We just had a death in the family and need 4 airline tickets ?

Question

We do need them as soon as possible. If anyone has any information can you please help us out? Thank u

Answer 1

Without a doubt, you'll need to call any airline directly and ask them it they offer any significant discount for bereavement fares.
The airline will need proof of a family death.
Sorry that you're facing a sad event.

Answer 2

Almost all airlines have a policy of keeping back a few seats in case of emergency, which they don't book until the last minute. (I don't know whether this applies to the low-budget ones but it certainly used to apply to the regular carriers). However your problem may be complicated by the fact that you need four seats - that's actually quite a big ask for one airline, epecially a smaller one - and you don't say whether your flight is national or international. If it's international and there are visa requirements, you could try throwing yourself on the mercy of your own country's embassy or consulate but at this time of year they may be low on staff; and if the country you want to travel to has very strict visa requirements there may be no way around it (I'm sorry to sound unhelpful, but I've had some experience of this myself).

This may be one of those occasions where you're better off using a travel agent and letting them take the hassle off your shoulders (you've enough to worry about, for heaven's sake) rather than mess around with internet bookings yourself. And you may have to adapt to the possibility that you won't all be able to travel together on the same flight and/or with the same carrier.

I'm so sorry this has happened to you, but I think this is one of those times when you get a travel agent to do the work for you (especially if there's one you've used already). Apart from anything else, they may have a magic word that they can use to the airline that would facilitate things.

Take care. I'm so sorry for your grief at this particular time of year, of all times. I hope this has been helpful even though it might not have been the answer you wanted.

Answer 3

First of all, very sorry for your loss. I sympathize with you. I had to do this a year ago. Not a single airline will give you a discount, except for a bereavement fare, and the price is next to outrageous. They have you over a barrel. You're stuck and they know it!

The best thing to do is to see if you can fly stand-by on an airlines. Southwest is one of the best in a case like this. I wish you well.

Answer 4

I'm sorry for your loss, and for some of these ridiculous answers. Airlines don't "hold back" seats for bereavement fares. I work for and airline and I do know that there are still some seats to sell out there. Anyone you fly on with such short notice will be quite expensive. Call around or just check on line. Bereavement fares are a discounted full Y fare...Which means EXPENSIVE, they are changeable without fees, but if you know when you're going to travel for sure, you don't need these bereavement fares. Good luck and Happy Holidays!

Answer 5

Sorry for your loss. I usually find cheap tickets on travelwithfaith.com. Also, if you call the airlines, some offer bereavement fares. My mom did this when her sister died. Airtrans is usually the cheapest. I know some airlines do "x-fares" and standby fares that are alot cheaper. Good Luck!

Answer 6

I am sorry to hear about your loss.

In March, my mother in law passed away and we were able to secure bereavement discount from Northwest Airlines. As indicated by other answers, I suspect that the policy of most airlines is to grant these.

Brent Blonigan

Answer 7

I'm so sorry for your loss, especially on Christmas.

Best bet is to check fares and # of seats on www.expedia.com. Once you've found an airline, contact that airline DIRECTLY to see if the bereavement fare is cheaper. Many times, you get a better deal online without the bereavement fare...and they make you jump through hoops to get that.

Good luck and my sympathies.
Bill

Answer 8

Most airlines offer a bereavement fare. However, the fare is so expensive (no advance purchase) that yu are usually better off finding a walk up fare of your own. I suggest you try Southwest or ATA, they usually have the lowest fares. Good luck and I send my condolances.

Answer 9

My condolences. May your loved one rest in peace. Many airlines offer bereavement discounts. It is not very much, but every little bit usually helps in these situations. Hope this advice helps some.

Answer 10

just call the airlines and tell them of the death and they have (most) a program that pretty much cuts the price to almost 2/3 off orginal