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Delta change fee waiver—how can I change my flight without paying a fee?

There have been significant changes to Delta Airlines flight change policy due to the coronavirus pandemic. Delta has permanently eliminated the change fees for standard Economy (except Basic Economy), Economy Plus, Delta First, Delta Business, and Delta Premium Plus tickets if you’re travelling:

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The value of your travel credit will be your ticket price minus the cancellation fee, and you can use this credit to travel later.

Delta Airlines 24-Hour Flight Change Policy 

Delta Airlines’ 24-hour flight change policy is similar to its 24-hour cancellation policy. You have up to 24 hours from the time of original booking to make changes to your reservations without being charged a fee, provided you purchased your ticket 7 days or more before departure. This policy applies to all tickets except Basic Economy.

Delta Flight Change Policy for COVID

What is Delta Airlines covid-19 policy?

If your travel plans have been affected by COVID-19, you may either be offered a future flight credit or a refund, depending on the severity of the situation. If you’ve already cancelled your flight booking, you must fill out the Refund Form and await for a response on whether you’re eligible for a refund. If yes, you will receive a refund to your original form of payment. Credit card refunds typically take 7 business days to be credited back and other refunds up to 20 business days after you place your request. 

Delta Airlines Flight Change Policy for Basic Economy Tickets 

Delta Airlines change policy does not allow you to make changes to a Basic Economy ticket, even within the 24-hour window. The best way out would be to cancel within 24 hours (free of charge) and then buy a new ticket. 

Alternatively, you can cancel your ticket and opt for a flight credit, subject to a cancellation fee of:

Delta Airlines Flight Change Policy for Non-Refundable Tickets 

Delta Airlines’ revised flight change policy now allows you to change a non-refundable ticket free of charge. However, you will have to pay the fare difference, if any. 

If you’re making a same-day change, Delta Airlines will charge you: 

Delta Airlines Flight Change Policy for Refundable Tickets 

Delta Airlines will not charge you any change fee for making changes to a refundable ticket. However, if you’re changing to a costlier ticket, you will have to pay the price difference. If you’re changing to a cheaper option, the fare difference will either be refunded to your original payment method or converted into a flight credit for future use, depending on the fare conditions of your ticket. 

Delta Airlines Flight Change Policy & Fees for MileagePlus Award Tickets 

The change fee for award travel tickets has now been eliminated for: 

However, the flight change fee for making changes to an international award travel ticket not originating in the U.S. within 30 days of departure is:

How to Change MileagePlus Award Tickets

You can make changes to your MileagePlus award travel ticket online through Manage Reservations.

Delta Airlines Flight Change Policy for Coronavirus (New)

According to Delta Airlines new flight change policy due to coronavirus, all tickets issued by January 31, 2022, enjoy a change fee waiver. This includes Basic Economy tickets and covers all destinations. Plus, you’re allowed to cancel your flight and receive a flight credit which will be valid for 12 months from the original ticket’s issue date. 

How to Change a Flight on Delta Airlines 

You can change your Delta Airlines flight (time, date, or destination) by phone or online. Online changes can be made if you purchase your ticket directly from Delta.

To make changes to your flight date, time, and/or destination online, follow the steps listed below.

You will receive an e-mail confirming the flight change.

Note. If you want to cancel your flight and rebook later, go to Delta.com 🡪 Select My trips 🡪 Select Cancel flight 🡪 Select Confirm cancellation 🡪 Choose a Travel Credit option for future travel.

Delta Airlines Policy for Missed, Delayed, or Cancelled Flights

If your flight gets delayed by 1 hour or more or you miss a connecting flight, Delta will find you a new flight (you’ll be notified, and all you need to do is check in for the new flight, download your boarding pass, and proceed to take the flight). 

Alternatively, you can choose a flight that works best for you by following the steps below: 

If none of the flights work for you, you can ask for a refund.

Tip. If you need extra help, call Delta Airlines, contact Delta on social media (@Delta), or visit a Customer Service Center. 

Are Delta Travel Options Refundable?

