Is my flight eligible for refund?
Several flights are being modified or cancelled due to the new coronavirus, and while many passengers are hoping to get reimbursed, there are a few things you should know about whether or not your specific flight qualifies. The coronavirus pandemic has already caused thousands of flights to be cancelled and will continue to do so. Airlines are reducing flight schedules, temporarily stopping service to some locations, or perhaps stopping operations entirely. You won’t be eligible for a refund unless the terms and circumstances of your ticket permit it if you decide to change your travel itinerary and cancel a flight you booked before the airline cancelled the flight (i.e., it is still in operation). This would be possible with a completely flexible, refundable ticket but not likely with a sale fare. This is a voluntary change, and the airline will not be obligated to refund you.
Can you get your money back if you cancel your flight?
Flight refund if you decide not to go. You will often only be eligible for a full refund if you have purchased a fully refundable ticket if you decide to cancel your trip on your own. Most airfares won’t be reimbursed, particularly when using budget flights.
- If your flight is cancelled, you are capable of a full refund unless you want to take another flight to your destination instead.
- You cannot make two claims. If you are not given a different flight, you are entitled to a refund for the portion of the ticket you have not yet used.
- For instance, if your initial flight is cancelled and you miss a connecting connection, you are entitled to a refund for the full cost of your ticket.
- If the outgoing leg is cancelled, meaning you don’t fly and don’t use the return ticket either, you can also get a full refund for the return journey.
How to cancel a flight?
While cancellation policies can vary greatly by airline and by the particular fare class you’ve purchased, it’s imperative to carefully read the fine print when purchasing your ticket if you think you might need to cancel your flight. So, how do you cancel a ticket if you buy one but cannot travel?
- Wait until the last minute to drop if you think the airline might decide to change or cancel the flight.
- You can be assessed a cost if you decide to cancel the ticket.
- You are eligible for a full cash refund if the airline cancels the flight.
- It makes little sense to cancel a ticket early and incur a price when you can do so practically until the day of travel.
- If the airline completely cancels your flight due to local unrest or poor weather, you will receive a refund.
- Although airlines don’t make it simple, if you’ve just purchased the ticket, the 24-hour rule can be helpful.
- Depending on your situation, there might also be some exceptions, and your credit card might provide some protection if all else fails.
How can I change my flight?
- Enter your booking information above to change your flight’s dates, departure time, connecting flight, or cabin class.
- You can estimate the price of adding or removing flights from your itinerary or including a stopover.
- Before you confirm any modifications to your flights, we’ll display the price difference.
- All of the travellers in your reservation will be affected by your modifications.
- Please contact us to change your reservation for just one traveller.
- Additional details regarding modifying your flights
- We apologise if you could not reach us regarding modifying your reservation because we are currently fielding many calls. More ways to get in touch with us at OTA: +1 888 915 2449.
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