Mother suddenly passed away

Orville

Hi.

My Mother without no real notice passed away from cancer earlier this week.

She showed no visible signs until about 48 hrs before her passing, although the docs said she must have known as there would have been.

Anyway. I have a flight booked to Cyprus with BA in September.

Needless to say I wont be going.

Do BA have a bereavement refund policy if a family member passes away?.

If so can you give me any pointers as to where to start.

Many thanks.

elsien

So sorry to hear about your loss.
Would this not be covered by your travel insurance? 

Otherwise unless you bought a refundable flight, which I’m guessing you didn’t, maybe the best you can hope for us to move the date? 

bagand96

Sorry for your loss. 

You'll need to call BA according to their FAQs https://ukprepin.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8876/

gwynlas

Sorry for your loss but unless there are major problems organising funeral you should still be able to go away in September. A break from routine even if not a fun holiday would be good for you.

Orville

gwynlas said:

Sorry for your loss but unless there are major problems organising funeral you should still be able to go away in September. A break from routine even if not a fun holiday would be good for you.

Hi.

My father passed away a few years ago in September. I was actually going to be away on the anniversary date.

Now with my mother passing the last thing I want to do is to be on a beach in Cyprus just thinking about the both of them and feeling guilty.

If I can't claim the air fare back then fine. I'll just leave it. It was a business class seat at +£800 which is why I am looking for info.

bagand96

Orville said:

gwynlas said:

Sorry for your loss but unless there are major problems organising funeral you should still be able to go away in September. A break from routine even if not a fun holiday would be good for you.

Hi.

My father passed away a few years ago in September. I was actually going to be away on the anniversary date.

Now with my mother passing the last thing I want to do is to be on a beach in Cyprus just thinking about the both of them and feeling guilty.

If I can't claim the air fare back then fine. I'll just leave it. It was a business class seat at +£800 which is why I am looking for info.

Only BA can give you an answer for certain.  If it's a business class fare it may be more flexible than a standard economy, or even refundable.  But again you'll have to speak with BA or refer to the terms of your ticket  (are there any options in Manage My Booking?)

J_B

Orville said:

My father passed away a few years ago in September. I was actually going to be away on the anniversary date.

Now with my mother passing the last thing I want to do is to be on a beach in Cyprus just thinking about the both of them and feeling guilty.

People deal with bereavement differently, but, what do you have to feel guilty about?

Remember the good times and celebrate their lives ... with a holiday.

My F i L passed away recently - we had to wait 5 weeks for the funeral, but then as soon as we could afterwards, we went to Cyprus and lay on the beach relaxing after a stressful time ... and remembered 'a long life well lived'.

swingaloo

J_B said:

Orville said:

My father passed away a few years ago in September. I was actually going to be away on the anniversary date.

Now with my mother passing the last thing I want to do is to be on a beach in Cyprus just thinking about the both of them and feeling guilty.

People deal with bereavement differently, but, what do you have to feel guilty about?

Remember the good times and celebrate their lives ... with a holiday.

My F i L passed away recently - we had to wait 5 weeks for the funeral, but then as soon as we could afterwards, we went to Cyprus and lay on the beach relaxing after a stressful time ... and remembered 'a long life well lived'.

I agree with this. Just as an aside and I dont mean this to sound 'off' but you said that you were going to be away on the anniversary of your fathers death so mum would not have had you with her then. 
If you could ask mum now what you should do, do you think she would have said 'Cancel your holiday'.

Skiddaw1

I agree.

Seems to me it's the perfect way for you to celebrate their lives.

sheramber

My son and his family went on holiday 2 weeks after my husband's funeral. 

It never occured to me to thst he shouldn't go.