.