Although I empathize with your circumstances, non-refundable means just that... non-refundable. Although it is not your fault weather wreaked havoc on the Bahamas, it is also not the fault of American Airlines. American is not responsible for your failure to travel due to Irene. The $300 dollars you quote reflects a change fee of $150 per ticket. You agreed to this condition when you purchased the excursion fare, and in exchange you received reduced airfare. You are not in debt for services not rendered, because American offered you the service. You are the ones who declined to accept. Had American failed to provide you with transportation, then YES you are entitled to a refund. In the future, purchase flight insurance in case you need to cancel, or book air/hotel packages. When you buy a package direct from the airline and something goes wrong, you are refunded.
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