Originally Posted by
italdesign
I have a United flight booked with Lifemiles. I am wondering, if the flight is delayed and the new/rebooked time doesn't work for me, what options do I have? Will I get back the miles without penalty? Can I do so after no show for the delayed flight?
Within 24 hours to the original fight time, United has control of your ticket, and can chose to either rebook you to another flight or keep you on the delayed flight. Without an outright flight cancellation, United will likely keep you on the delayed flight.
Now, it is up to you to fly the delayed flight, negotiate with United (fruitlessly I believe) to be rebooked, or abandon this ticket and purchase a separate ticket. If it is a the very first leg of your ticket, then you have the option of abandoning the LM award ticket and then asking for a refund of your miles and taxes ($100-150 refund fees will be charged). Otherwise, just swallow the delay.