Originally Posted by
demue
Really? Not my experience, especially not for illness, but good to hear if it worked for others. Also, keep in mind that this is all after the fact and the ticket has already been cancelled and refunded. No harm trying by the OP, but I would be less optimistic than you. YMMV.
Yes it has worked for me.
Also when I was the main caregiver for a parent, who fell seriously ill and required me to cancel a trip to care for them.
In both cases, I had a letter from a doctor explaining the circumstances.