Don't book Ryanair if you plan to die more than 28 days from the flight.

[harvyk]

In what can only be describe as I'm sorry I didn't schedule my death to happen at a more convenient time...

When Mr Parsons asked Ryanair for a refund, it offered its 'condolences' but said Mrs Parsons had breached its terms and conditions because she hadn't died within 28 days of the intended travel date.

Ryanair denies refund for passenger who died 'too soon before flight' | News.com.au

 

[Hvr]

So what would QF or VA do in similar circumstances?

 

[Reggie]

This is Ryanair, so why is anyone surprised. I don't think I would have bothered for the $300ish spent on the flight. The hassle wouldn't be worth it, and that's what they count on!

 

[harvyk]

So what would QF or VA do in similar circumstances?

Whilst I can't see any specific clauses in QF's Conditions of Carriage, I have heard of QF / VA been pretty compassionate in such circumstances (JQ not so much).