Even though headquartered in Paris and Paris being the hub for Air France, the airline operates intercontinental flights from all major cities in the world. Air France cancellation policy will depend on the flights where they originate. In this blog by HolidayGlobes, we will provide an overview of how Air France doesn’t let down flyers when they are looking to make changes to their reservations.
Are all Tickets by Air France Refundable?
Regarding the refundability of tickets, Air France has elaborate guidelines. The lowest fares available for flying on Air France are non-refundable. Fares in other booking classes have stipulations like minimum stay or payment of charges. Here is a breakdown for a clearer understanding.
Premium Economy - Those booked on intercontinental flights in the fare class S of Premium Economy can get a refund on payment of the applicable charges. There is a minimum stay stipulation of 2 days in this fare. Intercontinental flight reservations in the fare class A are non-refundable and they have a minimum stay requirement of 6 days.
Economy - Those booked in Economy Flexible classes U, K, and H should keep in mind that they will have to pay a fee if they aren’t travelling within Europe. For U, K and H classes, the minimum stays required are 2, 4 and 6 days respectively.
Business Class - Fare conditions of passengers on intercontinental flights in the Air France Business Class allow them to get a refund on their cancellation. Also, there is no minimum stay stipulation for them.
Air France Customer Service is at your disposal 7 days a week by phone or by social media. Let’s say you are unable to connect with a customer care agent at +44 20 76 60 28 78. You can call a HolidayGlobes travel expert at +44-203-657-6653.
Can I get a refund on Air France promotional fare Reservations?
Promotional fare reservations are sold at the lowest available in a particular class. These tickets are less flexible and if at all, a passenger wants to cancel or get a refund on a promotional fare they will have to pay a cancellation charge as per the Air France refund policy. Take a look at the refundability of promo fares.
For Economy - Only Economy flex tickets are refundable
For Premium - Premium flex and Premium flex extra SAF tickets are refundable
For Business - Business flex and Business flex extra SAF tickets are refundable
Moreover, depending on the ticket conditions, you can ask for a refund. Or, else you can request a refundable travel voucher to book a new flight. Vouchers are valid for one year following the date of issue as per the Air France Cancellation Policy.
What if I am Traveling Air France on a Reward Ticket?
If you booked your tickets using the loyalty program you can ask for a refund. You’ll have to pay a fee of 70 euros if you’re departing from Europe. The miles you used to purchase the air ticket will be re-accredited to your account in case of a cancellation.
After reading this blog, you must have got a fair idea of refundability while flying with Air France. If not, you can connect with a customer care agent of Air France at +44 20 76 60 28 78 who is available 7 days a week and will answer your queries in English, French, or many other languages. At HolidayGlobes, we also have language experts to help you in whichever language you’re comfortable with. Do call HolidayGlobes for all your refund problems at +44-203-657-6653.