Question posted by ewanme on October 13th, 2012
Fare Reduction
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by latempe28 on October 14th, 2012 10:18 AM
In the event of a death or imminent death in your immediate family, you may have to travel at the last minute. Since you may not have time to qualify for an advance-purchase fare, we'd like to help.
Tickets must be purchased by calling any Delta ticketing location. For reservations or pricing, callDelta Reservation Sales. These fares are not available at delta.com. Visit Delta Cares™ for information on professional services to funeral directors and family members responsible for transporting human remains and personal effects.
Definition of Immediate FamilyImmediate family includes:
- Spouse
- Domestic partner
- Child
- Stepchild
- Sister
- Brother
- Aunt
- Uncle
- Niece
- Nephew
- Stepbrother
- Stepsister
- Parent
- Stepparent
- Grandchild
- Grandparent
- Mother-in-law
- Father-in-law
- Son-in-law
- Daughter-in-law
- Brother-in-law
- Sister-in-law
- Fiancé
Required Documentation
The following information is required so that you can purchase a ticket using Bereavement Fares:
- Deceased person’s name
- Passenger's relationship to the deceased
- Name and phone number of funeral home, hospital, or hospice
- Name of doctor (if applicable)
Purchase Requirements:
Domestic tickets need to be purchased and travel has to start within three days (seven days for International) of the death or imminent death of the immediate family member. Required documentation is subject to verification.
- Fares valid for SkyMiles members
- Ticketing penalties are waived but additional fares may apply
- International tickets are subject to additional restrictions
- Changes on the return flight are permitted
- Refunds are permitted only on unrestricted bereavement tickets
- Standby is not permitted
- Same Day Confirmed booking guidelines apply
SkyMiles Upgrades:
Systemwide upgrade certificates and North American upgrades are permitted. SkyMile upgrades are permitted if booked in the appropriate class of service. Mileage upgrades may be used with the exception of award codes D411, and D412. To learn more about these codes and about upgrades in general, see Upgrades.
Availability and Restrictions:
Note that Bereavement Fares are only available on Delta and Delta Connection® flights. Other lower, more restrictive fares may be available here on delta.com. Other restrictions may apply.
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