Well my grandmother could go to the doctor and say she didn’t feel well, but I’m not exactly sure if that would be a good enough reason to forfeit a flight. I’m not sure what qualifies though. If the doctor writes that she feels dizzy, has a cold, etc. it still might not be enough to trigger the insurance company to pay.

If my parents take the travel insurance route I’ll definitely post about whatever we find out.

Thanks for the travel agent suggestion. I hadn’t thought about that, but I suggested my dad call someone to get advice and to see if they could book the trip for a better price. I gave my dad your agent’s email address.

The trip is to Hawaii, so it’s not out of the country, but that’s good to know for the next time I fly overseas! Thanks for commenting.

That’s exactly my fear Sense. That my folks will fork over money for the insurance and then the company won’t pay out if my grandmother gets sick. I guess it’s clear if my folks get insurance that they read the policy three or four times before signing on the dotted line.

Awesome point about the discounted ticket with an acceptable change fee. I hadn’t thought about that option!

Good point. If they go the insurance route I think it’s best to get insurance for before and during.

If you do find a good travel insurnace, please let me know!!