What you do when you see a cheaper flight after you booked a non refundable flight?
My question is about USA, I have booked a flight from BDL (Bradley International) to Miami with one stopover. A week later I found a better (non stop) cheaper flight. Is there a trick, like price match, etc?
Best Answer
Once you bought it, you are pretty much stuck with it. Some airlines offer a 24 hour grace period for canceling or re-booking, but a week later you are out of luck.
If your ticket's fare rules allow changes, you might be able to get the better (non-stop) flight, but the change fees will wipe out any fare difference and probably end up costing you more.
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Can you get money back if your flight is cheaper?
Most airlines will not refund you if the fare goes down on your ticket. However, many times if you contact the airline or booking agent and advise them the fare decreased and express your frustration, they will either offer you a refund or travel voucher. They might even just offer to waive your baggage fees.What happens to a non refundable flight?
Non-refundable tickets: You can reschedule the ticket and you have one year from the ticket's original issue date to reschedule. The traveler will not lose the value of the ticket. In order to get full refund, must have an exception: The death of the passenger, immediate family member, or traveling companion.How do airlines get away with no refunds?
Instead of being generous with refunds, airlines are hoping that customers will take a voucher, the equivalent of store credit, instead. Offering a voucher allows airlines to keep the money that's been paid while extending the repayment date on their end.HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS - My Best Tips After Booking 500+ Flights
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Answer 2
You ever heard of 'Rule of Acquisition #5'?
Once you have their money, you never give it back.
That applies here too, but: 'non-refundable' does not necessarily mean 'lost' - most airlines allow to cancel or change the flight, and the price gets 'stored' with them for up to twelve months (counting from the day you bought the ticket, not when you canceled). Within that time, you can use that 'stored' amount to buy another ticket; however, there will be a fee for the change, which is - depending on airline - anywhere between 0 $ to 400 $, or even more. So a) that might not help you much, and b) it might be a larger loss than your gain, but still, it might be an option.
Answer 3
Judging by its name, a non-refundable ticket is as non-flexible as you can get it, though nothing can be certain without seeing terms and conditions. I doubt there would be a price match incentive (what's the benefit for the airlines?)
However, I advise you to call and ask if it's possible to cancel. Airlines often overbook, and if several people with a flex ticket have rebooked seats on your flight, the airline may actually want someone to cancel now to avoid bumping people at the gate. Most probably your request will be turned down, but nothing prevents you from trying.
Answer 4
You have to check your fare rule, afterwards if is convenient for you can ask for a partial refund and buy the new ticket.
Usually if is not a full fare penalty, it will cost you about 100 $ / 180 $, anyway could be higher.
If you provide me you departing and arrival airports, and just the fare basis of your fare I can get the exact penalty amount for you.
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