What happens if I don't go.

Rambosmum

We have a 2 week holiday to Thailand booked for Friday. My husbands gran is very likely to pass away whilst we are there and so we may not go (I'm leaving the decision to him, I shall do what ever).

The 2 people I would consider going with can't get the time off at short notice even if we could change the name and so that isn't an option and the situation isn't covered by insurance - we couldn't find insurance that would cover it, though we do have insurance.

If we don't go, i.e. just don't turn up/ give less than 24hours notice, are there any costs we are likely to incur considering we have already paid in full for the whole holiday and know we will lose this?

littlereddevil

No extra costs

travelgran

Could you ask the holiday company if you could change the dates?

maman

travelgran wrote: »

Could you ask the holiday company if you could change the dates?

That really has to be worth a try rather than just giving up 'without a fight' so to speak. Give them a ring and talk to them.

Rambosmum

maman wrote: »

That really has to be worth a try rather than just giving up 'without a fight' so to speak. Give them a ring and talk to them.

I am trying that, but not getting anywhere so just wanted to explore all options.

MasterPoo

If all fails, could you not try eBaying it after you know how much name change etc will be? That way you will still recoup some of your money. I'm sorry you might not be able to go now.

Reggie_Rebel

Insurance Claim?

peachyprice

Rambosmum wrote: »

the situation isn't covered by insurance - we couldn't find insurance that would cover it, though we do have insurance.

Reggie_Rebel wrote: »

Insurance Claim?

Apparently not possible. Pre-existing condition maybe?

OP are you covered to get you home early if you do decide to go and she dies while you're away?

Rambosmum

peachyprice wrote: »

Apparently not possible. Pre-existing condition maybe?

OP are you covered to get you home early if you do decide to go and she dies while you're away?

Unfortunately not due to it being a pre-existing condition.

We knew this could happen but everyone told us that we couldn't put our life on hold.

This our honeymoon!

We can't move it or change names apparently (well, name change is £556 per person - the cost of the flights)

Archergirl

I am very sorry to hear of your dilemma, I am sure though that the last thing your husbands gran would want is for you to loose your holiday.
Is there no way you could go and if the worst should happen ask for the funeral to be delayed until you come home.
It sounds as though your husband has been a good grandson and I doubt his gran would want you to lose your honeymoon.

EssexExile

I've been trying to think of gentle ways to put this but I'm not good at that sort of thing so I'll say it straight & apologise in advance.

I know it's hubby's decision & I don't know how close he is to his gran or his responsibilities in the situation so this may be wrong, but does he have to be there at the time of her passing?

I am old enough to have lost all my grandparents & my mum, I've never "needed" to be there at the time. Mum passed last year & my sister was away at the time, it really didn't matter, the funeral was delayed until she got back. Dad is 93, if he passes while I'm in The States next month I'd rather not know until I get home.

All families are different so this may be wholly inappropriate, if so I'm sorry, just trying to be practical.