If you refund or cancel your ticket and the fare rules of your ticket permit, your Travel Options bundle will be refunded automatically. If you have partially utilized your Travel Options bundle, the refund will only include the value of the unused portion of your Economy Plus/Premier Access features.

Delta Airlines Schedule Change Policies

If Delta Airlines changes your flight’s arrival/departure time or frequency, or adds/discontinues a route, or changes your aircraft type, you will be informed by email if you booked directly through Delta Airlines. If you booked through a third party such as a travel agency or website, your source of purchase will inform you of the schedule change. You can also find out by contacting your source of purchase or reviewing your flight itinerary on Delta.com.

If the new flight schedule doesn’t work for you: 

Delta will do its best to minimize the disruption caused to your travel plans. If the new flight option still doesn’t work for you because of a significant change in the scheduled arrival or departure time, or if you could not be accommodated in the same cabin as your original flight, you can ask for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions on Delta Airlines Flight Change Policy

What is Delta Airlines’ policy on changing flights within the 24-hour period?

Delta Airlines allows you to make changes to your flight within 24 hours of booking as long as you purchased your ticket at least 7 days before your flight’s scheduled departure date. This applies to all tickets, including Basic Economy.
 What is Delta Airlines’ flight time change policy?

Delta Airlines flight time change policy allows you to change your flight time (or date) without incurring any change fees for flights within the Delta States as well as international flights originating in the Delta States, as long as you pay the applicable fare difference. This includes all tickets, except Basic Economy tickets which cannot be changed (but cancelled for a fee and converted into a flight credit for future use). The one-way cancellation charges for Basic Economy tickets are USD 49.50 for domestic flights and USD 99.50 for international flights.
 What is Delta Airlines change fees for international flights?

Delta Airlines no longer charges any change fee on international flights originating in the Delta States, but you must pay the applicable fare difference. The change fee waiver applies to all tickets except Basic Economy. However, international flights originating outside of the Delta States (except Mexico and the Caribbean) will incur a change fee for Standard Economy and Premier Cabin fares, depending on the fare conditions.
 What is Delta Airlines’ policy on changing flight dates?

Delta Airlines’ policy on changing flight dates allows you to change your flight’s date/dates free of charge on all fares, except Basic Economy tickets. This change fee waiver applies to all tickets purchased for (a) international flights originating in the Delta States (b) flights between the USA and the Caribbean and Mexico, and (c) all domestic flights within the USA (incl. the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico).

For international routes not originating in the Delta States and not covered above, a change fee will apply depending on the fare rules of your ticket.
 What is Delta Airlines’ policy on changing flights?

Delta Airlines policy on changing flights allows passengers to change their flights without being charged a change fee on all tickets (except Basic Economy tickets issued after April 30, 2021) on (a) any flight within the Delta States, U.S.V.I. and Puerto Rico (b) any international flight that originates in the Delta States (c) any flight between the USA and the Caribbean and Mexico. On other international routes originating outside of the U.S., flight changes for Standard Economy and Premium Cabin tickets issued by January 31, 2022, will enjoy a change fee waiver, after which a change fee will apply. 

If your flight qualifies for a change fee waiver, you will still have to pay the price difference if your new ticket is costlier. Same-day changes will incur a fee unless you’re a MileagePlus Gold, Platinum, or 1K member.
 Can I change my Delta Airlines flight to another location?

Yes, you can change the destination of your flight as long as you pay the fare difference and change fee if it applies to your route as explained above.
 Can I make unlimited changes to my Delta Airlines flight?

Yes, you can make unlimited changes to any flight ticket, including Basic Economy tickets issued up to April 30, 2021, under the new change policy. However, you will be required to pay the difference in fare between the flights each time you make a change.
 If my new Delta Airlines flight costs less, will you refund the difference?

If your new Delta flight costs less, you may receive a future flight credit for the fare difference if your fare rules allow. If not, the fare difference will be forfeited.
 Must I choose a new flight right away on Delta Airlines?

No, you don’t have to. You can cancel your flight without choosing a new flight right away. After cancelling, you will receive a flight credit that you can use anytime up to 1 year from the day your original ticket was issued.
 Are group reservations subject to a change fee on Delta Airlines?

