United Airlines Cancellation Policy: Everything You Need to Know

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United Airlines is among top airlines of world that offers flexible traveling options to the passengers. But plans change and understanding the United Airlines cancellation policy could save you time, stress and money. Whether it’s because of unexpected events or just changing your mind about your travel plans, knowing the cancellation policies for United can help you make the best decision.
1. United Airlines 24-Hour Cancellation Policy
United Airlines – 24-Hour Risk-Free Reservation Policy United Airlines is one of the major airlines operating locally and internationally, which also has a flexible cancellation policy for the passengers — the details of which are as under:
The ticket was bought no later than one week before the departure date.
This was a direct booking on United Airlines’ official website, app, or customer service.
It is a United Airlines ticket purchased directly from United (not booked through a third party).
This applies to all fare types including Basic Economy, Economy and Premium fares.
2. United Airlines Refundable vs. Non-Refundable Tickets
Refundable Tickets
Travelers with refundable tickets can cancel their flights any time before departure and be refunded in full to the original form of payment.
These tickets tend to be pricier, but provide more flexibility if travel plans change.
Non-Refundable Tickets
After the 24-hour risk-free period, if you cancel a non-refundable ticket, you will not get a cash refund.
Instead, you might get a travel credit, which can be applied to future flights.
Cancelation fees are applicable depending on fare type and destination.
3. United Airlines Basic Economy Cancellation Policy
Tickets include a Basic Economy fare option that has the most restrictive policies:
Typically non-refundable and non-changeable.
To be eligible for a full refund, must be canceled within 24 hours of booking and booked at least a week in advance of travel.
If the airline changes your schedule significantly or cancels the flight outright, you should be eligible for a refund or travel credit.
4. Cancellation Fees and Travel Credits
United Airlines has removed change fees for most tickets, but cancellation fees may still apply depending on the type of ticket and route:
Domestic Flights: Standard Economy and higher no cancellation fees; other tickets get travel credits
International Flights: In some cases, non-refundable fares can be canceled for a fee, depending on route and destination.
Basic Economy: No changes allowed, and generally no refunds.
In such cases, the travel credits are typically valid for one year from the date they were issued, instead of from the originally scheduled date of travel.
5. How to Cancel a United Airlines Flight
There are various methods to cancel your flight:
Online via the United Airlines Website/App
Visit www. united. Head to www.dell.com and sign into your account.
Go to “My Trips,” select the booking you want to cancel.
Select “Cancel Flight” and go through the prompts.
If it is eligible, you will see if there are refund details or travel credit options.
By Phone
Dial United Airlines customer service: 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331).
Submit your booking information and ask for help to cancel.
At the Airport
Approach a United Airlines ticket counter and request an agent to process your cancellation.
6. United Airlines Flight Disruptions and Involuntary Cancellations
If the flight is canceled by United Airlines because of weather, technical issues or operational disruptions, United may owe you:
No matter which ticket you purchased, a full refund.
Rebooking free of charge on the next available flight.
Compensation (based on cause of cancellation and airline policy).
7. United Airlines MileagePlus Award Ticket Cancellation
If you used MileagePlus miles to book a flight you can cancel this flight and redeposit your miles (with a waived fee for select elite status members) through United Airlines:
General members: A cancellation charge can be used.
Premier Silver, Gold, Platinum, and 1K members: Fee waivers or reductions may be available.
8. Special Cases: Medical and Military Cancellations
22, according to United Airlines, which provides enhanced consideration for cancellations because of:
Medical emergencies (documentation required for refunds or rescheduling).
Military orders (service members may receive full refunds with valid proof).