United Airlines Flight Change Fee & Policy

As of 2021, United Airlines no longer charges change fees for most standard economy and premium cabin tickets (there may still be some exceptions for basic economy fares). Some key details about United Airlines Flight change fee policy:

• If you need to change your flight time or routing, you can do so without paying a change fee in most cases. You’ll just need to pay any difference in airfare if the new flight is more expensive.
• You can make flight changes up to 24 hours before departure without a fee. Within 24 hours, a same-day flight change fee would apply.
• If the new flight is less expensive, you can receive a travel credit for the fare difference that’s valid for one year.
• Basic economy tickets typically have more restrictions and may still incur change fees in many cases.
• There may be a fee if you change between Economy and Premium cabins, or vice versa.

So in summary – for standard economy and premium tickets, United no longer charges change fees, you’ll just pay or receive credit for any price difference on the new flight. But basic economy fares may still have change fees in many cases. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions!

United Airlines Change Fee Policy

Here is a summary of United Airlines’ current change fee policy:

• For standard economy and premium cabin tickets, change fees have been eliminated for domestic flights within the U.S., as well as flights to Mexico and the Caribbean. This applies to any changes made more than 30 days before departure.
• Within 30 days of travel, a $200 domestic change fee or $300 international change fee may still apply for standard tickets.
• Basic Economy tickets are generally non-refundable and non-changeable. However, prior to travel you can change your flight for a $200 domestic or $300 international change fee, plus any difference in fare.
• Same-day travel changes within the U.S., Mexico or the Caribbean incur a $75 same-day change fee plus any fare differences for standard economy tickets.
• Fees differ for award tickets, group bookings and more restrictive fare types – United’s Contract of Carriage contains more detailed information.

In summary, United Airlines Flight Change Fee no longer apply to standard domestic flights changed more than 30 days out. Within 30 days fees can still apply. And Basic Economy fares have more restrictions. Let me know if you need any clarification or additional details!

What is The Process To Change Flight?

Here are the steps to change a United Airlines flight booking:

1. Log in to your reservation on United’s website or mobile app. You can retrieve your reservation using your confirmation code or the traveler’s last name and ticket number.
2. Select the “Change Flight” option. This should give you a list of available alternate flight options to rebook.
3. Review the options and select your new desired flight time/date. Take note of any change fees or fare differences listed.
4. Confirm your new flight selection and enter passenger details. Make sure passenger names match those on your reservation.
5. If there is a fare difference, you will be prompted to pay that amount. United will also collect any applicable change fees at this step.
6. Review your updated itinerary details and new ticket number. You should receive an updated confirmation email with your new flight reservation.
7. If you booked with award miles, contact MileagePlus directly to redeposit your miles after changing flights.

Let me know if you need any other details! Reach out to United directly as well if you have any issues changing your flight online.