Originally Posted by sehgalanuj

It is unlikely you will get a waiver beyond those in your ticket conditions, or what is in their general policies. I understand that it is frustrating, but this is definitely a case for travel insurance. That said, AFKL do have some waivers that are possible for medical reasons; check here: https://www.afkl.biz/trade/s/policie..._US&country=FR