Cancelling flights

CSC

I have booked flights to go to the UK tomorrow and return next week. I have decided not to travel as I am suffering from flu. How do I go about cancelling the flights and do I lose much money? I can't seem to spot how to do it on the Aer Lingus website.

bardcom

Depends on the type of ticket you have, but most often you'll find the tickets are non-refundable. Reclaiming the taxes is subject to an "administration fee" which basically chews up the taxes, so it's rarely worthwhile. I believe though that Aer Lingus (like other airlines) will allow you to change the dates for a fee, so it's probably best to reschedule your trip...

The_Conductor

bardcom wrote: »

Depends on the type of ticket you have, but most often you'll find the tickets are non-refundable. Reclaiming the taxes is subject to an "administration fee" which basically chews up the taxes, so it's rarely worthwhile. I believe though that Aer Lingus (like other airlines) will allow you to change the dates for a fee, so it's probably best to reschedule your trip...

With Aerlingus you can't change the date within 48 hours of travel- but you do get the taxes and charges back (unlike Ryanair).

Trampas

smccarrick wrote: »

With Aerlingus you can't change the date within 48 hours of travel- but you do get the taxes and charges back (unlike Ryanair).

I think Ryanair to give you back your taxes but you pay an admin fee which leaves feck all left

shamrock2004

Surely if you get a doctor's note, you can submit this to your health insurer and claim back the cost of the flights... assuming you have insurance of course.
Regards

g5fd6ow0hseima

similar query:

i book flights for four to head off next week, but one pulled out, so Do i only check in three of us on the online check in yeah? Will that allow me to check in just the three ordo i have to check in the forth and have him not show up at the airport?

cheers,

Nody

shamrock2004 wrote: »

Surely if you get a doctor's note, you can submit this to your health insurer and claim back the cost of the flights...

Depends on the insurance, most will require it to be something fairly serious to refund it (i.e. a cold or flu will not be enough reason for a refund).

lynchie

Rhys Late Pollywog wrote: »

similar query:

i book flights for four to head off next week, but one pulled out, so Do i only check in three of us on the online check in yeah? Will that allow me to check in just the three ordo i have to check in the forth and have him not show up at the airport?

cheers,

When checking in online, you can just select the 3 of ye instead of the four.

olaola

smccarrick wrote: »

With Aerlingus you can't change the date within 48 hours of travel- but you do get the taxes and charges back (unlike Ryanair).

You can change your flight up to 2 hours of travel with Aer Lingus.