About half of all delays are caused by capacity and staffing reasons, such as strikes. At major European airports, only about 55 percent of all departures are on time. But on the other hand, there are fewer workers to handle the crowd. Network traffic is still lower than the 2019 level for both intercontinental routes (down 11 percent) and intra-Europe ones (down 24 percent), according to The European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation, commonly known as Eurocontrol. However, people are not traveling more than before the pandemic.
Read More: JFK’s TWA Hotel Makes Staying at the Airport Actually Cool Some flights are even overbooked, she said, in which case some passengers have to be rebooked to later flights. A Delta flight attendant who has been flying transatlantic routes this summer told T he Hoboken Girl that all JFK to Paris flights she has worked on this summer are full. Read on to find out more about what to expect if you’re traveling to Europe this summer - as well as what you can do to minimize the chance of a nightmare travel experience.įor starters, the airspace is busy this summer.
We recently covered how Newark Airport was hit especially hard during this time - so we decided to dig a little deeper to see what it’s actually like to fly in Europe right now. On the other hand, newspapers have also been telling horror stories of airport meltdowns, epic delays, and mass flight cancellations since the beginning of the summer. Travel photos of the French Riviera or the Amalfi coast are all over social media - talk about pent-up demand. Check their website to see if your flight qualifies.After two long pandemic years, American tourists are finally returning to Europe in large numbers. United Airlines has eliminated change/cancellation fees for certain itineraries and cabin fares.$50 processing fee for price drops within 30 days of booking (unofficial policy).Some have even mentioned having the $50 processing fee waived, though it seems lately that is not happening anymore so the price drop will likely need to be more than $50 for any refund credit to be issued. While United doesn’t officially state its price drop refund policy anywhere online, it has worked for many travelers who have called United after a fare has dropped. Basic Economy fares cannot be changed more than 24 hours after booking. Some agents may not know about this policy so ask for a supervisor or try calling again if your first attempt does not succeed. If the price drops within 30 days of booking the ticket, call a United Reservations agent to ask for a refund credit.
Yes, there have been multiple reports of an unofficial price drop refund policy on United. Remember to check your carrier's website to see if your itinerary qualifies for these exceptions. Also note that many airlines have temporarily adjusted their cancellation policies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: This information applies to non-refundable fares only fully refundable fares can be rebooked at any time, almost always without a fee, if the fare goes down. And if you’ve purchased a Basic Economy fare, then you're out of luck.Īny travel credit issued is valid up to one year from the original date of purchase. The others charge anywhere from $50 (for a domestic fare) up to $750 (for an international one), which often wipes out any savings. This is the official Department of Transportation policy, but some airlines and third-party sites allow you to cancel for free even if it is less than 7 days prior to departure.Īfter 24 hours have passed since the original booking, only a few U.S.-based airlines will issue a full refund, in the form of a travel credit, depending on when the ticket is rebooked or canceled and only one of those will issue a travel credit anytime up to 10 minutes prior to departure. and get a full refund as long as your flight is at least 7 days away. If you happen to stumble upon a lower fare within 24 hours after you booked your flight, you can take advantage of the 24-hour rule for flights from or to the U.S. However, most of those that will issue a refund are going to charge a fee for doing so. If the price dropped for the exact same travel dates, flight times, and the same class of fare, then some airlines will issue a travel credit for the difference in fare. What happens when you buy an airfare and then discover that sometime before take-off the fare has dropped in price? A Look at Price Drop Refund Policies by Airline
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