Air credit?

[Aunt Stepody]

If we're unable to go in November, does anyone know if we can get credit from our airfare toward future flights?

 

[DVC-Don]

Depends on type of fare and airline.

 

[Aunt Stepody]

It is American Airlines and non-refundable tickets. I know I can't get a refund, but was hoping maybe I could get credit toward a future flight.

 

[DebbieB]

It is American Airlines and non-refundable tickets. I know I can't get a refund, but was hoping maybe I could get credit toward a future flight.

You can use it as a credit for 1 year from the original purchase date, minus their change fee which I believe is $150 or $200 per ticket.

 

[Aunt Stepody]

Thank you. I figured one of you would know. I am hoping we do not have to cancel but my oldest has developed a severe reaction (hives, asthma, extremities swelling) to heat and sunlight this summer. We've got a doctor appointment next week.

Do you know if the $200 would be for each ticket or would it be a one time fee for my family of 4?

 

[Aunt Stepody]

Thank you. I figured one of you would know. I am hoping we do not have to cancel but my oldest has developed a severe reaction (hives, asthma, extremities swelling) to heat and sunlight this summer. We've got a doctor appointment next week.

Do you know if the $200 would be for each ticket or would it be a one time fee for my family of 4?

oops...I just saw your edited post. So it is a fee per ticket. Darn, but okay. Thanks.

 

[DebbieB]

Thank you. I figured one of you would know. I am hoping we do not have to cancel but my oldest has developed a severe reaction (hives, asthma, extremities swelling) to heat and sunlight this summer. We've got a doctor appointment next week.

Do you know if the $200 would be for each ticket or would it be a one time fee for my family of 4?

Per ticket. It was $150 but most airlines have increased it to $200 but I could not find it on American's website.

 

[Aunt Stepody]

Per ticket. It was $150 but most airlines have increased it to $200 but I could not find it on American's website.

Thank you...wish I would have bought the insurance.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

AA's change ticket fee is now $200 per ticket for a domestic flight.

http://www.farecompare.com/about/airline-fee-chart/

Get travel insurance! I recommend checking out insuremytrip.com.

 

[Gracie09]

AA's change ticket fee is now $200 per ticket for a domestic flight.

http://www.farecompare.com/about/airline-fee-chart/

Get travel insurance! I recommend checking out insuremytrip.com.

Most policies don't cover preexisiting conditions, which this would now be.

I am an advocate for trip insurance. Purchase it early and know what you are getting.

 

[Lewisc]

People (should) buy trip insurance to manage risks they'd rather pass on to an insurance company.

Makes sense to buy travel insurance for an international trip, if your health insurance limits coverage to the US. Makes sense if you don't have emergency medical evacuation included in your personal policy. Makes sense to consider if you have substantial cancellation penalties months before your trip. Cruise. Vacation packages. Renting a vacation home /time share.

Car rental typically have no cancellation penalty. Hotels typically let you cancel with short notice. Disney tickets can be used on a later trip. Disney will let you change your dates, sometimes with a reasonable fee.

JMO but travel insurance didn't make sense when you were insuring an airline change fee of $50 or even $75. Obviously I'm assuming you didn't have other reasons to consider insurance. Should you buy trip insurance if the only expense you need insuring is a $200 change fee? Maybe. Buy it early enough so pre-existing conditions are covered.

Might a better idea is to delay purchasing air tickets until your plans are firm. Waiting may save you a $200 change fee or the price of travel insurance. Might be enough to cover higher fares. Might make sense to spend some extra money and book Southwest or an airline which has a more reasonable change fee.

You might want to change your plans for conditions not covered by travel insurance. Many people think they can file a claim by just saying they're too sick to travel.

OPs has an issue with their daughter being sensitive to light and heat. The trip is in November. Might not be an easy claim.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

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JMO but travel insurance didn't make sense when you were insuring an airline change fee of $50 or even $75. Obviously I'm assuming you didn't have other reasons to consider insurance. Should you buy trip insurance if the only expense you need insuring is a $200 change fee? Maybe. Buy it early enough so pre-existing conditions are covered.

Might a better idea is to delay purchasing air tickets until your plans are firm. Waiting may save you a $200 change fee or the price of travel insurance.....

OPs has an issue with their daughter being sensitive to light and heat. The trip is in November. Might not be an easy claim.

Sure, but who know what may happen between now and Nov? Something might come up which has nothing to do with hives in summer.

AA has a change fee of $200 per ticket. That's $800 for an average family of 4. Trip insurance is much cheaper.

 

[SuzanneSLO]

Sure, but who know what may happen between now and Nov? Something might come up which has nothing to do with hives in summer.

AA has a change fee of $200 per ticket. That's $800 for an average family of 4. Trip insurance is much cheaper.

For future reference, another option on American Airlines is to purchase a Choice Essential fare for as additional $68 per person round trip. It reduces the change fee to $68 because you have to pay for Chice Essential for the next round trip fare as well. In addition to the change fee reduction, you get one checked bag for free, saving $50 round trip, and Group 1 boarding.

For the OP, have you looked at your flight times recently? It is possible that the times have changed signficantly enough that you will be able to cancel your flight with a refund. -- Suzanne