2008: Get a refund if the price drops after you book

Get a refund if the price drops after you book
by Jessica Labrencis, SmarterTravel.com Staff - March 20, 2008

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It's not a travel myth--you can actually receive a refund from an
airline if a flight price drops after you book. Of course, not all
airlines will offer refunds, and they often come with strings firmly
attached.

First of all, you won't receive a cash refund from any airline;
instead, compensation comes in the form of a travel voucher worth the
difference in price. Midwest, Southwest, and United will offer travel
vouchers in the amount of the difference if you notice fares for your
flight have dropped after you book, but you have to call and request
the voucher. Additionally, Midwest will only provide a voucher within
seven days of the original purchase date.
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Most of the other U.S. airlines (excluding Frontier) also offer
vouchers for price differences, but they are subject to fees totaling
anywhere from $25 to $200, depending on the airline and route. At
those costs, a voucher may not be worth the fee, unless the price
change was significant.

Yapta offers a notification system that will alert you by email if
your fare drops after you book. This free service is worth checking
out when you book your next flight.