United Airlines Eliminates Change Fees Forever In Efforts To Win Customers

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United Airlines has eliminated change fees forever in efforts to win customers

, but no additional. At time of writing, this means you can change tickets for Basic Economy tickets or international travel that are issued by December 31, 2020, without change fees.Many travelers have been in the position where they want to fly earlier in the day, but the change fee is too much to stomach. Now, you can try to fly stand-by for free. If a seat becomes available, you will be able to jump on.

If you booked a flight before March 3, 2020, it depends on your travel dates. If you are booked to travel between March 3, 2020, and December 31, 2020, there also won’t be any change fees due to travel waivers already in place.This is a very beneficial new policy for travelers who have ever changing schedules, or to someone who enjoys a bit of flexibility.

In theory, you could book the last available flight for the day , and then attempt to show up to the airport early to jump on an earlier flight. However, this would require more time at the airport and the ability to be flexible if your planned change doesn’t work out. Sitting at the airline gate for hours sounds dreadful, but relaxing in anThere’s no limit to how many times you change your flight before the day of departure. However, you’ll have to pay for any fare difference each time.

 

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Great move. They've just made it easier for customers to choose them. Here's an article by Colin Shaw on why you need to make it easier for customers to do business with you. Hope it helps!

Maybe they should consider eliminating some of their nasty & rude flight attendants. I bet that would win some customers.

But not on basic economy, which is what most people buy. Forgot to add that detail?

Some redemption after soooooo many errors

Only changed cause they’re desperate. They had no problem making money before covid. Psh!

From a first time customer in AUS... Go to hell 🙂👍

Pay me back!

They just gained a customer 💯

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