First of all, I am a novice with US and with international travel, so please bear with me if I say something stupid...and I'm hoping that I get some good info like I've seen while lurking here the past 6 months. :)

I'm flying PIT-PHL-LGW (Thurs, 1/13 - Mon, 1/17) on US. I wanted to know, in case of a liquidation, what my options are:

1. With respect to flying a different airline (Does the legislation recently passed apply to international flights?)
2. With respect to refunds (Is it possible to get a refund if the airline liquidates?)

Some pertinent details:

1. The ticket is electronic, and bought in mid-October (more than 60 days ago) using a credit card (Chase platinum, I believe)
2. The ticket was W class, and I have no status with US.
3. Cost: $310/person, $199 base (I recall seeing that the change fees were $200/ticket).
4. I'm a student, so getting a second ticket is not very feasible (high initial cost).

I appreciate any help you can give to me on this one. Thanks!

1. With respect to flying a different airline (Does the legislation recently passed apply to international flights?)I would GUESS that it applies to International itineraries, as long as there is another U.S. carrier that flies that route. See this link for full text of Section 145 of the 2001 Aviation and Transportation Security Act. (http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/rules/20020808.doc)

2. With respect to refunds (Is it possible to get a refund if the airline liquidates?)

Some pertinent details:

1. The ticket is electronic, and bought in mid-October (more than 60 days ago) using a credit card (Chase platinum, I believe)If I recall correctly the limit is 60 days so in your case, no refund.

My advice to you is not to worry about it, but do come up with a plan of attack in the event US liquidates. It sounds like you are taking the first steps toward doing just that. I do not know if any of the previous posts have any additional information on rights under Section 145 of the 2001 Aviation and Transportation Security Act for international itineraries or not but you may want to do a search on this FT US message board and also google the web. Once you have more information then be prepared to call the airline that provides service on this route in the event US goes belly up, and do it as soon as possible thereafter as any available seats will be taken by those first to arrive. Also plan for alternatives of not having your ticket honored, whether that means pourchasing alternative travel or if you cannot afford to, as you indictated, then resigning yourself to canceling your trip. It is good to be prepared both physically and psychologically.