Can you ever get a refund on airline tickets? Even a partial refund?

[raccoon]

Or if you buy the tickets are you just stuck with them?

[HipChick]

1. Did you buy a fully refundable ticket?

If not, you will get a credit of what the flight is, minus the airline change fee. Call the airline and find out

[raccoon]

2. Well, this hasn't happened, but I was wondering, what if it did.

I mean, I'm sure it must happen lots, people plan to fly somewhere and then fate causes them to change their plans.

[Haole Girl]

3. Some airline tickets are refundable, but they are almost always at a higher fare

Normally, the lower priced airline tickets come with penalties for changes and are non-refundable.

Read the rules before you purchase your ticket online. If you buy it over the phone, or through a travel agent, ask. Also, know if the ticket is non-transferable or not. That means, after it's purchased, you cannot transfer to ticket to another person. All the major carriers have this policy.

Hope you find the ticket you need & your plans aren't forced to change!

[HopeHoops]

4. Maybe if you buy the ticket and then ask for a refund before they've finished building the plane.

Other than that, probably not and they might hit you with a $40 surcharge just for calling to ask.