United Airlines Flight Change Policy

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, united airlines have decided to modify its flight reschedule policy. If any traveler is looking to change their flight date so he/she must read the below-given United airlines flight date change policy in a precious manner.

Get the Latest update on United Airlines flight change policy:

• Travelers can change their flight up to 24hours after the booking without any charges. But, after 24 hours of the booking, travelers will get the change charges and the difference amount.
• If the new flight fare is higher than the current flight then, the traveler also pays the difference amount including taxes.
• According to the United Airlines flight change policy, travelers are allowed to change or reschedule their flight tickets from the official website of the united airlines or application, authorized travel agent via the phone number 1 (800) 864-8331, and directly from the airport counter.

United Airlines Flight Date Change Policy:

• Travelers must inform the united airlines travel helpdesk via phone of the flight date change but, the flight date change must be at least seven days before the actual scheduled departure of the date.
• If the new flight fare is cheaper than the previous flight then the rest of the amount will convert into the reward points which will be used for the next booking

Steps To Change United Airlines Flight Date Online:

• Firstly, visit the official website of united airlines via any suitable web browser.
• Then, log in to your account via credentials.
• After then, tap on the ‘My Trip’ option.
• Enter the ‘Booking Number’ and ‘First & Last Name’ of the traveler. (If you have already login via credentials then, skip this step)
• Now, tap on the ‘’Find flight’ button and choose your booking.
• Go to the ‘Change/Cancel’ option and select ‘Change’.
• This time to select a suitable date from the calendar.
• After selection of the date, just choose the suitable flight as per the fare, time, class, or other factors.
• Make the final payment using any convenient payment option. (If it is required there)

Therefore, your united airlines flight date will successfully change and you will get a new e-ticket on your registered email address and mobile number.

United Airlines Flight Change Fee:

If the flight date has changed within 24 hours from the booking then, the change fee will not be applied from 31st December 2021 for basic economy tickets, non-refundable & refundable tickets, and award tickets.

In case, any traveler is making same date changes on their flight booking then the 75 US dollars will apply for the general and silver tier members as a United airlines flight change fee.

All the travelers are allowed to change their booking itineraries including date & flight before 24 hours from the departure of the flight.

If any traveler wishes to save their change charges or other penalties then, he/she must be changing their flight ticket within 24 hours of the ticket purchasing.

As per the United Airlines flight change policy, travelers will apply the difference amount as well as change charges if they cancel their booking after 24 hours of the booking.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I Change my Basic Economy class flight ticket?

No, basic economy class ticket holders can’t change or modify their flight tickets.

Can I Change my flight If I booked via third Party agent?

If your booking has been made by any travel agent or a third party then, travelers can change their ticket but, the change charges will differ.

Can I make a same-day change with discounted change fee?

Yes, For MileagePlus Premier® Silver class, Premier Gold, Premier Platinum class, and Premier 1K® class members can raise the request for the same-day flight change without any change charges. But it will not apply to the basic economy class ticket holders.

Can I Change my non-refundable ticket?

Yes, non-refundable ticket holders are also eligible for the flight ticket to reschedule but, the rest of the amount will credit as a future journey that will use for the next flight booking.

Can I change my flight ticket if the united airlines flight is delayed?

If the flight has been delayed more than 3 hours from the departure time then, the traveler can raise the request for an alternative flight but, this facility will depend on the passenger ticket.