Thanks so much for this info.
Originally Posted by unLogical
Although I believe that you will NOT receive a refund from the airline.
I wouldn't necessarily be looking for a refund. If I wanted to try my luck again in a few weeks I would just change the date on my ticket. Air Canada charges $150 for that. Other airlines like Cathay Pacific, Korean Airlines, or Japan Airlines only charge $100. I'd take the bus back to Boston and just try again on the new date. Or, depending on the airline I might be able to change the departure city to one in the US and try my luck here, along with the greater risks/penalties that go along with the US DOO. Same reissue/change fee for that I think. Although the fare itself could of course be very different. Most American carriers now charge $250, which is prohibitive, but I am not planning to fly with them. It kind of amazes me that anyone is getting refunds for not making it through security. I don't really blame the airline for the TSA or CATSA idiocy anyway. Of course I guess it couldn't hurt to at least ask for a fee waiver due to the circumstances (where I want to fly, just without getting photographed naked or felt up).