Weather conditions getting to airport

the_antagonist

Lads just a quick question. Not sure if this is the correct forum.

I missed a flight because I couldnt get to the airport in time because of the road conditions.

I tried to cancel my flight or change the dates when I realised I wouldn't make it but they said there was no refund and it was non exchangeable. It was the cheapest option.

Is there anything I can do? It was an international flight.

alan85

the_antagonist wrote: »

Lads just a quick question. Not sure if this is the correct forum.

I missed a flight because I couldnt get to the airport in time because of the road conditions.

I tried to cancel my flight or change the dates when I realised I wouldn't make it but they said there was no refund and it was non exchangeable. It was the cheapest option.

Is there anything I can do? It was an international flight.

Claim tax back is about all I think. If I heard a met alert on the news bulletins (never mind on the weather forecast) I'd be out at the airport a good few hours earlier than needs be... Just be wiser in future is all.

xflyer

If it was Ryanair forget, it actually costs more to reclaim the tax then it's worth.

Tenger

the_antagonist wrote: »

....I missed a flight because I couldnt get to the airport in time because of the road conditions.

...............they said there was no refund and it was non exchangeable. It was the cheapest option.

Is there anything I can do?....

Doubt it to be honest.
Difficulty getting to the airport is not the problem of the airlines.
As you booked the cheapest option your opportunities for refunds are probably very limited.

roundymac

Have you got insurence? If you hav'nt you might think about it in future.

tunedout

alan85 wrote: »

Just be wiser in future is all.

roundymac wrote: »

Have you got insurence? If you hav'nt you might think about it in future.

people would make you sick.

sorry to hear you missed your flight. it would be good if they can do something for you maybe you can check your email confirmation of your booking you might find it there (if theres lots of small text then Ctrl+F and search for 'refund' or something )

Tenger

tunedout wrote: »

.......check your email confirmation of your booking you might find it there (if theres lots of small text then Ctrl+F and search for 'refund' or something )

It is unfortunate about the OP missing their flight however they stated they had booked the "cheapest option". I would guess that the lowest fares have less flexibility to refund/change than others.

In addition all airlines tell you to b at the airport X minutes before departure. Thus the airlines will not care and will politely (depends on the airline) decline the inquiry.

roundymac

tunedout wrote: »

people would make you sick.

What's your problem with my comment?

tunedout

roundymac wrote: »

tunedout wrote: »

people would make you sick.

What's your problem with my comment?

it makes me sick

roundymac

tunedout wrote: »

roundymac wrote: »

it makes me sick

All I asked him was, did he have insurence, if that makes you sick, go see a doctor.:mad:

tunedout

roundymac wrote: »

tunedout wrote: »

All I asked him was, did he have insurence, if that makes you sick, go see a doctor.:mad:

it wasn't the question you asked him. it was the follow through. it's not fair and it goes on everywhere here. you know what i'm talking about even. but won't admit it

roundymac

tunedout wrote: »

roundymac wrote: »

it wasn't the question you asked him. it was the follow through. it's not fair and it goes on everywhere here. you know what i'm talking about even. but won't admit it

No, I don't know what your problem is? But I think you do need to see a doctor. :P

tunedout

roundymac wrote: »

tunedout wrote: »

No, I don't know what your problem is? But I think you do need to see a doctor. :P

a doctor?

roundymac

tunedout wrote: »

roundymac wrote: »

a doctor?

You said your sick.