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Highlights Not all airlines offer bereavement fares. Even a discounted bereavement fare may not be the cheapest option. Most fares of this nature need to be made via phone, so be prepared to talk to the airline.
the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie Bereavement fares have slowly been disappearing in the last decade as airlines try to cut costs. As booking flights has also moved online, it makes finding the fares even more difficult because many require phone calls.
Even for those airlines that do offer those discounted fares, it may not be the cheapest option. As painful as it sounds, research is often needed to weigh the best option. 'The fares were outrageous'
Albert Diaz, a Delray Beach, Fla., resident, found the difficulties of finding a cheaper bereavement fare when he had to attend the funerals of two beloved aunts in 1998 and 2006, respectively. Diaz flew from Columbus, Ohio, to Miami in 1998 and from West Palm Beach, Fla., to New York City in 2006.
It's an unfortunate inevitability for many: making last-minute plane reservations for a funeral of a loved one. In a time of emotional upheaval, it's hard to think about dollars and cents when it comes to air travel, but there are decisions to be made.
Finding a discounted fare can be daunting, but airlines that do offer bereavement fares often do so by availability, length of stay, destination, class and whether it's a nonstop flight. For many carriers, the customer is offered the lowest available advance-purchase fare -- but there is far from an industry the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie standard.
"We have never portrayed or tried to say we are the least expensive fare out there," he says. "But it tends to be kind of in the middle between a full walk-up fare and an advance purchase, leisure type."
This philosophy, Smith says, tends to keep people honest. The airline may ask for a phone number to a funeral home or hospital to verify information, but it's not mandatory. the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie The airline also is very "liberal," as Smith says, in applying the fare. An uncle or a distant relative or even dear friend can qualify, he says. Fares and conditions vary across airlines
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines also offers the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie bereavement fares. It cost $425 for a similar flight between Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Phoenix for the same time frame under the bereavement policy, as compared to the walk-up rate of $595.
To help those searching the Web for bereavement fares, Bankrate conducted a small survey the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie of major airlines to see which offered the discounted rate. Here are the results as well as the conditions of qualifying for the discounts. Airline bereavement conditions/details Bereavement fare offered? Conditions and restrictions Family members included for discount (888) 247-2262 Air Canada Yes The traveler must fly within seven days of booking and can't stay more than 30 days. Family members eligible for reduced airfare include: spouse (includes common-law and same-sex partners); the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie child (includes adopted, grandchild and great-grandchild); the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie parent (includes stepparent, the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie grandparent, great-grandparent, parent-in-law and common-law parent-in-law); daughter, son, father and mother (includes legal, in-law, common-law in-law and in-law); brother and sister (includes stepsibling, half-sibling, in-law and common-law in-law); aunt, uncle, niece and nephew (including those of spouse the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie and common-law spouse); legal guardian with proof of judgement; and spouse of legal guardian. (800) 237-2747 Air France Yes Travel is offered between metropolitan France and the French overseas departments (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Reunion and French Guiana). Air France does not offer special fares for any other destination, but many insurance policies reimburse airline the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie tickets in this case. For more information, check with your insurance company, travel insurance provider or the insurance policy associated with your credit card. Not available. AirTran No Alaskan Airlines No Allegiant Air No (800) 433-7300 American Airlines Yes Fares are flexible based on availability. The return date is flexible, and verification may be required. Fares are available the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie for medical emergencies as well. The reduced airfare the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie is flexible depending on the situation. The traveler must call for more details. (800) 433-7300 the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie Delta Air Lines Yes Reservations must be made by phone. Verification is required, and domestic travel must occur within three days of the death of the immediate family member. Family members eligible for reduced airfare include: spouse, domestic partner, child, stepchild, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, stepbrother, stepsister, parent, stepparent, grandchild, grandparent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and fiance. El Al Israel the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie No Frontier Airlines No Hawaiian Airlines the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie No JetBlue No KLM No (866) 436-9526 LAN Yes The traveler must provide a medical certificate. Not available. (800) 645-3880 Lufthansa Yes The traveler must make a one-week advance purchase. Not available. Southwest Airlines No Spirit Airlines No (800) 241-6522 United the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie Airlines Yes There is a 10 percent discount, including visits the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie to a seriously ill or injured family member. The airline also offers the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie "after the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie travel compassion" fares where you can apply for the discount with documentation. The family the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie members eligible include: adopted ward, aunt, brother, brother-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, domestic the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie partner, father, the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie father-in-law, foster brother, foster daughter, foster father, foster mother, foster the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie sister, foster son, granddaughter, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, half-brother, the sisterhood of the traveling pants the movie half-sister, husband, legal guardian, mother, mother-in-law, nephew, niece, sister, sister-in-law, son, son-in-law, stepbrother, stepdaughter, stepfather, stepmother, stepsister, stepson, uncle and wife. US Airways No Virgin Atlantic No Note: Except for United Airlines, bereavement discounts are based on availability, route and length of stay.
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