From: John Levine on
>What type of ticket or code do I need to look for on the ticket that
>will allow me a refund in case of cancellation of trip?

In most cases, only full fare coach, fare class Y, is refundable,
and those are very expensive, like $2000 or more.

Poking around, I see some LAX-MNL fares under $1000 with non-lethal
cancellation penalties. Some will give you a refund less $100 or $250,
some won't give you a refund but will let you reschedule your trip for
later, again with a $100 or $250 penalty.

> I have some things going on in my life where I might not be able to
>make the RT trip to the Philippines and I want to have the option of
>cancelling. I guess I can forget about any type of consolidator
>ticket under those circumstances?

Right, although a specialist agent who knows that market would
probably be able to help you find a ticket with reasonable refund or
change penalties.

>Is thare any trip insurance with liberal cancellation clause?

Unless you are prepared to fake your own death, no.

R's,
John




From: John Levine on
>>>Is thare any trip insurance with liberal cancellation clause?
>> Unless you are prepared to fake your own death, no.

>Hmm, not sure the last point is correct. Take a look at this
>insurance: http://www.travelinsure.com/aboutus.asp CAncel for "any
>reason"

You're right, they offer arbitrary cancellation coverage, but with a
25% deductible. You'd be better off buying your ticket on an airline
that lets you cancel and get a refunds less $100 or $250. As I said,
there appear to be such tickets available LAX-MNL.

R's,
John