Does the DOT rule on free 24h refund/hold for flight tickets to/from the US apply to anyone, or only individuals living or purchasing from the US?

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Are airline tickets refundable within 24 hours of purchase?

For airline tickets that are purchased at least seven days before a flight's scheduled departure date and time, airlines are required to either: allow consumers to cancel their reservation and receive a full refund without a penalty for 24 hours, or.

Can you get a refund on plane tickets International?

But U.S. travelers have rights in these cases: If you booked a flight that takes off or lands at a U.S. airport, even if the airline is international, DOT regulations require airlines who cancel (or significantly change) a flight to make cash refunds available to customers.

What does free cancellation within 24 hours of booking mean?

It's a customer service standard set by the Department of Transportation that says airlines must let travelers hold a reservation at the quoted fare for 24 hours without payment, or allow a purchased reservation to be canceled within 24 hours without penalty and with a full refund to the original form of payment.

Do airlines have to give refunds due to Covid?

Airlines and ticket agents have a legal obligation to provide refunds to consumers if the airline cancels or significantly changes a consumer's flight. However, in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines had difficulty processing the significant volume of refund requests that they received.

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The 24 Hour Rule: The Secret to Free Flight Cancellation

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