Flexibility and Refundability. The Buzzwords for Post-Lockdown Travel

Volatile fare pricing, which has been around for a long time, is now turning up in the form of refundable fares.

Free-Range Flex Fares

The lockdown brought a host of new airline incentives with it. The airlines started offering free cancellations and changes like never before. While that is great — and understandable — there’s often a catch when airlines are being generous or testing out new offerings. So, we thought we’d dive deeper into the postmodern world of flexible fares, and outline how to navigate them after one of our eagle-eyed senior analysts unexpectedly spotted something new.

Let’s take a step back for a moment. Free cancellations in the form of a voucher or a trip credit are usually valid for 12 to 36 months (more information here). Although you have that year+ up your sleeve, “voucher” or “trip credit” means you don’t get any cash back in your hands, pockets, or otherwise.