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My niece uninvited me to her wedding.
Should I ask her to reimburse me for the cost of my plane ticket?
The wedding is two weeks away, and my ticket is nonrefundable.
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L.
Dear L.,
Sure, it’s possible for you to ask her to pay you back.
Id also say that reimbursing you for the plane ticket is the right thing for your niece to do.
You dont say why your niece uninvited you to her wedding.
If she trimmed the guest list due to costs, then Id say your odds are zilch.
Ditto if she cut you because you had a falling-out.
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(Note: That includes $160 for a wedding gift.
If you havent already sent one, consider yourself off the hook there.)
Or do you have friends and family in the location who wont be in attendance?
Otherwise, read the fine print on the flight confirmation.
Nonrefundable typically doesnt mean non-changeable.
Most airlines allow you to change the flight for a fee, even if the ticket is nonrefundable.
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You may also be able to get a voucher from the airline for future use.
Though its a long shot, you might try calling the airline and politely explaining the situation.
Travel blogs are filled with stories of passengers who successfully got refunds on nonrefundable plane tickets.
Be honest, though, and dont make any claims you cant back up.
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