Flights & Airlines· Cover№ 284
Your Refund for a Canceled Flight in 2026 Is Cash, Not the Voucher They Offer First
Since October 2024, a canceled or significantly changed flight means the airline owes you an automatic cash refund to your original payment, not a travel credit, if you turn down the rebooking. Most people take the voucher anyway. Here is the trigger, the timeline, and how to say no.