Originally Posted by
ralfp
If the flight is canceled, you could ask for a "trip in vain" refund.
That brings up the question: What are CO's policies regarding trips in vain?
The scenario described would not be trip in vain. Trip in vain is when a trip has already begun and gets messed up.
In this case, the trip will not have begun. The pax is allowed a full refund, should they cancel his first flight.