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How to Get a Sympathy Airline Fare

Sympathy airfare is commonly known as bereavement fare, which is considered a special accommodation for passengers flying to attend a funeral or spend time with a loved one who is on his deathbed. The shock of losing a loved one is difficult and the added stress of arranging for, and paying for, last minute airfare does not help your situation. When looking into bereavement airfare, remember that airlines only allow you the bereavement discount for immediate family members.

Instructions

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  Contact your airline of choice by phone to book your bereavement airfare.
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  Provide the airline representative with the name of the funeral home, date of the funeral and the name of the deceased; this information is necessary when booking bereavement fare. If you are visiting a relative on his deathbed you need to provide the name and phone number of the physician caring for your loved one.
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  Give the airline a copy of the death certificate or other documentation when you make your return flight. Bereavement fare is only available to those who can prove the death of an immediate family member.

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