Just in case my husband and I do not start speaking to eachother by next week, wanted to get some insight into cancelling tickets purchased on Expedia. I read their policy, but I was wondering if anyone has ever done it and not lost all their money.

I have a feeling you are out of luck. A fight with your husband does not qualify as an emergency in the eyes of the airlines.

Depending on the fare class it might be possible to get a credit for future travel for part of the ticket. That said on some airlines re-ticketing fees are so high that they eat up the "cheap" airfare.

Dear Calamari,

I certainly hope that your domestic difficulties are reconciled and that you and DH have a pleasant trip.

I don't think Calamari is referring to airline tickets, as Expedia is just a travel agent like any other, in that regard.

I assume the item in question is a complete hotel/vacation package or something Expedia itself sells that is nonrefundable.

Calamari - leave the husband at home, but take the trip!

Heather - I like the way you think, but somehow showing up on my MIL's doorstep without her son might not go over well. I do like that idea at least at the moment!

Calamari,

I know it's not the same as a full trip, but I did cancel a hotel only booking with Expedia just a few weeks ago without any problem or costs.

Hope you get it sorted out!

Jim

Get a medical certificate from the doctor for some "complaint", then your insurer will reimburse the cost of your trip, mine does this for a nominal fee. Expedia won't refund tickets, as far as they are concerned it's your problem even if your arm was hanging off.

If you paid with a US credit card, you may simply refuse to pay, but keep ALL documentation of cancellations, etc!
I have never had a problem!
Full disclosure - I have a professional relationship with a high powered litigation firm here in DFW.
M

Calamari, sorry that whatever happened has happened. How about considering other cheap accommodation and making this an entirely different trip than what you had planned? I hope you get the solution you want.

I suspect that if you DO try to simply not pay the credit card bill you'll have trouble...you can do so for "non-delivery of goods and services" but I doubt you'll have much luck with "because I decided not to go." Once the CC issuer gets the full story (and they WILL investigate because they want their own fee, too) you may be out of luck.
Mr. "I have a relationship with..." whomever it is...I can se WHY he might have that relationship...it's probably akin to fraud.

Call you MIL and tell HER what's going on if you dare...I suspect in this case that might serve you better than any "high-powered" attorney. Good luck.

DH is over whatever was buzzing around in his touqe. Trip is back on as planned. I have never purchased travel insurance in my life. I guess I should look into that for next time. Thanks for all the tips and input.

Calamari, it's good to hear that it is sorted out. It's so much better all the way around -- and in more ways than hassles or money. Have a wonderful trip!

Calamari - Glad to hear everything is back on track. FYI - I had air/hotel with Expedia a few years ago and when we arrived I didn't like the hotel and cancelled it and stayed elsewhere. I had to pay a cancellation fee but it wasn't all that expensive. I wasn't charged for the hotel just the cancellation fee.

Calamari, I looked up this thread to find out if things have improved, and I'm happy to learn that all is well. Have a great trip.