All bereavement fare Content

• Delta Offers Fifty Bucks for $750 Screw-up
  February 4, 2010 4:27 pm
  A couple's emergency last-second booking to visit a dying parent turned into a wallet-busting nightmare when the reservation was bungled. Delta's response? Here's $50. read more
• Can I Inherit Frequent Flyer Miles?
  September 25, 2009 9:32 am
  Ed Perkins tackles the tricky task of transferring miles after a program member passes away. And as is so often the case, there is no short or quick or easy way to do it. read more
• Beware the 'bereavement fare' gouge
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Airlines sell "bereavement fares," usually at 50 percent off, for those needing to travel on short notice for a funeral. What travelers don't know, however, is the discount is taken off unrestricted fares, typically the most expensive. read more
• Can I Inherit Miles From a Deceased Family Member?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  It is indeed possible, in most programs, to have the miles of a deceased frequent flyer program member transferred to a surviving family member. But, it won't happen automatically. read more
• Bereavement fares: Little consolation for mourning travelers
  September 14, 2009 9:13 am
  To assist travelers needing last-minute flights in order to attend the funeral of a loved one, many airlines have special bereavement fares. However, these fares may not be the best choice for you. read more