Flight Change Policy
Airline Change Policy Overview
Understand change policies for major airlines
General Change Policy Guidelines
- Most airlines allow changes within 24 hours of booking without fees
- Basic economy tickets typically have the most restrictions
- International flights often have different rules than domestic
American Airlines
Policy: Changes allowed for a fee (varies by fare type), no fees for same-day changes on eligible tickets
Fees: $25-$400 depending on route and fare class
Timeframe: Changes must be made before scheduled departure
Delta Air Lines
Policy: No change fees for most tickets (except Basic Economy), fare difference may apply
Fees: None for main cabin and above, Basic Economy cannot be changed
Timeframe: Changes allowed up to departure time
United Airlines
Policy: No change fees for most tickets excluding Basic Economy, international flights may have different rules
Fees: None for standard economy and above
Timeframe: Changes permitted until flight departure
Southwest Airlines
Policy: No change fees ever, only pay fare difference if new flight costs more
Fees: None
Timeframe: Changes allowed up to 10 minutes before departure
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