Flight Refund and Cancellation: What Travelers Should Know

How Cancellation Works

When you cancel a flight ticket, several factors determine what happens:

• Fare type: Refundable fares allow cancellation with partial or full refund. Non-refundable fares may charge a cancellation fee or offer only taxes back.
• Timing: Cancelling earlier usually results in lower charges. Last-minute cancellations may have higher fees.
• Airline rules: Each airline has its own cancellation policy. These rules are set by the airline, not by TheBookFlight.

How Refund Works

After cancellation, the refund process involves multiple steps:

1. Cancellation request is submitted to the airline/supplier.
2. Airline processes the cancellation and calculates the refund amount based on fare rules.
3. Refund is initiated to the original payment method.
4. Bank or payment gateway processes the credit to your account.

Refund Timelines

Refund timelines depend on multiple parties:

• Airline processing: May take a few days to several business days.
• Payment gateway: Additional processing time after airline confirms.
• Bank processing: Credit card refunds may take one or more billing cycles. UPI/debit refunds may be faster.

Important: TheBookFlight does not control airline or bank processing timelines. We can help verify refund status and escalate where possible.

Common Questions

• Can I cancel a non-refundable ticket? You can usually cancel, but the refund may be limited to taxes or zero depending on airline rules.
• What if the airline cancels my flight? If the airline cancels, you are typically entitled to a full refund or rebooking. Contact support for assistance.
• Can I get a name change instead of cancelling? Most domestic airlines do not allow name changes. Cancellation and rebooking may be required.