How can I refund a flight to Vietnam and avoid high cancellation fees?

From messages by 4 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 13 days ago

TL;DR

Refunds depend on the fare rules: low-cost tickets may lose up to 80% of the price or be non-refundable. For more flexibility, book a refundable fare or a cancellation-protection option; one reported refund involved a RUB 3,000 deduction.

What the community said

Check the fare rules before paying: cheaper airline tickets often have the highest cancellation penalties or no refund at all. A deduction of around 80% can be part of the fare conditions.

14 days ago up to 80% deduction

If your plans may change, choose a flexible refundable fare or add cancellation protection in advance. This can be particularly useful if the airline changes the return-flight schedule after booking.

43 days ago flexible fare or cancellation protection ↗ link in original

When a refundable option is purchased, the booking service may show the expected deduction in advance. In one case, a ticket was refunded after travel to Vietnam with a RUB 3,000 fee withheld.

44 days ago RUB 3,000 deduction