Need to cancel Aegean flight
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 120
Need to cancel Aegean flight
We have a one-way IST-VCE (w/ layover) in July. I have to cancel these flights. I don't want a new flt from them They are econ flights, not fancy. I see you have to call to cancel flights. Are they going to charge me for canceling a flight? I don't expect any compensation.
Wouldn't it be worse for them (or me?) if I just didn't show up? Any advice? I can't find info anywhere.
Wouldn't it be worse for them (or me?) if I just didn't show up? Any advice? I can't find info anywhere.
#2
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
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We have a one-way IST-VCE (w/ layover) in July. I have to cancel these flights. I don't want a new flt from them They are econ flights, not fancy. I see you have to call to cancel flights. Are they going to charge me for canceling a flight? I don't expect any compensation.
Wouldn't it be worse for them (or me?) if I just didn't show up? Any advice? I can't find info anywhere.
Wouldn't it be worse for them (or me?) if I just didn't show up? Any advice? I can't find info anywhere.
Last edited by Knobbgb; Jun 19, 2022 at 6:05 am
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 120
You're probably best just not showing up and you would not be charged extra either for no-show or for cancelling. You won't get anything back for cancelling any economy ticket anyway and I suppose there is a slight chance that, between now and then, Aegean might cancel or change your flight. Even if they make a small change to your flight times (just 5 minutes on either leg) they will offer you the choice of a full refund! They don't HAVE to do that but it's what they have been doing recently. So... what I would do is wait until nearer the time (less than two weeks to departure). If the ticket is in Flex or ComfortFlex you could then find a cheap date in the future and re-book for free. Then you might eventually get a refund if they make a schedule change later. I wouldn't just give up and let them keep my money. I guess it depends if you can be bothered.
#4
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If you have a Flex ticket you can get a refund when you ask for it to be cancelled. It depends on the value of the original ticket, the costs to refund may be 60-80 euro. If your ticket costs was higher than that, you'll get that money back.
#5
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#7
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Yes, they will refund whatever value is left over after having subtracted the fees. The fees depend on your original booking, route and other details. Best to call in and ask them.
#8
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 120
yup, thank you, followed that advice and it worked out like you said, pretty much a wash. Rep said would be the same if I simply did not show up. I find that surprising.