Yes you can change the companion without ever having traveled with them, but I do suspect it will count as one of your allowed changes. I would make the change, then submit a letter in writing explaining the situation and asking for an adjustment to allow you one extra change this year (if you think you will need it). Asking on the phone for an exception to a policy when you call to make the change will not get you anywhere right now. --TheMiddleSeat
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