Just wanted to share my recent experience canceling a budget airline ( Spirit). I knew when I booked it, it was non-refundable, but it was not too expensive ($213 included our bags). It was for a flight from Orlando to San Juan, PR, for a cruise we were set to take. Well, CDC has now advised against cruising even if vaccinated, and the cruise was canceled. I figured I should at least get the money for my bags back ($60), but after speaking via text with the airline, they offered me nothing. So I disputed with paypal, citing the CDC guidelines and I WON! Got a refund of $60. So I was very happy indeed and kinda wished I had disputed the whole amount.
Posted by
Chicago
8164 posts
What about a refund for arrival and departure taxes? Did you look into that maybe?
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8879 posts
What cruise line were you on? I just flew to San Juan and am having an absolutely lovely time aboard Explorer of the Seas. It is sailing with just 42% of its passenger capacity and it is extremely easy to maintain social distancing. Passengers are following all safety protocols, masking, etc. We’ve made every port.
I am a little surprised the CDC warning was enough, because on that basis a cancelled flight to Europe should have the same refund results. At any rate, I am sorry your cruise was cancelled and glad you were able to recover at least some of your airfare costs.
Posted by
SF Bay Area
881 posts
Sorry your cruise was cancelled, Tammy.