Two people flying to USA. One now wants to not return
Feb 28, 2019, 5:34 am
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Two people flying to USA. One now wants to not return
Hi,
I have booked economy returns direct with virgin to usa from uk travelling with my daughter.
She now wishes to go on to central america and not come back with me.
Should i inform virgin she will be a no show. eg. cancel her return leg?
she can get a one way home from central america for about Ł200 so probably not worth paying to change date of her return.
Thanks for any advice
I have booked economy returns direct with virgin to usa from uk travelling with my daughter.
She now wishes to go on to central america and not come back with me.
Should i inform virgin she will be a no show. eg. cancel her return leg?
she can get a one way home from central america for about Ł200 so probably not worth paying to change date of her return.
Thanks for any advice
Feb 28, 2019, 6:05 am
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Unless you can change her ticket for less than Ł200, just discard the return. I would notify VS very close to departure of the return. While there is unlikely to be an airfare refund, you are eligible for a refund of the taxes less an administrative fee. No reason not to obtain those. Additionally, if the return is cancelled or delayed significantly, she may cancel for a full refund. As you are traveling on that flight, you will be monitoring it anyway.
Calling now will cause her ticket to be refared and that is likely a great deal more expensive.
Calling now will cause her ticket to be refared and that is likely a great deal more expensive.
Feb 28, 2019, 4:02 pm
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There's no need to inform the airline. Just no-show and avoid any potential negative consequences of talking to the airline in advance.
Feb 28, 2019, 6:43 pm
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Couple of times I’ve done this I just show up at the airport and tell the other person is sick and making alternative arrangements when the are better. Once the airline balked so I went into a graphic description of the alleged symptoms and that resolved the issue.
Feb 28, 2019, 11:38 pm
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Some other people will check-in online using a partner frequent flyer account and hope for a glitch that earns them miles for the no-show.
Mar 1, 2019, 9:03 am
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Also, if you check the person in, the chances of the seat next to you remaining vacant will increase. But don't bank on it - they would be well within their rights to give it away after gate closure.
Mar 1, 2019, 8:40 pm
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However, don't count on being able to move into her seat. Be sure that you have a good seat for traveling by yourself. For instance if she has aisle and your center, when she no shows her aisle seat will be assigned to someone else at the gate and you sill be stuck in the middle.
