How much does it cost to cancel or change an Air Ticket?.
There are many cases of people buying a return Air Ticket somewhere, and then changing plans for the return journey, and having to change dates or even cancel.
Some Airlines offer Free Cancellation policies, BUT, if you book via a Travel Agent, you may be liable to their fees for arranging the Cancellation or Change, in addition to any Airline fees.
Travel Agent Booking Terms & Conditions:.
Example 1:
Changes to International bookings (excluding Trans-Tasman bookings) will incur a fee of $75 per passenger per booking in addition to supplier fees.
Cancellations to International bookings (excluding Trans-Tasman bookings) will incur a fee of $300 per passenger per booking in addition to supplier fees.
http://www.flightcentre.com.au/booking-terms-condition
Example 2:
30. If you cancel your Travel Product, we reserve the right to charge a minimum cancellation fee of AUD75 per person per booking for international departures.
31. If you wish to amend your Travel Product, we reserve the right to charge a minimum amendment fee of AUD55 per person for international bookings and AUD33 per person per booking for domestic bookings.
http://www.harveyworld.com.au/content/disclaimer/11916
Refunds can also take around 12 weeks to be made back to the payment method used.
Airline Booking Terms and Conditions:.
Jetstar:
Refund and Change Fee ONLINE $50 for domestic Flights
Change Fee: $75 Long Haul International
http://www.jetstar.com/ph/en/planning-and-booking/fares/fees-and-charges
Qantas:
Fees depend on flight type. Some are NO refund, some are Full Refund
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/schedule-of-fees/au/en