Any ideas whether British Airways will refund a flight?

Question

Have you seen this nonsense about BA and terrorist activity in the UK? I'm supposed to be flying to London on Wednesday....don't fancy it as much now....

Answer 1

i flew with B.A. the other week , what a nightmare , he kept shouting "I ain't getting on no plane" and "Your a foo Murdoch "

Answer 2

its doubtfull, unless the flight is cancelled by British Airways, or by Government(s) even in that event then I'd suspect they will offer an alterntive flight, rahter than hand back cash.

If you elect to cancel your flight then its your actions not the airlines that means you wont travel. As a consequnce I dont see how you can force BA (or any other airline for that matter) to give you a refund. Its possible they may make a gesture, but given their current financial position I doubt it. Your best hope may be to attempt to make a claim on your holiday / travel insurance, and even then I doubt it.

check the details on your ticket, many 'cheap' tickets these days explicitly say no refunds, if so I'd think you have virtually no chance of getting a refund.

So why not come over anyway, wave one or two fingers in the air to terrorists and terrorism (after all at present 'all' it is is a threat, its not proven). The risk is low, admittedly the consequences of an event ocuuring would be catastrophic. But lets be realisitc the actual risk of an event occurring are very very low, especially if the security forces are on the ball.

Some might say that flying immediately after a scare like this is probably safer (the security people are more attenvie and active, the terrorist are possibly less likely to act) and whats more you'll have masses of space on the plane.

what ever was the attraction of coming to London (and the rest of the UK) is still there, youll stiull get a warm welcome. And y'never know we may be even more welcoming to people who are prepared to stand up and not be intimidated by terror.

Answer 3

It depends on the type of ticket you purchased and if you purchased it with a travel website or with the airline directly. If the flight is cancelled, then you may be able to apply for a refund. But if you want a refund just because you are afraid to fly, that is not a valid reason unfortunately. Americans live with this every day, yet we still continue to fly. After 9/11, people still flew the day they opened the skies back up. Go to the itinerary or reciept of your ticket and read the fare rules. If it is non-refundable you will have a year from the date of purchase to use the ticket plus the change fee and applicable difference in fares. Unfortunately air travel is not like retail, if you dont like what you purchased, you cant just return it. Its a contract you agreed to.

What they will cover for instances for a refund is outlined in their Contract of Carriage which is on their website. Travel Insurance is much like the airline and will not cover expenses if you just dont decide to go. It is for reimbursement only in cases of medical need. Unless you spent several thousand $$$ on your ticket, travel insurance is truely a waste.

If you used a travel site like Priceline, Hotwire, Cheap Tickets or any site where you had to purchase the ticket before you saw what you were getting, you would have to appeal through that site. Most websites wont refund a ticket for any reason other than medical emergency and even then they will try to rebook you at a later date rather than refund your money. Then you have to get the runaround from that company trying to get your money back.

Honestly, whether you like it or not, if its a non-refundable ticket, you will lose the value of the ticket if you dont fly...no refund unless the flight cancels. Usually situations like terrorism is considered "Force Majeur" meaning out of the scope of the airlines control. So, if anything....just hold on to the ticket and fly at a later date, just be willing to pay the change fee's or see if they will wave them if there is a heavy prediction for violence.

When you purchase a ticket you enter into a contract with that airline, that is called the "Contract of Carriage". The link below will explain it all to you.

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After seeing what is going on CNN, here is what their website states:

As a result, those customers who do not wish to travel today (Thursday 10 August) may be able to re-book or refund online. This applies to some ticket types, but not all.

You will need to contact BA, and Im sure their reservations line is slammed right now. But due to the events, you should be able to rebook at no additional expense. But again if you used another company to book travel, you must contact them.

Heathrow has totally ceased operation to outgoing flights, so you need to be in contact with the airline to see what your options are as im sure they will change daily.

Answer 4

Its not the terrorists I'm worying about, It's the MP's wanting to slap a massive 'environment tax' on our tickets everytime we fly.
It's always touch and go with airlines, make sure you have a very good insurance just in case things get cancelled, for whatever reason.

Down with terrorism!

Answer 5

DO you have trvel insurance? if so contact them for advice as i work in inurance and on my understanding you could probaly claim through them if BA were unwilling to refund, u may find Ba will kindley re scedual your flight, but if they un willing to offer that or a refund then defo get in touch wit your insurance, You from my experience would have a valid claim if you did not fly due to medical emergency, or familey emrgency, THINK b4 u call them though

Answer 6

To regard this news as 'nonsense' is absolutely ridiculous! If you were on a flight and it was subject to an attack and you were killed, wouldn't your family be chasing for compensation and answers? This situation has arising because intelligence has uncovered a plot and possibly saving lives. I was wondering when the first of the idiotic questions would appear on here, you are alive now, and if that has cost you the flight, so be it, how much do you value your safety?

Answer 7

Hey, someone was run over in my town last night.... I don't think I'll ever cross a road again after that......... well that's exactly what you are saying, and your attitude gives the terrorists a victory... Travel on Wednesday, come over here and have a great visit.... F**K the terrorists....

Answer 8

So you are willing to let the terrorist run your life?

You have more chance of being run over on the road. Will you stay inside forever?

Don't be weak!!!!!!!

Don't let them win.

Answer 9

No as its an act of terror, your insurance might cover you

Answer 10

Chicken!!!!!