No Cancel Fees Now Bumped to 12/31/2020
Jul 27, 2020, 2:19 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Programs: United MM, Alaska MVP, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat
Posts: 561
No Cancel Fees Now Bumped to 12/31/2020
I just noticed the change a few minutes ago.
Worked out perfectly because I need to wait for my companion cert to book a Hawaii trip for next year.
Worked out perfectly because I need to wait for my companion cert to book a Hawaii trip for next year.
Aug 11, 2020, 2:15 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM Plat, UA 1MM, Hilton Lifetime Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold, CLEAR, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 3,620
The situation with AS to the Islands is now horrible. I just canceled a SFO-SEA-HNL-KOA flight for obvious reasons as UA still flies direct SFO-KOA although on a reduced schedule. While I had planned to move most if not all my business over to AS from UA the current schedule is horrible. And while there is no change fee canceled flights go into your "wallet" which right now is my case is bulging with cash...not a good thing. So like it or not I will use up my wallet on perhaps a few flights in and out of SEA but sadly it looks like I am now back to UA (at least in the foreseeable future).
Aug 11, 2020, 4:02 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
Question.... I cancelled flight yesterday and part of the fare was a Customer Care Discount Code for $50.00. I called to have flight cancelled because I wanted discount code returned to my account. Agent agreed to have Discount certificate returned to account.
How long does this process take??
As an aside, I was charged $250.00 on another cancellation recently.(did not think it would actually be charged, but did).
Cancelled within the 24 hours - agent did say it would take 7- 10 days for charge to get reversed to credit card.
thanks
How long does this process take??
As an aside, I was charged $250.00 on another cancellation recently.(did not think it would actually be charged, but did).
Cancelled within the 24 hours - agent did say it would take 7- 10 days for charge to get reversed to credit card.
thanks
Aug 11, 2020, 9:11 pm
#5
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,610
Question.... I cancelled flight yesterday and part of the fare was a Customer Care Discount Code for $50.00. I called to have flight cancelled because I wanted discount code returned to my account. Agent agreed to have Discount certificate returned to account.
How long does this process take??
As an aside, I was charged $250.00 on another cancellation recently.(did not think it would actually be charged, but did).
Cancelled within the 24 hours - agent did say it would take 7- 10 days for charge to get reversed to credit card.
thanks
How long does this process take??
As an aside, I was charged $250.00 on another cancellation recently.(did not think it would actually be charged, but did).
Cancelled within the 24 hours - agent did say it would take 7- 10 days for charge to get reversed to credit card.
thanks
In another case I had to chat after 2 weeks when the code didn't return, and then it was fixed in 3-5 days
Aug 19, 2020, 6:15 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: AA BA CO DL UA US
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On award tickets book on or before Sep 8, 2020, Alaska cancellation page says it can be cancelled without fee, with credit to my account wallet. So, basically, do get miles back, and the fees ($5.60) get credit to your Alaska account? I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I just want to be sure.
Aug 19, 2020, 3:39 pm
#7
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On award tickets book on or before Sep 8, 2020, Alaska cancellation page says it can be cancelled without fee, with credit to my account wallet. So, basically, do get miles back, and the fees ($5.60) get credit to your Alaska account? I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I just want to be sure.
Aug 19, 2020, 5:37 pm
#8
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,610
Had to do change partner emirates award, online the $125 was still being charged. Had to call in to get it waived, which always makes me nervous because i have to feed them the international flight info for the change and can never be sure they are picking the exact segment i want.
Aug 29, 2020, 11:49 am
#9
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
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I know for Saver fares, the fee is refundable to My Wallet, but if you purchase a PE seat, is that also refundable as well? I assume yes, since neither would be refundable in normal circumstances, but looking for data points.
Aug 29, 2020, 3:21 pm
#10
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
Posts: 4,787
I just want to double check this since I am still within 24 hours. I just redeemed for an award on BA and so the taxes and surcharges are not insignificant. The waiver page mentions only credit to “wallet” or for a “credit certificate”. Is it clear I can get a mileage redeposit with no fee and a return of the taxes and surcharges to my credit card if I cancel before flight time?
Aug 29, 2020, 5:41 pm
#11
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
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Posts: 7,263
I just want to double check this since I am still within 24 hours. I just redeemed for an award on BA and so the taxes and surcharges are not insignificant. The waiver page mentions only credit to “wallet” or for a “credit certificate”. Is it clear I can get a mileage redeposit with no fee and a return of the taxes and surcharges to my credit card if I cancel before flight time?
I recently changed an EK award booked in January which resulted in a $16.85 credit. That was automatically processed and credited to my CC with overnight processing. No agent intervention.
James
Aug 31, 2020, 1:38 pm
#12
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
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UA permanently eliminating change fees for domestic travel (except for basic economy tix): https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...hange-fee.html
DL matching the policy: https://news.delta.com/building-its-...es-change-fees
Good to see - hopefully AS matches!
DL matching the policy: https://news.delta.com/building-its-...es-change-fees
Good to see - hopefully AS matches!
Last edited by ab2013; Aug 31, 2020 at 1:48 pm
Aug 31, 2020, 1:49 pm
#13
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I hope AS doesn’t completely match, because UA won’t refund any fare if it goes down, so if the fare drops from $200 to $100 when you make your change you get $0. 
Matching would be a LOSS for Golds and 75Ks, who can take advantage of fare drops (just like you can on WN).
Matching would be a LOSS for Golds and 75Ks, who can take advantage of fare drops (just like you can on WN).
Aug 31, 2020, 2:27 pm
#14
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
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I hope AS doesn’t completely match, because UA won’t refund any fare if it goes down, so if the fare drops from $200 to $100 when you make your change you get $0. Matching would be a LOSS for Golds and 75Ks, who can take advantage of fare drops (just like you can on WN).
Matching would be a LOSS for Golds and 75Ks, who can take advantage of fare drops (just like you can on WN).DL usually offers a eCredit for the balance, although the last time I did this (COVID-era), DL actually gave me a partial refund when I swapped for a lower priced ticket after the RiskFree cancellation period expired (on a nonrefundable ticket), although I'm not sure how common that is.
Sep 1, 2020, 7:23 am
#15
Join Date: Sep 2011
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With the elimination of the change fees announced today, it's important to note that this policy (including Saver tickets) has been extended through December 31, 2020.
https://investor.alaskaair.com/news-...es-change-fees
https://investor.alaskaair.com/news-...es-change-fees