LEAVE YOUR TICKETS ON HOLD!
Most companies that sell "non-refundable" airline tickets allow customers 24 hours, or until midnight the next day, to cancel the purchase and get a full refund—but they don’t necessarily shout this policy from the rooftops. Here, an overview of major airlines’ and other travel companies’ rules regarding cancellations. (Of course, make sure you read the specific "terms and conditions" for your ticket.)
American
Allows 24-Hour Hold: Yes
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: No
Continental
Allows 24-Hour Hold: Yes
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: Yes
Delta
Allows 24-Hour Hold: No
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: Yes
JetBlue
Allows 24-Hour Hold: No
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: Yes
Northwest
Allows 24-Hour Hold: No
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: Yes
Southwest
Allows 24-Hour Hold: Yes
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: Yes
United
Allows 24-Hour Hold: Yes
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: Yes
US Airways
Allows 24-Hour Hold: Yes
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: No
Expedia
Allows 24-Hour Hold: No
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: Yes
Orbitz
Allows 24-Hour Hold: No
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: Yes
Travelocity
Allows 24-Hour Hold: No
Gives Refunds Within 24 Hours: Yes
Source: T+L, Feb. 2007
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