Canceling a flight ticket can turn out to be both expensive and cumbersome if you are unaware of the airline’s cancellation and refund policies. But here we will sever all your queries related to Aer Lingus cancellations and refunds
For all flights to/from the USA, Aer Lingus allows free-of-cost cancellations within 24 hours of booking provided that the cancellation is made at least 7 days before the scheduled departure. However, flight Cancellation beyond 24 hours or within 7 days of departure is subjected to a cancellation fee of $100-$200. For the remaining flights, you can cancel your ticket up to 2 hours before the departure and get a full refund. But if your reservation is canceled by the airlines due to Covid restrictions or the government’s protocol then no change or cancellation fee will be applicable and a full refund will be provided after receiving the online refund request.
Cancellations within 24 hours of booking will get you a full refund irrespective of the fare type you are holding. But after this risk-free period, Saver or smart fares are non-refundable. Passengers of Flex fares will get a refund only for the tickets. The baggage, seats, or another administration fee will not be refunded. Moreover, a refund on flex fare will be credited only when you cancel the ticket 2 hours before the departure but there’s no refund for baggage, seats, and other administrative expenses.
In the case of Business fare, 15% will be deducted from the refund amount if the flight is canceled just before the scheduled departure, and baggage or seat fee will not be refunded. In the case of Business flex fare, only the ticket cost will be refunded if the flight is canceled before the flight departure. Baggage or seat fee will not be refunded. For all the flights that were canceled due to Covid, e-credits were issued in lieu of a refund which can be used for a future booking. In case of the death of a family member, flights must be canceled before the departure and a refund can be requested via an online refund form.
Q: What happens if my flight is Cancelled for 24 hours?
Ans: If your flight is cancelled for 24 hrs, The passanger is entitled to get full refund in case of no replacement flight to get you to your destination.
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