Ticket refund due to medical condition in transit
My parents were flying to Houston from Karachi and had a 3 day stay at Istanbul on the way from Karachi from Turkish Airline. I booked a return ticket for them.
My mother's tibia bone got fractured in Istanbul due to an accident and had to be hospitalized. Of course she could not travel, so I changed their flight to Houston from Istanbul to next week ($250 fee) so that she could get a surgery in Istanbul and I could think about what to do with the flight ticket.
After her surgery, she wishes to come back home to Karachi. I am thinking about booking a new ticket from Istanbul to Karachi for them and apply for refunding the other ticket.
What are the chances of getting a full refund by providing the medical report?
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Can you get a flight refund for medical reasons?
In some cases, airlines will grant waivers and refund your ticket due to severe medical reasons but only on a case by case basis. Airlines will require some sort of documentation from your doctor. You will need to contact the airline directly to inquire if you can get a refund.How do I cancel a medical emergency flight?
Ask your doctor (or a nurse or someone at the front desk) politely, and make it as easy for them as possible to provide a doctor's note. Provide the airline with as much information as possible about your medical condition, ask nicely, and follow up to check on the process of your cancellation fee waiver claim.How do I write a ticket to get a refund?
S No. I humbly request you to kindly refund _______ (full/partial/any other) amount as per airline policy. I am enclosing (duly filed refund form/ ID/Address proof/ any other supporting document) along with the application.What health conditions prevent you from flying?
This includes those with cardiac failure, recent myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke, angina (chest pain) at rest, heart rate or rhythm disorders, uncontrolled arterial hypertension, severe anemia, sickle-cell anemia, acute mental disorders, epilepsy, and any serious or contagious diseases.Airline Ticket Refund Policy - UAE Travel Guide - Saudi Arabia Travel Guide - Travel System
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