Volcanic Ash Closes UK and other Northern European Airspace
Apr 19, 2010, 9:06 am
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Just wondering if anyone's had any luck cancelling an itinerary under a travel advisory before the flight has been actually cancelled? I'm thinking maybe the DC-PA-NY snowstorms earlier this year might be a decent comparison but I know that event was nowhere near as extreme as this one is becoming.
I have tickets for Friday PHL-MAN and the travel advisory hasn't been extended quite that far yet but it gets less likely each day that we would go.
I am supposed to return on Monday 26 and I have real concerns that if I actually do make it to Manchester, that I might not make it back. Once operations resume, a cancelled flight will leave anyone trying to rebook, waiting for many days. In normal operations I'd just go, knowing I could probably get back a day or two late although maybe not in the cabin I've booked. But this is so extreme, and it's a weather event, which means once airspace opens and flights start going, there's no guarantee they will *keep* going. One shift in the winds and I'll be unable to return in time for a wedding I want to attend the following weekend.
Since the chances of my making it there and back aren't looking too good, I'd like to cancel outright. I know normally they don't allow this without all the fees, and since there's 2 of us, that adds up quickly. Just wondering if anyone's been able to get any exceptions during extreme irrops.
FWIW if I am able to cancel, I'd probably end up doing a MR to the west coast for the double miles promo. Another reason I don't want to wait till Friday to sort it out!
Advice is appreciated!
I have tickets for Friday PHL-MAN and the travel advisory hasn't been extended quite that far yet but it gets less likely each day that we would go.
I am supposed to return on Monday 26 and I have real concerns that if I actually do make it to Manchester, that I might not make it back. Once operations resume, a cancelled flight will leave anyone trying to rebook, waiting for many days. In normal operations I'd just go, knowing I could probably get back a day or two late although maybe not in the cabin I've booked. But this is so extreme, and it's a weather event, which means once airspace opens and flights start going, there's no guarantee they will *keep* going. One shift in the winds and I'll be unable to return in time for a wedding I want to attend the following weekend.
Since the chances of my making it there and back aren't looking too good, I'd like to cancel outright. I know normally they don't allow this without all the fees, and since there's 2 of us, that adds up quickly. Just wondering if anyone's been able to get any exceptions during extreme irrops.
FWIW if I am able to cancel, I'd probably end up doing a MR to the west coast for the double miles promo. Another reason I don't want to wait till Friday to sort it out!
Advice is appreciated!
Apr 19, 2010, 9:23 am
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722 DUB had not been cancelled as of 10:15am edt, but it was cancelled within 15 minutes of that, based on a note a friend sent me at that point letting me know it had been cancelled.
At least they are cancelling flights before any of the west coast people start heading to Philly.
At least they are cancelling flights before any of the west coast people start heading to Philly.
Apr 19, 2010, 9:25 am
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If you want a rebooking--and it sounds like you do--why would you want a refund? If you get a refund, that's it--there's no more responsibility for the airline to get you anywhere. You can't get both a refund and a rebooking.
Apr 19, 2010, 9:25 am
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You won't be able to cancel without paying $250 unless you actually wait until your flight is cancelled. I am trying to see if I'm going to Dublin tomorrow. I was actually hoping to book an e-fare in early May as a replacement, but I won't be able to book it by 11:59 tonight, as the flight to Dublin won't get cancelled until tomorrow morning. So it's a waiting game.
Apr 19, 2010, 9:28 am
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Since the European authorities are extending the bans on flights 12-24 hours at a time, I suspect that's what the airlines will also do with their advisories.
Jim
Apr 19, 2010, 10:31 am
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One step closer...
Looks like they're going to give it a try tomorrow and let the airspace gradually open.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/ap...-open-forecast
Germany is allowing some LH flights to land today.
Who knows how long the delays will be though for the first few days...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/ap...-open-forecast
Germany is allowing some LH flights to land today.
Who knows how long the delays will be though for the first few days...
Apr 19, 2010, 11:07 am
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My wife has a flight home from Paris tomorrow that has been canceled. She is rebooked for a flight next Monday the 26th.
If she finds another way home, would they refund her ticket (it was non refundable when purchased)? Or would she get credit for the unused portion less a change fee?
If she finds another way home, would they refund her ticket (it was non refundable when purchased)? Or would she get credit for the unused portion less a change fee?
Apr 19, 2010, 1:02 pm
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My wife has a flight home from Paris tomorrow that has been canceled. She is rebooked for a flight next Monday the 26th.
If she finds another way home, would they refund her ticket (it was non refundable when purchased)? Or would she get credit for the unused portion less a change fee?
If she finds another way home, would they refund her ticket (it was non refundable when purchased)? Or would she get credit for the unused portion less a change fee?
1) By the letter of the rule, you would get credit for the ticket and then have to pay a change fee (which can't come out of the unused portion) when you want to use the ticket.
2) However, if you get an agent that looks kindly on you, you might be able to plead your case for a refund as I believe you would have been eligible for a refund of the unused portion if you hadn't been re-ticketed.
Apr 19, 2010, 2:34 pm
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Apr 19, 2010, 3:14 pm
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Apr 19, 2010, 3:41 pm
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and ZRH-PHL is already canceled for tomorrow. There won't be an eastbound plane tonight to make up tomorrow's flight to PHL
Jim
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Apr 20, 2010, 9:08 am
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Surprisingly enough, PHL-DUB has not been cancelled yet. Dublin's re-opening was delayed by 14 hours today already and is now pushed back to 7pm IST. I have to get on a plane to PHL later this morning. I hope I don't get stranded in Philly.
Apr 20, 2010, 9:17 am
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I think they are in the process of making a decision about today's flights. There are several f/a positions open on tatl trips that haven't been covered.
Apr 20, 2010, 9:59 am
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Travel Advisory has been extended to the 25th.
Apr 20, 2010, 10:51 am
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Looks like they have canceled most of the flight to Europe and UK again for tonight.