Is the change fee deducted from fare credit?
Earlier this year I had to cancel a non-refundable flight (6 tickets) on United. We were told that they would hold the fare value as a credit for 12 months, but that if we wanted to use that credit the original change fee would still apply.
So my question is, will the change fee be deducted from the fare credit if new fares are more than $200 cheaper than the original fares? Or is the change fee over-and-above the fare and must be paid separately?
e.g. Lets say original tickets were $300pp
New tickets (different destination on same airline) are $100pp
Can I just use the fare credit to cover that $100+$200 change fee, or will it be $100 from the credit and the fee covered by me?
I'm just trying to determine whether it will actually be worth looking for a new destination or just write off the $1800 originally paid rather than coming up with another $1200 just to cover that fee.
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6 ways to avoid paying an airline's ticket change feeHow do airline change fees work?
Change fees are charged by some airlines when you adjust your itinerary. Generally speaking, you'll need to pay a flat fee in addition to the fare difference for moving to a new flight. These fees can vary depending on the airline, destination or even how far in advance you make the change.What is a ticket change fee?
The majority of U.S. airlines typically charge a fee, about $200 for domestic flights on American, Delta and United and $125 on Alaska, when travelers need to change the travel date on non-refundable plane tickets.Do airlines ever waive change fees?
Airlines will usually waive the change fee and grant a travel credit that can be used within a year of the original booking date. Many airlines are waiving their change fees during the COVID-19 outbreak, and allowing customers to receive full refunds or credits for flights at a later time.When To Pay Credit Card Bill (INCREASE CREDIT SCORE!)
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