Last month, I had to cancel my flight pretty last minute due to a family emergency, and I wasn’t sure if I could get any reimbursement or travel credit. I’d booked directly through the airline’s website, so the first thing I did was call their customer service. The rep explained that depending on the type of fare, I might not get a full refund but could receive a travel credit for future use.
They walked me through it step by step — I went to the “Manage My Booking” section, selected my flight, and chose “Cancel.” Within minutes, I got an email confirmation stating that my credit would be valid for one year. The best part? When I rebooked later, I could apply that credit directly during checkout.
From my experience, it really depends on how you booked — third-party sites can make things more complicated. I’ve learned that calling the airline directly is always the best move to clarify your options and avoid hidden fees. So yes, reimbursement or credit is definitely possible — just make sure to act quickly and have your booking details ready before calling. It saved me a lot of stress.
