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Feb 26, 2016 | 2:48 pm

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Originally Posted by Robtonic

I had a mileage run that was LAX-LHR-LAX and the layover in Heathrow was only 6 hours. Would I be able to request a refund of the APD?

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Originally Posted by Wombat1

Yes, I've successfully done so after arriving at LHR on a BA flight and then departing on a UA flight (for which I'd already paid the APD) less than 24 hours later. I sent an email explaining the situation and included a copy of the BA reservation and boarding pass. Refund was quick and no questions were asked.

I'd bet that the LAX-LHR-LAX itinerary is not eligible for an APD refund as LHR was the ticketed destination (however short the stay) and not a transit p

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