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This pandemic is new territory for everyone and I think it's too early to know how event holders will react. I see you facing two different types of events which might have different pressures on refunds.

The first event, the air show, is a large, complex production. The promoters should have some type of insurance that covers receipt losses due to cancellations, but "should have" does not equal "does have." Still, the show is not cancelled, it's postponed so technically it's still "on," and not covered by insurance. The fact that you are unable to attend the new date is, therefore, something that is "negotiable" with the promoters and how they decide will be dependent upon how many dissatisfied customers they have and how important "doing the right thing" means to them.

Frankly, I believe the new date is not likely to pan-out. That, plus the loss of an important attraction like the Blue Angels may result in an out and out cancellation. You may have to wait a while for a refund to be declared because, as of now, I think the show is in limbo. Your contract with the show (small print on the ticket or order form) may spell out refund policies. Those policies may or may not apply, depending on how this situation unfolds, but it is too early for a show that involves such a large capital outlay.

The photo shoot is a different situation, likely done by a small-time business or individual. Once again, the date of the original shoot was cancelled, but the shoot itself was rescheduled and another option was offered for ticket purchasers. The money for pre-purchases was not likely placed aside and it's doubtful the business has insurance for their activity. Quite possibly, the money is already spent and the person behind the activity cannot give refunds. Legal? Don't know. A lot will depend on how important for the business it is to keep the customers happy and returning. If this has been an annual or regular event with many repeating participants, then the business will more likely "bite the bullet" and give refunds.

In short, it's too early to tell how businesses will respond to cancellations beyond their control. The closer we get to cancelled dates and rescheduled dates, the clearer the picture will become. If I were in your situation, I would take a wait-and-see attitude, keep monitoring the events involved, and push for a refund when it's clear the event cannot be held or is so significantly altered that it is no longer what was advertised.