Travelling to Australia for funeral

malkie76

In fairness they are a business and not obliged to give any help or assistance.

Many companies take that harsh (but fair) approach as many people would simply 'try-it-on' to get cheaper fares.

richardw

malkie76 wrote: »

many people would simply 'try-it-on' to get cheaper fares.

But they don't get them from the airline without proof.

malkie76

Which would require the airline to have a system in place to asses the validity of 'proof'. It's easier and cheaper for the airline to have a 'no help' policy.
Airlines are a business and don't have to help in the slightest - I think I'm trying to give a business-rational why this is.

Conversely the positive-PR from helping someone in need at a difficult time is lost.

Mr_Wang

Can't you get someone to Skype the funeral to you.

This is after all a Money Saving site...

nico26

Mr_Wang wrote: »

Can't you get someone to Skype the funeral to you.

This is after all a Money Saving site...

Ohhh bit below the belt.

Murphy_The_Cat

malkie76 wrote: »

Conversely the positive-PR from helping someone in need at a difficult time is lost.

Southwest pilot holds flight for grieving grandfather

"As my husband walked down the Jetway with the pilot, he said, "I can't thank you enough for this."The pilot responded with, "They can't go anywhere without me and I wasn't going anywhere without you. Now relax. We'll get you there. And again, I'm so sorry."

spiro

nico26 wrote: »

Ohhh bit below the belt.

Undertakers, crematorium and churches are already looking at doing this in the UK due to families no longer all living close to each other or living abroad. Not the same I know but better than not being able to attend or having to pay £000s to attend.

spottydog

My understanding these days is with compassionate fares the airline will do everything thy can to ensure you get to your destination asap but there isn't generally any discount on the cost.