Yes, per the change fee policy, if you made a group reservation through the Delta Airlines Group Desk, you will be charged a change fee.
 Are international flights and domestic Basic Economy tickets subject to a change fee?

Delta Airlines has permanently removed the change flight fee for all international flights originating out of the Delta States, as well as all Delta flights between the Delta States and Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. For other international flights, the flight change fees for Standard Economy and Premium Cabin tickets issued by January 31, 2022, have been eliminated.
 Basic Economy tickets issued till April 30, 2021, will also not incur any flight change fee.
 What if I’ve already booked a flight?

If you booked a flight on/after March 3, 2020, you will not be charged any flight change fee as the travel waivers are already in force. You will also not have been charged a flight change fee if you had booked your flight before March 3, 2020, and your travel date was between March 3, 2020, and January 31, 2021.
 How many times can I change my flight?
 You can change your flight as many times as you like, as long as you pay the difference in fare each time.
 Must I choose a new flight right away?

No, you don’t have to. You can cancel your flight and apply for a flight credit which you can use within 1 year from your original ticket’s issue date.
 If my new flight is cheaper, will the fare difference be refunded?

If your new flight is cheaper, you will likely receive a future flight credit for the fare difference if the fare rules of your ticket permit.
 Does the flight change policy apply to award tickets also?

Yes, it does. You will not be charged a flight change fee for an award travel ticket as long as it is in an Economy or Premium Economy cabin and you’re travelling within the Delta States or you’re travelling internationally on a trip that originates in the Delta States.
 Will I still be charged a redeposit fee for an award ticket?

You will be charged a redeposit fee for an award ticket only if you travel within 30 days on a domestic or an international route.
 Will Delta Airlines still be offering refundable domestic tickets?

Yes, Delta Airlines will still be offering refundable domestic tickets. If you’re booking your ticket online, you’ll find them under the column marked Flexible.
 Is it free to join a standby flight list of an earlier flight?

Yes, starting January 1, 2021, you can stand by for an earlier flight for free. However, if your itinerary has a connecting flight, you will need to stand by for it as well.
 Am I allowed to make a same-day flight change and confirm my seat for free?

Yes, you can if you’re booking after January 1, 2021, and you are a MileagePlus Premier member. However, your new flight’s origin and destination must be the same as that of your original flight. Also, you must pay the fare difference if the same travel class is not available.
Other passengers (except Basic Economy) can also make a same-day change and confirm a seat, but they must pay the fare difference. Basic Economy passengers are allowed to stand by for other flights, as long as they are within 24 hours of the original flight’s departure time.
 Have the change fees been waived for domestic and international group bookings?

No, group fares booked via Delta’s Group Desk will still be subject to change fees.
 Am I allowed to change a flight booked through a third party?

You may be able to change a flight booking through Delta Airlines even if you booked through a third party. However, you may have to pay the applicable flight change fee. It’s always a good idea to check your options with your source of purchase before making a flight change via Delta Airlines.
How do I contact Delta Airlines Customer Service?

You can contact Delta Airlines Customer Service online via this link.
 Can you change a non-refundable Delta flight?

Yes, you can. Delta no longer charges any fees for making flight changes to non-refundable tickets. However, same-day changes will incur a change fee of USD 75 for Silver and general members. However, Gold and higher level members will not be charged any fee.
 Can I change a flight I already booked on Delta Airlines?

Yes, you can change any flight you booked on Delta Airlines as long as you do it within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket for a flight departing at least 7 days later.
 Additionally, Delta allows you to change—without any change fee—any standard Economy (excluding Basic Economy), Economy Plus, Delta First, Delta Business, and Delta Premium Plus tickets for passengers travelling within the U.S., between the U.S. and Mexico and the Caribbean, and all international flights originating in the Delta States.
 How much does it typically cost to change a flight on Delta?

Delta will not charge any change fee for making changes to flights in the following cases: 

Remember, you cannot change a Basic Economy ticket outside of the 24-hour window. Also, international flight originating outside of the U.S. will be subject to a flight change fee depending on the fare conditions of your ticket.