{"id":96209,"date":"2025-06-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/how-to-get-a-refund-from-an-airline\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T08:38:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:38:52","slug":"how-to-get-a-refund-from-an-airline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/how-to-get-a-refund-from-an-airline\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Refund from an Airline\u00a0in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s be honest: sometimes dealing with an airline\u2019s refund process can feel like arguing with your WiFi router. If you\u2019re stuck wondering how to get your money back, we\u2019ve broken it down real easy. Whether it was a cancelled flight, missed flights or you\u2019re just not feeling the trip anymore, here\u2019s how to get a refund from an airline like a pro (or at least like someone who knows what they are talking about).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Get a Refund if an Airline Cancels Your Flight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the airline cancels your flight, you\u2019re usually entitled to a refund. Not a voucher. Not a travel credit. An actual, real money-back-to-your-account refund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what to do:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Don\u2019t panic. Get your booking reference number ready.
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  2. Head to the airline\u2019s website (or ours if you booked through Travelstart).
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  3. Look for the Manage Booking<\/strong> or Cancellation & Refunds<\/strong> section.
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  4. Follow the steps or call  customer service.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Did you know you get R1,000 off international flights with Travelstart+<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Steps to Request an Airline Refund (via Travelstart<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you booked through us, here\u2019s how to make magic happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Go to Travelstart Contact Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n