Source: BroBible
Summary
A woman, Mads, shared her experience with Delta’s bereavement fares on TikTok. She needed to book a flight to attend her grandfather’s funeral and was quoted a price of $929 for a bereavement fare. However, she found that a regular ticket was cheaper, at $719. Mads questioned the price difference and was told by Delta that the bereavement fare was more flexible, but she discovered that it was not refundable or changeable. She eventually booked a flight with SkyMiles, but experienced delays and issues with United Airlines. Mads’ experience raises questions about the value of bereavement fares and the flexibility they offer.
Our Reading
The habit gets a new name.
Bereavement fares: because grieving families need a little more flexibility… and a bigger bill. The “flexibility” of these fares seems to be limited to waiving service fees, but not actually making the ticket more affordable or convenient. And who needs a refundable or changeable ticket when you’re dealing with a family emergency, anyway?
The lifestyle enters the chat: where airlines sell “bereavement fares” as a premium product, and customers are left wondering if they’re being taken advantage of.
Our original observation: Grief is a terrible time to learn that your airline’s “bereavement fare” is just a fancy name for “regular ticket with a side of extra fees.”
Author: Evan Null
