Weather waiver issued - Hurricane Matthew (Southeast U.S.)
Oct 6, 2016, 11:08 am
#31
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United was very easy to work with on rebooking my return, MCO-DEN, despite it being a separate reservation. I split the in-laws off, as they will still return on the 13th, Wife, kids and I will now return on the 15th.
Couldn't add two nights at our existing hotel, but found one very close to switch to for the additional two nights.
Couldn't add two nights at our existing hotel, but found one very close to switch to for the additional two nights.
Oct 6, 2016, 11:21 am
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This is the big unknown for us right now. The NHC is showing lower sustained winds for Mon and Tues but anything is likely. Right now people are concentrating on the immediate threat and waiting for tomorrow. Last night at the grocery store it was interesting to see what people had bought by observing the empty shelves: Potato Chips, Granola Bars, Water, Bread and Charcoal. Today the ice trucks have showed up.
Oct 6, 2016, 12:42 pm
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?? Today, all the morning flights went out as normal. (I just looked at MCO-EWR and ORD). Do you mean tomorrow's?
Oct 6, 2016, 9:32 pm
#34
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My Flight Cancellation Options for Hurricane Mathew
Guys,
I have a flight on 10/10 to CLT and United sent out a Travel advisory for flexible changes with no fee for travel up to 10/15.
For my current ticket, I already paid a $200 change fee + $365 round trip fare.
Could I ask for a full cancellation for entire refund?
Would I be eligible for the Change fee refund too?
Please advise.
Thanks much !
I have a flight on 10/10 to CLT and United sent out a Travel advisory for flexible changes with no fee for travel up to 10/15.
For my current ticket, I already paid a $200 change fee + $365 round trip fare.
Could I ask for a full cancellation for entire refund?
Would I be eligible for the Change fee refund too?
Please advise.
Thanks much !
Oct 6, 2016, 9:37 pm
#35
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Guys,
I have a flight on 10/10 to CLT and United sent out a Travel advisory for flexible changes with no fee for travel up to 10/15.
For my current ticket, I already paid a $200 change fee + $365 round trip fare.
Could I ask for a full cancellation for entire refund?
Would I be eligible for the Change fee refund too?
Please advise.
Thanks much !
I have a flight on 10/10 to CLT and United sent out a Travel advisory for flexible changes with no fee for travel up to 10/15.
For my current ticket, I already paid a $200 change fee + $365 round trip fare.
Could I ask for a full cancellation for entire refund?
Would I be eligible for the Change fee refund too?
Please advise.
Thanks much !
Also never hurts to ask the agent though -- they are more "flyer friendly" and sympathetic these days IME so you never know if they will bend the rules (esp for an elite).
Flight changes:
The change fee and any difference in fare will be waived for new flights departing on or before October 15, 2016, as long as travel is rescheduled in the same cabin (any fare class) and between the same cities as originally ticketed.
The change fee and any difference in fare will be waived for new flights departing on or before October 15, 2016, as long as travel is rescheduled in the same cabin (any fare class) and between the same cities as originally ticketed.
Oct 6, 2016, 9:42 pm
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You can ask. However, unless your flight actually cancels, it's not likely you will get a refund.
And you are almost certainly out the $200 change fee you previously paid. I would be flabbergasted if they actually refunded that, even if you pressed them on it.
And you are almost certainly out the $200 change fee you previously paid. I would be flabbergasted if they actually refunded that, even if you pressed them on it.
Oct 6, 2016, 10:20 pm
#37
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Thanks for your suggestions guys. The problem is I would be taking a prop for my 1st leg to EWR. I just hates those props :-)
I have this ticket booked using my United MileagePlus card and I think I have some sort of travel insurance coverage.
I will see how things progress over the weekend.
I have this ticket booked using my United MileagePlus card and I think I have some sort of travel insurance coverage.
I will see how things progress over the weekend.
and hurricane run. 
Oct 7, 2016, 7:53 am
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Oct 7, 2016, 8:22 am
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I'm flying out on Saturday and hope I have a much easier time than on my inbound flight.
Oct 7, 2016, 8:31 am
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I did have a lot of beer yesterday and enjoyed watching videos showing various "Florida Men" fishing, wading in the ocean and standing on piers at a time when the hurricane still seemed imminent.
I'm flying out on Saturday and hope I have a much easier time than on my inbound flight.
I'm flying out on Saturday and hope I have a much easier time than on my inbound flight.
And welcome to Florida!
Oct 7, 2016, 8:34 am
#42
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Hurricanes are never fun. PBI and FLL open but of course planes are still lin EWR/IAH. MCO still closed and reopens at 6am on the 8th.
Eye was just 10 miles off the coast --- we got some Hurricane force winds. Lots of leaves/branches down -- screen in enclosure -- 1/4 are gone (just replace them 2 months ago).
Eye was just 10 miles off the coast --- we got some Hurricane force winds. Lots of leaves/branches down -- screen in enclosure -- 1/4 are gone (just replace them 2 months ago).