Originally Posted by
DLASflyer
I have been waiting to cancel flights until Delta cancels or changes. That way, they are required to give me a refund. Unfortunately the refund process seems very backed up. Sometimes the refunds post within days but others I am still waiting on after weeks. The Refund Request confirmation emails are particularly unhelpful, stating THIS IS NOT A REFUND and not offering any estimate of the refund amount.
You don’t need to wait until the flight is actually cancelled to cancel your reservations. Delta (unlike other carriers) will allow you to cancel and still get a refund IF THEY eventually end up cancelling the flight. You just need to monitor the flight.