As the world continues to grapple with aftermath of three deadly terrorist bombings, travelers who have plans to fly to Belgium may be able to change flights or cancel them.
A wave of terrorist bombings in Brussels on Tuesday rocked the city’s international airport and subway station, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 80. The airport and the city’s metro were shut down Tuesday as the country remains on high alert.
“It definitely impacts all of the European nations at this stage of the game, but our past experiences show people still want to travel,” said Kathy Sudeikis, vice president of corporate relations for Acendas.
Like other terrorist attacks, Sudeikis said, some airlines have eased rules allowing passengers to reschedule or cancel flights without additional charges.
American Airlines will allow passengers to reschedule their flight at no charge if they were planning on flying between Tuesday and March 29. Passengers also are able to request a refund by calling 800-679-8215. The policy applies to those flying to Brussels, Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, London and Charles de Gaulle or Orly in Paris.
United Airlines will waive change fees for passengers if they were planning on flying between Tuesday and Thursday. Passengers can also postpone travel until April 1 or later but will have to pay the difference in airfare prices.
Delta Airlines will allow passengers to request a refund between Tuesday and March 31 if their flight is canceled or delayed significantly. The policy applies to those traveling to Brussels, Amsterdam or Charles de Gaulle in Paris.
Travel insurance
Many travel insurance plans include specific clauses about acts of terrorism. Many will allow passengers to cancel or change if they are ticketed within 30 days of an attack and traveling within 100 miles of the city.
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