Need help getting a refund for my plane ticket
Posted by whaaa_t3ver@reddit | Shoestring | View on Reddit | 8 comments
I just booked a trip to Mexico because I desperately needed some sun and quiet time. I almost had a stroke when I saw the initial price, but I was so burnt out I just paid it. Of course, three days later, the fare dropped by a ton. Has anyone had luck getting a refund for the difference so I can grab it at the cheaper rate?
RefrigeratorAble7992@reddit
Probably will not refund the difference, but may let you cancel your flight to rebook at a lower price. Also, it depends if you booked a basic flight or not they may charge you a cancelation fee.
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SkeetieS1@reddit
Depending upon the fare rules and airline, you may be able to get a flight credit unless it was fully refundable. We got $900 flight credit each on a trip to Japan when the fair dipped. This was on Delta and I just contacted them via the chat feature in the app. That credit just had to be used within a year.
Berchanhimez@reddit
FWIW - this is basically only a thing on US airlines - most international carriers don't allow for this sort of thing.
mike_lowrey214@reddit
Expedia offers it for all flights FYI.
djnocheese@reddit
Only on select flights and only for Platinum VIP status customers.
We have gotten money back on United, American, and Avianca. Volaris is not eligible.
mike_lowrey214@reddit
Interesting. I've been offered the refund several times and just last month when I was hopping around SE Asia. I have no status with Expedia.
jessbyrne727@reddit
What airline and fare class did you purchase? If it’s fully refundable and purchased directly with the airline (not a third party booking site), you may be able to cancel and rebook at the lower price, or you may be eligible for a credit in the fare difference. Depends on where you booked and what the policy is for the fare you purchased.
mike_lowrey214@reddit
You're probably out of luck since it's been more than 24 hours. What are the fare rules for the flight you purchased? Airline?