Can I reschedule my flight for medical reasons?

Ask your doctor (or a nurse or someone at the front desk) politely, and make it as easy for them as possible to provide a doctor's note. Provide the airline with as much information as possible about your medical condition, ask nicely, and follow up to check on the process of your cancellation fee waiver claim.



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Trip Cancellation
  • 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.
  • Weather or common carrier related issues (varies by policy)


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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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Can you reschedule a flight? Yes, you can reschedule or cancel a flight. However, you may need to pay a change or cancellation fee depending on the airline you booked with and the fare class of your ticket.

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Most airlines don't charge an outright fee for missed flights. Of course, that doesn't say anything about the lost value of your unused ticket. But you don't have to worry about additional fees on top of the original cost of your flight.

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Most airlines don't charge an outright fee for missed flights. Of course, that doesn't say anything about the lost value of your unused ticket. But you don't have to worry about additional fees on top of the original cost of your flight.

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Sometimes a note from your doctor may not be enough for certain airlines. To make sure you aren't delayed or unable to travel, check with the airline about specific requirements they have regarding health, mobility, oxygen, and medical devices. Most airlines provide medical clearance cards or forms on their websites.

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Do airlines have to tell you the reason for cancellation? This will depend on whether the cancellation or delay was within the airline's control. Airlines should be proactive and truthful in telling consumers the reasons a flight is delayed or cancelled.

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Yes, you can make changes to your flight up until 10 minutes before scheduled departure time, even if you've already checked in. If you're changing to a flight within 24 hours, be sure to check in for your new flight after you make the change.

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If you want to change a ticket, you only have to pay the difference in fare. Refunds on canceled flights are given as a travel credit, which can typically be used within one year of the booking date. If you're looking for a same-day flight change, it will depend on the original ticket purchased.

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Infectious Diseases
An airline can deny boarding of any passenger who looks unwell, especially if they suspect the passenger might be infectious (infect other passengers).

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Cancel Your Flights Due to a Family Emergency If you need to cancel your flight because of a family emergency, don't hesitate to contact us and we'll let the airline know. Some airlines give partial or full refunds due to the loss of a family member.

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If you have booked a non-changeable flight, then you cannot change it. No travel insurance policy will cover you for a simple change of mind, nor will it cover you for something that you already know about.

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The 24-hour rule As long as your ticket has been purchased at least seven days before departure, airlines must offer one of two things: you can either hold the ticket without paying for 24 hours or purchase and cancel the ticket within 24 hours and receive a full refund.

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