How long does it take to get an airline ticket refund? [closed]

I paid for my first ticket on November 5th - $959.08. Due to an error with my middle name when I reserved the ticket, I was advised to submit a feedback form with a name correction. Also, I was advised to buy a new ticket, so on November 6, I bought a new ticket and paid $999.10.

I am very upset because I had to pay for this ticket twice, and all the answers I get when I call to check the status of my refund is to wait. I purchased my ticket online through the website CheapOair. Should I contact them too to speed up the process?

Best Answer

Contact the company.

If they don't reimburse you, contact your credit card bank, and revoke the incorrect payment; simple tell them the service you bought was not provided, and the provider is not working with you.

Note that middle names are irrelevant on flight tickets, so simply leave them off in the future. If you never cancelled the first ticket, you might need to able to prove that they told you to proceed that way.
Generally, 'cheapo' websites are typically cheap because they have little or unqualified customer support, and leave you alone when there is an issue. I recommend to always buy from the airline directly.

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How do I get a refund for a Cancelled flight?

If you decide to receive a flight refund, the airlines must provide you with the airfare reimbursement within 7 days. It must be paid via electronic bank transfer, bank order, bank check or by cash. Learn more about your rights as a passenger and what to do when your flight is cancelled.

Do we get full refund if flight is Cancelled?

If your flight gets cancelled by the airline, you are entitled to receive either a full ticket refund or a new flight. If the flight is cancelled after you have already arrived at the airport, you are also entitled to care.

Do airlines need to refund 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.

Do airlines have to give me my money back?

You are entitled to a full cash refund if the airline cancels, makes a significant schedule change or significantly delays a flight, so wait as long as possible to cancel. Unless a new law is passed, airlines won't be required to give you a refund if you're the one canceling.

How To Get A Refund From Any Airline For Canceled Flights!

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