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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 7:30 pm
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Originally Posted by SFOsnow
Must cancel Monday trip due to emergency hospitalization--would love help with a few questions. (Apologies if threads on this exist--hospital wifi very intermittent!)
--Is a change fee waiver possible?
--What proof might be needed?
--Can I cancel online (phone call would be tough), then retroactively request waiver?
--Will confirmed RPU be automatically redeposited?

So appreciate the help at a tough time!
They usually require a letter from a doctor confirming the passenger was not able to fly. I did this once for my Mom but when it came time to rebook they waived the change fee without any letter.
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