Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Delta offers compassion flights for immediate family members in the case of death or imminent death. The airline will require that you provide the deceased's name, relationship to you, name of funeral home, hospital, hospice and doctor. Delta requires you to contact Delta Reservation Sales at 1-888-750-3284 to book the flight. The airline does allow changes for the return flight. While some ticketing penalties may be waived, other fees may be applied.
United also offers bereavement airfares. United offers 10-percent discounts for those that qualify. The airline requires verification of the deceased name, relationship to the traveler, and funeral home information. Tickets can be purchased through United Airline ticketing counters or by phone at 1-800-864-8331.
Continental Airlines compassion fare discounts range from 5 to 20 percent, depending on the total cost of the round trip. Continental's list of immediate family members is larger than other airlines, and includes foster parents, siblings, in-laws, domestic partners, stepchildren and stepparents. Proof regarding the deceased is required. Travelers may book compassion fares online if they have all the information regarding the deceased and funeral home.
American Airlines does not post specific guidelines on compassion or bereavement fares. However, American Airlines suggests using their reservation number, 1-800-433-7300. Depending on the situation, the airline may provide discounts for emergency travel situations, such as a death. The airline will ask the traveler to provide proof of deceased and relationship.