After JetBlue cancelled his flight at the last minute, one traveller later asked ChatGPT to go and get his refund. He ended up with $866.36 back plus a $100 flight credit.
My flight [FLIGHT NUMBER] on [DATE] was cancelled by [AIRLINE]. I paid [AMOUNT] and [DID/DID NOT] accept an alternative. Tell me what I'm entitled to, then draft a short, firm refund request that quotes my booking reference [REF], asks for a cash refund to my original payment method within a set time, and says what I'll do if they don't respond.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Check whether you accepted a voucher or rebooking; it changes what you can ask for.
- Use ChatGPT to draft the request and, if your plan includes an agent mode, let it fill the airline’s form while you watch.
- Diary a follow-up date and escalate to the regulator or your card provider if you hear nothing.
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Reference: X @jakeottiger