Airlines running out of fuel question

[Lorri]

Hi, I want to book a flight for February next year to Thailand but my husband say what happens if this Iran fuel thing gets worse and there is no fuel for planes. If we have booked and paid will we lose the money or get it back?

 

[daft009]

I would still book now but book with airline direct. Also not a low cost carrier if you can avoid.

Then it's the airline's problem

I've already booked for July school holidays next year

 

[aikman]

Pay by credit card. Visa/Mastercard will likely give you your money back.

 

[sudoer]

If we have booked and paid will we lose the money or get it back?

As above, book with a credit card and directly with the airline. At the very least you'll be entitled to a refund under ACL if the airline can't uphold their end of the deal. In the unlikely event the airline collapses or refuses to give you a refund for some reason, you can request a chargeback through the credit card provider.

 

[sudoer]

Visa/Mastercard will likely give you your money back.

Amex are the easiest to deal with in my experience. They reverse the transaction immediately while investigating.