+1-888-415-1245 What is United Airlines Cancellation Policy?
United Airlines' cancellation policy varies depending on the type of ticket you purchased. Here’s a breakdown of their general cancellation rules:
24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation
If you cancel a ticket within 24 hours of booking and the departure is at least 7 days away, you are eligible for a full refund without any cancellation fees.
This applies to all ticket types, including Basic Economy, non-refundable, and refundable tickets.
Basic Economy Tickets
Non-refundable and non-changeable, except for the 24-hour risk-free cancellation policy.
If you need to cancel after 24 hours, you will not receive a refund or flight credit.
Non-Refundable Tickets
You can cancel a non-refundable ticket, but you won't get a refund.
Instead, you will receive a travel credit for the value of your ticket, minus a cancellation fee.
Fees for canceling non-refundable tickets vary based on destination and fare type.
Refundable Tickets
You can cancel at any time before departure and receive a full refund to your original payment method.
No cancellation fees apply to refundable fares.
Award Tickets (MileagePlus)
United allows free cancellations and redeposits of miles for most award tickets if canceled at least 30 days before departure.
If canceled within 30 days of departure, a cancellation fee may apply.
Same-Day Cancellations & No-Show Policy
If you don’t cancel a flight and fail to show up, the ticket value is lost.
For same-day changes, United allows you to switch to another flight on the same day for a fee (waived for Premier members).
For more details, visit United Airlines' website or contact customer service at:
U.S.: 1-888-415-1245
U.K.: 44-203-869-5245