Originally Posted by
GeorgeAmbler89
Hi all
meant to be flying this Sunday to Ireland (ba part cash / e voucher booking but on a aerlingus flight) and my daughter has come out with chicken pox.
what are my options for cancellation or re booking as we now can’t fly. I it’s a non refundable booking I believe.
thanks.
BA provides the following information for chickenpox:
Question
Can I travel if I have chickenpox?
AnswerOur British Airways Health Services team advise that customers can't travel until six days after the last spot has appeared, and then at that point they will also need a letter from their GP/doctor stating that they are no longer infectious.
If you hold a confirmed booking with British Airways and are diagnosed as having chickenpox, or one of your children is, please contact either your travel agent or your local British Airways office (whichever you booked with), who will be able to help you:
And:
The following illnesses can be contagious, we’ve put together some guidance on when you can travel.
Chickenpox 6 days after the last crop of spots providing the spots have crusted/scabbed over and the passenger feels well and has no fever. You will require a letter from your Doctor confirming you are no longer contagious.
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https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...-and-pregnancy
As advised above, call BA and explain what has occurred. They may require a doctor's letter but in the past they have been quite accommodating of those with chickenpox.
See this thread as an example:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...1-no-show.html