They are offering fee free changes - but flight has to be taken by June 30, 2020. As if thats going to help much.Usually at "Reconsider" level travel warnings, airlines offer free cancellations. I cancelled an AA ticket without issue not that long ago. But it's very much up to the airline to offer this, there's no legal right to this.
However - a blanket "Reconsider" level warning is unchartered waters. I would expect QF to offer free changes but not cancellation. They will probably cancel most flights anyway - you'll lose more money operating them at 20-30% loads.
How does such a warning do that though?To be fair, Smart Traveller's remit is the safety and security of Australians overseas, not their possible financial losses due to airline cancellation penalties.
Yes, just that 6000 penalty. I think its per person per booking. All cash is refunded but keep an eye out to make sure you receive all it it as you might have to chase it up.Hi All
Apologies for double-checking this as it's probably been covered many times. It's the first time I've booked a big trip for two people using points! Now I have to cancel it. Very disappointed as I'd managed to get either business or first the whole way.
We have an itinerary on one booking reference that covers flying on Qantas, Emirates and Qatar on various sectors for a trip to Italy via Hong Kong in May. I believe I can just cancel this all in my account, and expect to pay 6000 points each to cancel, and get back all the taxes etc. Am I correct in this?
Not a massive penalty for cancellation in comparison to some people I work with if correct.
Any advice is gratefully accepted, as it's impossible to talk to Qantas in any form.
They are offering fee free changes - but flight has to be taken by June 30, 2020. As if thats going to help much.
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How does such a warning do that though?
Thanks so much Pushka! I was worried, not having spent soooo many points before. Really appreciate the help.Yes, just that 6000 penalty. I think its per person per booking. All cash is refunded but keep an eye out to make sure you receive all it it as you might have to chase it up.
How does such a warning do that though?
Agree about that but if they want people who understand the risks and who want to cancel, then all they are doing with this warning is telling those people - tough luck, lose your money!At the end of the day all they can do is advise, and they are advising to defer non-essential travel. Seems like fairly sensible advice. I think some people are in a bit of denial about the seriousness of the situation.
I think it is any travel now regardless of when it was booked. Up to a certain date for travel.But only if booked in March 2020 right? I have O/s travel next month that was booked back in October last year, there doesn't seem to be any policy for this situation that I can easily find.
Agree about that but if they want people who understand the risks and who want to cancel, then all they are doing with this warning is telling those people - tough luck, lose your money!
We booked Business class, and still have to pay a cancellation fee because it is International.At the end of the day that's the risk you run when booking non-refundable travel. Blame the airlines and their refund policies.
How does such a warning do that though?
Well, yes, maybe I've done that too.I've been to a few countries with that level of warning. Comes down to a personal decision... understand the desire to claim on TI, but the reality is people are still travelling around the globe.
Some people including a few on here couldn't give a rats about any gov alert or TI implications.
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