Is the immediate family allowed a funeral flight allowance to go to a funeral in another state?

Answer 1

First off, I'm sorry for your loss. Here are some tips that I hope help you:

When you call the airlines, inform them that there has been a death in the family and you would like the bereavement fare.

To get this discounted fare most airlines will ask for:
* The name of the deceased
* Your relationship to that person
* The name, address and phone number funeral home
* Date of the service
* A copy of the death certificate (when you are submitting for a refund after completing air travel)

Please note that with most airlines you are only eligible for this fare if you are a parent, grandparent (including step-parent and in-laws), spouse, child, aunt/uncle, sibling (including step-siblings/in-laws), and niece/nephew. Most airlines (but not all) also include same sex domestic partners and legal guardians as eligible family members.

Most airlines that offer bereavement fares will waive last minute restrictions and allow you to book using your frequent flyer miles as long as there is frequent flyer space available for the flights, and provided you give the airline the information outlined above.

Sometimes you may not be able to get all of the above details before you travel. Hold onto receipts, boarding passes, and obtain a copy of the death certificate and provide the details mentioned above. Submit these items to the airline as soon as possible after you have completed travel (many airlines have time limits for obtaining refunds). Keep a photocopy of the items that you have given to the airline. This is essential in obtaining your refund for the value of the discount after completion of travel.

Not all airlines provide bereavement fares. Again, bereavement fares are not always the least expensive option out there, but quite often they are. If you are applying for a refund after completing your travel, do make sure that the airline you are using does offer a bereavement fare prior to travel. Bereavement fares exist to offer you travel options for when you need to travel at the last minute because of imminent death or a death in the family.

Answer 2

There is a bereavement rate offered by most airlines but it is usually not a good deal at all. There is a discount given, but it's based on the full, last-minute fare, and often ends up being much higher than you'd think. For last-minute travel it's best to look at the resellers like Expedia and Hotwire.

Answer 3

Yes, but you have to pay full boat in advance - the airliner will refund your money with a copy of the notorized funeral certificate showing your attendance.

Answer 4

Some will, but you better have a copy of the Death Certifcate. Too many had abused it before they started requiring it.

Answer 5

Some airlines offer it. Call and ask for a berevement fare. They will probably want the name of the funeral home and possibly a copy of a death certificate to verify.

Answer 6

depends on the airline. continentel will pay ythe taxes if presented with a death notice