Usually non-refundable airline tickets are recommended. Non-refundable tickets are usually a fraction of the cost of refundable tickets and most non-refundable airline tickets are reusable (with a change fee) in the case of a cancellation. Please keep in mind that airline tickets are non-transferrable and must be used by the same person whose name is on the original ticket. Beware of "Basic Economy" tickets which are completely non-refundable – not reusable and not changeable – which are strongly discouraged.
April 8, 2025, 4:45 pm: The T&E Card Change Request form is failing intermittently. We are working with ITS to address the issue. In the meantime, please send us an email with the information the form requests to askfinance@virginia.edu