Lastminute.com help needed

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RichardCarribine

Hi,
I have flights only booked through Lastminute.com with Easy Jet, to Lanzarote 19-26th December 2020. I have tried to transfer the flights to Christmas 2021, but have been told in will cost an additional £1000 + because of the price difference!  If I cancel the flights, I would only get £26 airport tax back!  This seems ridiculously unfair, when they have cancelled package holidays which would then enable you to claim a full refund. 
Have I any other option?

Many thanks 

pogofish

Have I any other option?

Posting your own, or on an appropriate thread perhaps? - this is an index thread, for information and you clearly agreed to not hijack such threads as part of your signup.

Caz3121

Richard - you should start your own thread but you will find options available for Easyjet flights on the Easyjet website. Lastminute cannot give you more than the airline is offering (will actually likely be less by the time you factor in their fees)
If you want the protection that comes with a package holiday you need to book a package holiday. If the flights are operating then there is no entitlement from the airline/agent for a refund but you may want to check your travel insurance policy (assuming your reason for not travelling is covered by your policy)

savvy

Hi RichardCarribine I have split your posts off for a stand alone thread, good luck with your query

mattyprice4004

Unfortunately that’s the downside of booking flight only. 

Package holidays will have been cancelled due to lack of hotel availability but that’s not their concern if you are flight only - you could be a resident, travelling for work etc.

Ultimately you’re entitled to nothing over what they have offered; you booked separately to presumably save money and this situation is one of the downsides.
Sorry.