Continental Airlines offers relatives of the deceased discount fares in the case of an emergency or death. To receive the fare, you will need to provide Continental with: the name of your relative; relationship to you; the name, address and telephone number of the funeral home, hospice or hospital; and name of the doctor. You might also get the discount fare retroactively if you purchased a full fare but did not have the necessarily documents at the time you booked it. You will need to submit a copy of the death certificate to receive the discount. You can either call or book a bereavement fare online.
You can purchase a bereavement fare on Delta Airlines by calling the airline directly. As with other airlines, you need to meet the definition of "immediate family" to qualify for the fare and provide required documentation when purchasing a ticket. Specifically, you will need to provide: the name of your relative; your relationship to him or her; the name and phone number of the funeral home, hospital or hospice; and the name of the doctor.
United Airlines offers customers compassion fares at a discount of 10 percent off published fares within six days of travel. You can either call the reservation phone number or book a ticket directly at the ticket counter at the airport. When making the reservation, you will need to provide: the name of the family member; his or her relationship to you; the name, address and phone number of the funeral home, hospital or hospice; and the name of the doctor.
American Airlines might offer emergency or bereavement fares but you need to call to get more detailed information. You can call their reservation number at 1-800-433-7300.
