nonrefundable airline tickets, help!

msmayor
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:30:50 +0000

Southwest permits you to ‘return’ a ticket for Southwest credit, which you can then use to repurchase different tickets. Other than that, you’re probably stuck.

If you spent $600 for three tickets chances are you purchased non-refundable tickets…which means no refunds. They can be changed, but generally at significant cost ($100-150 per ticket plus any increase in airfare from the original ticket). Airlines are not sympathetic to change of plans when you have purchased these ‘cheap’ seats. Only those who purchase full-price unrestricted fares (which are VASTLY more expensive) can get full refunds.