Is there anyway possible to get a refund on a nonrefundable ticket? If not, to put it in someone else's name?

Thanks so much.

Dear Pat,

This is a great question, in fact I am struggling with this issue myself right now. There are a few problems here. First, for security purposes the airlines will generally say that they cannot transfer the value of a ticket in someone else's name to another person. However, if you have a good reason for why they should do this for you, you might try to call the main office of the airline that issued the ticket. Do not call the airlines reservation number they will shoot you down quicker than the time it will take to ask the question. When you call the airline's main office, try to reach the highest ranking executive you can and appeal your case to them. Most of all...hope for the best.

Good luck,
Joel