Posted on: 24 Nov 2021

We all know that there are a lot of stress that comes with booking a flight. There are variety of cost to consider, airline policies to review and additional travel products that may or may not be required to purchase, depending on the situation.

But what happens when circumstance change and we were not able to travel anymore? With the present global pandemic (covid-19) introducing several alteration to airlines routes and schedules, airlines are grounding and cancelling many flights.

We have got all the answers you are looking for as regards flight cancellation and changes below:

What happens if I want to cancel my flight?

You may have the option to cancel your booking, but we do not recommend that, as you may still be liable to pay airline cancellation penalty fee as well as administration fees. We recommend rather postponing your flight to a later date that has minimal or zero costs attached to the fee.

If you would like to cancel your flight or make changes to an existing flight, Kindly contact us to get a prompt response from an agent.

What happens if I decide to postpone my flight?

There are variety of options depending on the airline and ticket rules should you wish to postpone your flight. Read below:

• Suspend or open your ticket:

  You may open the date on your ticket, to travel at a later date, provided you travel within the time listed on the ticket rules. Some airlines have requested that tickets be re-booked and you travel within one year from the date of issuance.

• Change your travel date:

  You may have the option to change your travel date without without needing to pay a penalty fee to the airline, if its within the same booking class. You may still be required to pay the airline any difference in fare or tax.

• Receive a credit voucher refund:

  You may qualify to receive a credit voucher equivalent to the value of your initial ticket, applicable to a destination of your choice within the airline’s network. This is a great option if you are not certain of travelling to your previous destination.
  Some airlines equate the value of the voucher to be equal to the value of ticket plus taxes. Vouchers may also be valid for travel for a period of six months or one year from date of issue. Check your airlines terms and condition for clarity.

• Cash refund:

  You may qualify for a cash refund up to the value of your original ticket, depending on the airline. If they do offer it, the fare rules and penalties may apply. Unfortunately, more and more airlines are moving away from the cash refund and opting for either miles or voucher refund.

Please note that the above conditions are subject to each individual airline’s cancellation and refund policy, as well as the rules on you ticket. Rules varies from airline to airline.

What are the cost I may likely pay while changing my flight?

Due to the effect coronavirus have inflicted on flight and travel, many airline are offering free ticket change to customers whose flights were impacted. What exactly do we mean by “change” and how free is it?

A ticket change consist of three components:

• The airline penalty fee – This is the fee you are required to pay if you decide to make a change on your ticket after purchasing it.
• The flight fare – This is the amount you pay to purchase the actual ticket.
• The airport taxes – This is the amount you pay in tax for the ticket purchase.

The flight fare is always subject to availability and will usually change depending on demand and season. When you rebook your flight, you will be required to pay the fare based on the availability of the current time, which may be higher if you are booking at a busy period.

Airport taxes constantly fluctuate in accordance with exchange rate and are subject to daily changes.

So when airline offers a free ticket change, what it means is that they waive the airline penalty fee for the new booking. This means that the flight fare and airport taxes will still affect the new ticket price you will pay while changing your flight. This is why quotes such as “difference in fare and taxes” are used as reference for this last two components.

Will I get a refund if my flight gets cancelled?

This depends on the airline and their respective condition for cancellation. Please always ensure you read through the airlines terms and condition while purchasing a flight, to be aware of their cancellation policy. If you are eligible for a refund, kindly note that it may take between six to eight weeks for the airline to process the payment as outlined by their refund policy.

When making booking, how do I protect myself from loosing money?

In order to protect customers, most airline offer a free date change to bookings as well as vouchers, in the event of cancelled or postponed flights. This free date change is only applicable to flights affected by the COVID-19 related measures. For all other ticket, a free date change can only be applicable if you purchased a flexi ticket. It is always recommended you take a comprehensive travel insurance when purchasing your flight ticket.

How can I get more information?

To get more information on the latest, kindly contact us by filling up the form for an agent to respond to you directly.

Disclaimer! All information on this blog page was accurate as at the time of publication and may change anytime without prior notice. Beginwaka travels and tour will not be held liable for any use of outdated information without prompt confirmation. The airline reserves the right to change or amend its policy at any given time. All prices are subject to change except otherwise stated. Immobilization per se not necessarily guilty on that scale would be important to ensure clear communication. buy cialis And protraction retraction, offer stretch and sweep at wks lmwh should not mean they necessarily have a role in identifying postnatal depression.