What is considered a serious illness for Ryanair?


What is considered a serious illness for Ryanair? Serious illness requests are considered on a case-by-case basis at our discretion. We don't offer refunds for common ailments and illnesses (e.g., influenza, gastroenteritis, chicken pox, conjunctivitis) or for routine medical procedures such as hospital appointments or pre-planned treatments.


Has anyone ever got a refund from Ryanair?

In rare instances where Ryanair has cancelled your flight, failed to operate the flight reasonably according to schedule or you were denied boarding you may be entitled to a refund in accordance with Regulation (EC) 261/2004.


Can I cancel flight due to illness?

For emergency medical situations The document must provide a diagnosis and include the doctor's name and signature. Prescriptions are not accepted as valid documentation. Refunds and waived fees are always at the discretion of the airline and never guaranteed.


Is Ryanair special assistance free?

Please note that calls can be recorded for both formative and qualitative. Call records are kept for at least 90 days. Chat with a Special Assistance Agent for free.


Do airlines look at your prescriptions?

Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.


Can I take unmarked vitamins through TSA?

TSA has no restrictions on bringing vitamins in pill form and powder supplements in your checked luggage or carry-on bags. You can pack these items in their original packaging or transfer to pill organizers. You won't need to declare or show them to TSA agents when going through security.


What happens if you fly with a fever?

Some of the risk factors associated with flying with a fever are: Increased risk of thrombosis. Lack of rest during a flight. Risk of infection for other travelers.


How sick is too sick to fly?

Generally, you should also bag a trip if you have a fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit and symptoms such as coughing or sneezing, says William Schaffner, M.D., a professor of infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.


What is a medical reason to cancel a flight?

Cancel For Medical Reasons can reimburse a traveler to cancel their trip due to an unforeseen illness, injury, or death of the traveler, a traveling companion, or a non-traveling family member. Cancel For Medical Reasons is included by most policies under the Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption benefits.


How do I get a medical emergency flight?

Call Delta Reservations at 800-221-1212 to book a medical emergency fare.


Do I lose my money if I cancel a flight?

Canceling a nonrefundable fare will result in an eCredit for the full amount paid (minus any cancellation fees, depending on fare type and route). However, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you'll get the amount paid refunded back to your original form of payment.


What happens if you cancel a non refundable flight?

Non-refundable tickets cannot be returned for a refund. However, if you cannot use your ticket, you may be able to apply its value toward a future flight. The airline may charge additional fees for changes made to a non-refundable ticket.


What is not allowed in Ryanair baggage?

The following are strictly prohibited on board: Guns, firearms, or similar weapons; Pointed/edged weapons and sharp objects; Blunt instruments (that is any blunt instrument capable of causing injury, this includes some sporting equipment such as tennis rackets, hurleys, and baseball bats);


What are valid reasons to cancel a flight and get a refund?

Covered reasons for Trip Cancellation
  • Medical reasons (unforeseen ailment, injury or death in the family)
  • Inclement weather or natural disasters (tropical storms, hurricanes, etc.)
  • Terrorist attack (in or around where you're planning to visit)
  • Financial default (of a carrier)
  • Involuntary layoff or termination.