Originally Posted by DrBeeper
I am in Cambridge UK. I flew over on United in business (Z fare). My mother passed away yesterday and I have to get back to the states tomorrow (Tuesday). She is calling United about changing my ticket. Given some recent experiences with their new reservations service, I have my doubts about their ability to satisfactorily resolve my problem.
If United can't come through, does AA offer bereavement fares? ExpertFlyer.com shows some open seats tomorrow and AA shows seats and a fare of $1,112. Will AA improve on this fare? I know AA won't honor UA's discounted business ticket, but I hope they can come through if UA doesn't.
Yes, I know bereavement has been discussed, but I am in a mega rush. Sorry if this has been answered. Its not been a good day. I apologize if advance.
Using good ole' ITA I see a fare of $558.70 one-way.
Is that all you are looking for?
London, United Kingdom to Boston, MA: 3254 miles 10 hrs 45 min
Aer Lingus Aer Lingus Flight EI 371 on an Airbus A320 (jet) in coach class
(food for purchase)
Departs London, United Kingdom (LHR) Tue, June 13 6:40a 1 hr 20 min
Arrives Shannon, Ireland (SNN) 8:00a
Layover in Shannon 2 hrs 50 min
American Airlines American Airlines Flight AA211 on a Boeing 757 (jet) in coach class
(lunch, snack, movie)
Departs Shannon, Ireland (SNN) Tue, June 13 10:50a 6 hrs 35 min
Arrives Boston, MA (BOS)
Fare (A1): EI LHRSNN XXOWLHR1 fare (rules) £29.00
Fare (B1): AA SNNBOS NKOWXIE fare (rules) €310.47
Tax: United Kingdom Passenger Service Charge £13.44
Tax: United Kingdom Air Passengers Duty £20.00
Tax: US International Arrival Tax $14.50
Tax: Irish Passenger Charge €8.87
Tax: US Customs Fee $5.00
Tax: US Immigration Fee $7.00
Tax: USDA APHIS Fee $5.00
Total for 1 adult passenger: $558.70
Sorry about the formatting, my condolences to you and your family