Can I get a discount on airfare to attend my dad's funeral?

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Barney

Yes. This site might help: http://www.airtimetable.com/airline_fare_finder.htm

According to http://www.ewatravel.com/travelq&a.htm,
The severe illness or death of a close family member is a traumatic experience. This grief is compounded if you are miles away from your loved one. Many airlines offer discounts for last-minute travel in these situations.

Compassionate fare is to visit a seriously ill family member while bereavement fare is for attending a family member's funeral.

Both fares are non-advance purchase tickets and lower than you would pay if buying a non-advance coach ticket.

For compassionate fare, airlines require: The patient's name. (It should be an immediate family member -- such as a parent, grandparent, child, stepchild or spouse. The fares may also apply for other relatives.) The hospital name and phone number, so the airline can verify admittance. The primary doctor's name and phone number, and a doctor's letter (in some cases). For bereavement fare, airlines require: The name of the deceased (must be a close family member). The funeral home address and phone number. The rules of purchase and the discounts vary. Rather than creating a special fare, some airlines simply waive the advance purchase restriction and provide you with a non-refundable ticket. The special fares are approximately 50% off the walk-up, coach price. You still must abide by the other rules, such as Saturday night stay; other stipulations will vary by airline.

gypsy5

Some airlines offer a reduced price if you can present proof like an obituary notice. Sounds insensitive but if they didn't do that, dishonest people would try to use it as an excuse.
Peace be with you .

Rick D

Yes you can get a discount on your airfare. Check with the major airlines first. When my Mom died, I got about a 50% discount on my airline ticket from United Airlines. Although, I don't know if they require any type of proof now a days as crazy as flying has become today. I'd call around and make some inquiries.

dpalwi

Although most airlines will offer a bereavement fare, they vary from one to the next. I have found that there are sometimes better deals available on the Internet sites such as Orbitz, Priceline or Cheaptickets. You can also check www.farecast.com to see what kind of deals are reasonable.
I'm sorry for your loss.

Loves Babies

Yes you most definently can, it's called a bereavement fare and you would need to call the airline directly to book it. They do require you to provide some sort of documents like the funeral announcement or obituary but it's not normally a problem. I'd also check airfares on airlines' web sites just to see if an airline web site discounted ticket is cheaper than a ticket you book online. Sometimes the deals are better online. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Hang in there! Take care.

Chip

Most major airlines offer what is called a "bereavement fare." However, bereavement fares were used more often in the past when last minute fares were astronomical. Nowadays, one can find very affordable fares, mainly on low-cost carriers, at the last minute.

TITANIUM

so sorry for the loss...good luck to you my friend for the rest of your life...

ronald g

Yes, some airlines do offer discounted rates for deaths in the family. I'm sorry for your loss. Good Luck!!!

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Joe C

Check bestfares.com.

Paul McDonald

Most airlines offer "bereavement" fares. You will need to show something (like the funeral program) and give the name and contact information of the funeral home.

Not all airlines do this, not all airlines that do this have seats available, and those airlines that do have them have different rules.

Yes, it's possible. Call and ask.

diamond

No, there is no such provision .

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