What is a bereavement or compassion fare, and can I book one on the Web site?
A bereavement or compassion fare is a special fare offered by some airlines in the event you must travel due to a death or a serious illness of a member of your immediate family. Airlines have varying definitions of “immediate family”, but may include spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Please check with the individual airline for their specific definition. For a list of Airline phone numbers: Airline Phone Numbers . In general, the following proof of death or critical illness must be provided in order to book a ticket with a bereavement or compassion fare: • Name of deceased or critically ill patient. • Relationship to passenger. • Name and phone number of funeral home, hospital, or hospice. • Name of doctor (if applicable). • Copy of death certificate (if applicable). Most carriers do not consider a non-life-threatening surgery or illness a reason to qualify for these special fares. Bereavement or compassion fares cann
