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    Because they can make money by doing so, and because they can. You bought a specific itinerary, and the airline's T&Cs undoubtedly allow them to refuse your requested change.
    – DavidRecallsMonica
    Commented Apr 9 at 6:06
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    I don't think this kind of thing is new. 20 years ago I had to transfer an already purchased ticket on EasyJet from one person to another and would have had to rebook it and quadruple the price. This was equally "increasing the price for something already purchased"
    – matt freake
    Commented Apr 9 at 6:30
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    Note that many airlines have special rules for when a relative dies, where they can make changes or cancellations without the associated fees and penalties, which could explain why back then you didn’t have an issue. The airline, specific fare and itinerary may also have been different enough that the rules would have been very different.
    – jcaron
    Commented Apr 9 at 7:12
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    Have you tried booking a new flight from CCC to your destination on a different airline? Might be cheaper.
    – JonathanReez ♦
    Commented Apr 10 at 17:44
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    @Visible-Scientist-46 The moment the first flight takes off and you're a no-show, the rest of your ticket is canceled. So if you showed up in BBB, and tried to check in, they'd tell you "Sorry, I can't find a valid reservation in your name." That's how they would enforce it.
    – user138870
    Commented Apr 11 at 0:08