Can I cancel or change my flight due to the coronavirus crisis? The booking policies of major airlines explained – The National

Can I cancel or change my flight due to the coronavirus crisis? The booking policies of major airlines explained – The National

From March, several airlines have introduced flexible booking policies designed to give travellers the option to change or cancel flights if travel plans change.. If you do book a flight to a destination that is subsequently listed in a country-imposed travel restriction, you will be able to claim a full refund - so long as your booking was made before the travel restriction was issued.. Advice from Dubai's biggest airline is that passengers should check relevant travel advisories for the latest updates.. Emirates passengers should contact their travel agent or the Emirates office for rebooking or refund options.. Passengers that were due to fly with the airline will be offered alternative flight arrangements, or can apply for a full refund.. Travellers affected by the changes can rebook to another destination or request a refund by emailing letstalk@flydubai with Travel Restrictions as the subject.. The Australian carrier has suspended all flights to and from mainland China after the coronavirus crisis.. Travellers with flights to China set to fly between now and Sunday, May 24, 2020 can apply to be rebooked on alternative services or request a refund.. Flights to mainland China with Lufthansa are cancelled until at least Friday, April 24,