RyanAir Cancellation and Refund Policy

About RyanAir

Had a change in plans? If you have booked your flight with Ryanair and no longer need to travel, then here is how you can cancel the flight and check if you are eligible for any refund. Here, we will discuss Ryanair cancellation and refund policy, so that you can make an informed decision.

Ryanair is an Irish ultra-low-cost airline, founded in 1984 and commenced its operation in 1985. It is headquartered in Swords, Dublin and has its primary operational bases at Dublin and London Stansted Airport. It has a fleet size of 514 aircraft, and covers 225 destinations globally.

Ryanair Cancellation and Refund Policy

The airline doesn’t allow its customers to cancel their flights. Instead, the airline’s added feature allows passengers to manage their booking by making specific changes like date and name to reschedule their trip instead of canceling it.

Furthermore, if you need to cancel the ticket, then all you can do is not showing-up at the airport. In addition, if the passenger is affected by an immediate family bereavement within 28-days of your intended flight date and you no longer wish to travel, Ryanair will provide you a complete refund.

Ryanair 24-hour Cancellation Policy

• Ryanair allows its passengers to make changes in their bookings free of charge within the 24-hours of booking, under Ryanair 24-hours cancellation policy.
• Ryanair doesn’t allow cancellation within 24-hours of purchase if the flight originates within the UK and Europe.
• Flights originating to/from the USA and Canada, can be canceled within 24-hours of booking.
• The 24-hours risk-free period is not applicable to flights purchased via Ryanair Club Miles account.
• The 24-hours risk-free period is not applicable to group reservations.

How to Get Compensation in Case of Flight Delay or Cancellation?

In case of delayed or canceled flights, Ryanair compensates its passengers. If due to unforeseen circumstances, Ryanair cancels your flight, they will notify you beforehand and compensate you.

• If the flight is delayed by 5 hours, you will be compensated
• The airline never offers any alternate flight

How to Cancel Ryanair Flight?

Online Method

• Flights booked via Ryanair’s official website, can be canceled
• Visit the airline’s website and click on ‘Manage Booking’
  • You can retrieve your booking in one of the three waysEnter your six digit booking reference and the last name of the passenger.
  • Enter the card holder’s name along with the last four digits debit/credit card number provided at the time of booking.
  • Sign in with your email address provided at the time of booking.
• Click on the booking you want to cancel. If you are eligible, the airline will allow you to cancel the flight. Else, all you can do is to make changes in your booking.

Offline Method

Visit the Ryanair counter at the airport or to the nearest Ryanair booking cancellation office. Carry a valid photo and your flight tickets.

Ryanair Cancellation Fee

Ryanair doesn’t allow cancellation except for some unavoidable circumstances. If due to unforeseen situations, you need to cancel the flight, then expect to pay a fee of €25 as cancellation fee.

Ryanair Refund Policy

• If you do not travel on your booked flight, the air fare, fees, and charges are non-refundable, but you can apply for a refund of the government taxes within one month of the date of travel.
• Government tax refund is subject to an administration fee of €20.
• If the refund amount is less than the applicable administration fee, no refund will be initiated.
• If you have to cancel the flight due to the sudden demise of an immediate family member, the airline will either allow you to change your booking or cancel the flight. The airline will initiate a complete refund.

How to Get Refund from Ryanair?

Ryanair Refund Policy states that in order to process your refund request, you need to submit the below information

• Submit your flight reservation number
• Confirm your relationship with the deceased
• Attach documentary evidence
• Confirm which customer requires a full or partial refund

RyanAir Customer Support Number

Ryanair customer support numbers vary depending on the region you are calling from. Here is a list of the important phone numbers required to cancel your Ryanair ((FR) flight or claim a refund.

• Spain: + 34 872552447
• Alternative number:  +34 800000585
• Email: [email protected]

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