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Bereavement flight
Discounted airline travel to grieving passengers
In the United States and Canada, a bereavement flight is a flight purchased when a close relative has died or is dying. Bereavement fares used to be offered by many airlines, but as of 2015, most have stopped providing them.[1]
Bereavement flights often have flexible rules, and sometimes a reduced rate, however, the price of the fare depends on the airline.[2][3] Customers may be able to obtain a bereavement fare for last-minute flights that is comparable to that of a regular fare purchased in advance.[4]
Until the late 1990s, it was common for an airline to waive the 7- or 14-day advance purchase rule for bereavements, but in recent years, many airlines have been cutting back on bereavement fares.[5] Instead, many short-notice travelers rely on hidden city fares or other airline booking ploys.