People prefer planning but it sometimes goes against your plan. People tend to book flights in advance to save the hustle which happens at the end of the moment. But sometimes many priorities come up and you need to cancel or change your recent booking. However many flights are not very flexible but United Airlines is one of the best airlines if you want to change your recent booking. Yes! You heard it right. You can edit your recent booking and even cancel your recent booking and rebook it again. How? Let’s see.
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What are the ways to change the date
Via online mode.
- Step-1: Visit the official website and login to your account to go to the “my trip” option.
- Step-2:Your recent booking will come up on the screen and you need to click on the change flights button.
- Step-3: if you are being lucky then there will be your preferred day that you need to choose will come up. Then, choose the preferred date for yourself, review the changes and confirm your booking.
- Last step- if you are cancelling and rebooking your flight then only you need to pay the difference of fare. After that, you are all set to fly.
Via offline mode
Option-1: you can call on the official number which is given on the website of United airlines and give them your required changes and details they will help you out.
Option-2: you can also visit the airport check in counters and take help from the representative, they will help you out in the process.
Applicable Fee for Changes
United airlines has updated their policy when they are totally open for these changes penalty free. Even in international flights you can change the preferred date without any charges. But, There is another side. Basic economic tickets are totally non refundable and non changeable and this facility is not for the tickets. Also, last minute changes are not allowed as it will disturb the security setup.
Refunds and Credits
You can apply for the changes within the 24 hours of booking or before the 24 hours of the departure. you can apply for the refund in the given time frame before the departure of the flight. Amount will be credited within 7 to 10 working days in the original form of payment. In some cases travel voucher credits will also avail to the travellers which can be used in future flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline to make the changes?
Try to do it as early as possible although the window is open 24 hours before departure.
- Which fare doesn’t allow you to make the changes?
There is no option of changing basic economy fares. You can cancel and rebook though.
- How much will be the fare difference?
It depends upon your type of fare that you have chosen at your new date. You can’t ignore paying this difference.
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