US Air refund policy

[leebee]

I just bought tickets for DD to take USAir to Indianapolis in Nov. While reading the "fine print" I learned that USAir will allow you to cancel ANY airfare, for a full refund and no change fee, during the first 24 hours following making the reservation. I guess SW and JB aren't the only ones who let you change your plans. Admittedly the USAir window is narrow... but better than none!

 

[jlewisinsyr]

Most airlines have a 24 hour window, either implicitly stated as you found or as an easy exception process.

 

[DebbieB]

I believe there was a law recently passed that require airlines to offer a 24 hour cancellation.

 

[Lewisc]

The rule requiring a 24 hour cancellation window takes effect in Jan 2012. I don't remember the exact date.

Spirit and Allegiant are going to court in an attempt to block the new regulations.

 

[jsilvers]

The rule requiring a 24 hour cancellation window takes effect in Jan 2012. I don't remember the exact date.

January 24 is the scheduled effective date. Also note that it will only apply "if the reservation is made one week or more prior to a flight’s departure." But nothing prevents an airline from being more generous.