Originally Posted by
aktchi
I believe you can cancel within 24 hours.
However, consider the alternatives first: (1) If you were going just for 1-2 days MR, then you can stay by the airport. That should be ok. (2) If you planned a longer stay for sightseeing, fly to a nearby destination out of Sri Lanka. Lost of choices: MLE, BKK, SIN, KUL, one of the South Indian cities.
Thx you. Was thinking exactly the same - Just shouldn't mention any to home boss or else my trips will be scraped

. I actually plan to stay just over night. I will be in Indian for couple day and couple days in CMB but will book a trip to BKK using avios.