Can I Cancel My United Flight Without Penalty?

Your options to cancel your ticket without penalty will depend on the fare conditions of your ticket. You must keep in mind that changes or cancellations made over the phone will require you to pay a service fee. In this Air1Network blog, we’re going to give you an in-depth understanding of whether you can avoid United Cancellation fee.

How can I avoid cancellation fee on United?

If you have booked your ticket through the United Airlines website, mobile app or customer contact center, you can avoid a cancellation fee. Take a look at the various options available to you.

  • Utilize the 24-hour flexible booking policy - If your United flight is not less 7 days away from the time your ticket was reserved and it is just 24 hours since you booked your ticket, you can cancel your ticket according to United cancellation policy and get a full refund.
  • Use the website for the cancellation - If you use ‘MyTrips’ on United website, you will not have to pay an additional service fee when you call a United agent.
  • Cancel flights for all passengers - To benefit from 24-hour cancellation policy, you must cancel all flights for all passengers on the reservation. Partial cancellations are not eligible for this policy.

Your cancellation problems on United can be handled when you call at +1-800-864-8331. But, Air1Network has ticketing executives who can help you out. We’re available for calls at +1-844-414-9223.  

Can I get a full refund on United Airlines?

United Airlines refund policy depends on the fare class you’re travelling on. But, even if you are not eligible for a full refund you will get travel credits you can use for future booking. United Airlines has removed all fees for cancelling and changing award flights booked using miles accumulated by you. Here is what your options may look like depending on the fare class.

  • For Basic Economy Tickets - You can cancel after the 24-hour window but you will get travel credits
  • For tickets booked using Money and Miles - United flight cancellation policy gives you the option of cancelling but you will get travel credits.  

Will I be able to make changes without incurring a fee?

If you are travelling on a Basic Economy ticket, you need to pay a fee or penalty for making changes. This is because a Basic Economy ticket is unchangeable. If you have upgraded to Economy or Premium, you can avoid paying a fee on United ticket cancellation. Be reminded you may not be charged a cancellation fee if you’re traveling on certain routes.

  • For Economy passengers - If the flights are originating in the US and for domestic flights within US. 
  • For Premium Cabin passengers - For domestic flights within US and flights originating in US.  

United tries to add convenience to passengers by providing passengers travel credits upon cancellation of tickets. If you’re unsure as to whether you are eligible for cancellation, we’ve travel experts to guide you. Feel free to call Air1Network at +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-864-8331.

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