We have refundable plane tickets with Delta and we are unsure of our dates now.
Can we buy another itinerary of refundable plane tickets and have two itineraries and then cancel later, when we know our plans, the one we don’t need?
I am just wondering if there would be any problem with this.
Thanks!
Posted by
Chicago
1382 posts
If the two itineraries overlap, there is some chance that Delta (assuming both trips are
on Delta) will flag the itineraries and cancel one. It would depend to some extent on
the dates. Example, if you are leaving on date x on one itinerary and date x+1 on the
second, that is close to impossible (I assume you are talking transatlantic travel here),
and there is some chance it may be detected.
Otherwise, if one is in June and the other is in October, no worries, other than the $$
you have to lay out until you decide which one you want to keep.
Note that if Delta changes the flight schedule for either one (depending on how far out
in time you're looking, that is a definite possibility), you have options.
Posted by
SF Bay Area
523 posts
When you say refundable, did you pick a fare that allows refund in cash? All my tickets on Delta can be canceled but I get ecredit to be used in a new flight, not cash. But your ticket might be different.
I think as long as flying dates don't overlap, you should be okay. I suggest reaching out to Delta directly (maybe using their chat function) to confirm.
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
8385 posts
Delta has refundable tickets. They just cost more than the changeable tickets/
Posted by
Fort Myers, FL
2293 posts
If you already have refundable tickets I would just leave them in place until you are absolutely sure of your new travel dates. Once you have solid travel dates you can then make another reservation and cancel the first one or I assume if it is still with Delta, you can just ask for date changes and use the refundable charges as credits for the next set of tickets. I am assuming that refundable tickets are eligible for date changes on Delta.