Can I get a refund from Ryanair due to illness?

Ryanair may refund you the cost of your flight ticket in the form of a travel credit if you become 'seriously ill' and are therefore unable to travel. If you have a serious illness, diagnosed within 6 weeks of your booked flight, you can apply here.



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Is Cancel For Medical Reasons different to Trip Cancellation? Cancel For Medical Reasons is a benefit that is included within most Trip Cancellation policies. This means that travelers can be reimbursed up to 100% of their trip costs if they cancel for a reason covered by this benefit, such as an illness or injury.

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Most people's best case scenario will be to obtain a credit for future travel, rather than an outright refund. Keep in mind that the airline reps do have a certain amount of latitude in what they will allow a passenger to recoup, but outright refunds are usually reserved for only the most serious situations.

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Covered reasons for Trip Cancellation
  • Medical reasons (unforeseen ailment, injury or death in the family)
  • Inclement weather or natural disasters (tropical storms, hurricanes, etc.)
  • Terrorist attack (in or around where you're planning to visit)
  • Financial default (of a carrier)
  • Involuntary layoff or termination.


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The most common covered reason is unforeseen illness, injury, or death of the traveler, a traveling companion, or a non-traveling family member. Other common covered reasons include terrorism, inclement weather, or a natural disaster, among others. Trip Cancellation is a major concern for most travelers.

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The unexpected death, illness, or injury of you and/or a traveling companion that deems you unfit to travel, by order of a licensed physician. The hospitalization or death of a non-traveling family member.

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Missed flight due to medical emergency or illness Depending on the airline's policies, they may be willing to refund you, or at least be willing to waive the cancellation fee if you had to cancel your flight ahead of time.

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You can get a full flight ticket refund only if you booked a refundable ticket. However, airline ticket refund rules vary from airline to airline. Thus, it is better to refer to the airline's website or contact it directly for possible airfare reimbursement.

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Serious illness requests are considered on a case-by-case basis at our discretion. We don't offer refunds for common ailments and illnesses (e.g., influenza, gastroenteritis, chicken pox, conjunctivitis) or for routine medical procedures such as hospital appointments or pre-planned treatments.

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Changes are subject to payment of a change fee, charged per person per flight. See our Table of Fees for details. You must also pay any difference between the original fare and any fees for optional services (such as check-in bags) paid at the time of the booking, and the fare/fees available when you make the change.

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Airsickness is a specific form of motion sickness which is induced by air travel and is considered a normal response in healthy individuals. Airsickness occurs when the central nervous system receives conflicting messages from the body (including the inner ear, eyes and muscles) affecting balance and equilibrium.

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There is a chance that you could get in trouble if your airline finds out your doctor's note is fake. You may be asked to leave the plane, and you could also face legal penalties. It is important to be honest with your airline and provide them with accurate information.

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Every major U.S. airline (except Southwest Airlines) typically charges penalty fees to change or cancel an economy fare flight. The fees, however, can vary from as low as $75 on a domestic flight to more than $400 on an international flight.

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