Feb 16, 2019, 2:53 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
related thread -- Deadline to cancel/redeposit award ticket...?
You can be marked as a non-show at T-15 minutes (domestic) and T-30 minutes (international) and earlier a handful of airports (T-60). This will certainly happen when the flight is "closed" which can be soon afterward. Note this assumes you have checked in. Check-in deadline is 30-45 minutes domestic and 60 minutes international, again there are a few even earlier exceptions.
Having checked in does not impact the ability to cancel but it may provide a few more minutes
You can be marked as a non-show at T-15 minutes (domestic) and T-30 minutes (international) and earlier a handful of airports (T-60). This will certainly happen when the flight is "closed" which can be soon afterward. Note this assumes you have checked in. Check-in deadline is 30-45 minutes domestic and 60 minutes international, again there are a few even earlier exceptions.
Having checked in does not impact the ability to cancel but it may provide a few more minutes
Minimum latest time to cancel (cash) UA ticket for credit / refund?
Nov 19, 2021 | 3:25 pm
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Quick question: United publishes some fares marked Economy (fully refundable), how late can I cancel in order to get it refunded with no charge? My sister is pregnant and is supposed to due next week. She’s had a couple of false alarms in the past month. However, because of my job, I cannot leave days in advance. That’s my dilemma.
Dec 1, 2021 | 12:04 pm
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Quick question: United publishes some fares marked Economy (fully refundable), how late can I cancel in order to get it refunded with no charge? My sister is pregnant and is supposed to due next week. Shes had a couple of false alarms in the past month. However, because of my job, I cannot leave days in advance. Thats my dilemma.
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I have an international regular economy (not Basic Economy, not Refundable Economy) one-way US to Asia ticket that I may need to cancel last moment. To receive full amount paid as future flight credit, is there a deadline prior to departure? Can I cancel two hours prior?
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How late is too late to cancel?
We have a short connection, 45", in GUM. 154, Island Hopper, scheduled to arrive at 6:15pm to 193, Manila Hopper, scheduled to depart at 7:00pm.
They are on separate reservations. The Manila Hopper has fare rules:
Obviously if 154 is late, I'm going to cancel the Manila Hopper before we leave TKK, or as soon as we land in GUM. But, I need advice if we're cutting it close.
The question is: The fare rules state "Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE."
If I remember correctly, we have to be at the gate 30" before departure or we get offloaded. If we do get offloaded, but it's before scheduled departure, can I still cancel the reservation for a refund?
They are on separate reservations. The Manila Hopper has fare rules:
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Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE.
Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE.
The question is: The fare rules state "Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE."
If I remember correctly, we have to be at the gate 30" before departure or we get offloaded. If we do get offloaded, but it's before scheduled departure, can I still cancel the reservation for a refund?
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Jan 14, 2025 | 7:24 am
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In practice, if United cancels for you (due to no-show or failure to check in), the coupon will be voided.
You may be able to plead for mercy if you show up on the delayed flight.
You may be able to plead for mercy if you show up on the delayed flight.
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We have a short connection, 45", in GUM. 154, Island Hopper, scheduled to arrive at 6:15pm to 193, Manila Hopper, scheduled to depart at 7:00pm.
They are on separate reservations. The Manila Hopper has fare rules:
Obviously if 154 is late, I'm going to cancel the Manila Hopper before we leave TKK, or as soon as we land in GUM. But, I need advice if we're cutting it close.
The question is: The fare rules state "Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE."
If I remember correctly, we have to be at the gate 30" before departure or we get offloaded. If we do get offloaded, but it's before scheduled departure, can I still cancel the reservation for a refund?
They are on separate reservations. The Manila Hopper has fare rules:
Obviously if 154 is late, I'm going to cancel the Manila Hopper before we leave TKK, or as soon as we land in GUM. But, I need advice if we're cutting it close.
The question is: The fare rules state "Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE."
If I remember correctly, we have to be at the gate 30" before departure or we get offloaded. If we do get offloaded, but it's before scheduled departure, can I still cancel the reservation for a refund?
Jan 14, 2025 | 7:42 am
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We have a short connection, 45", in GUM. 154, Island Hopper, scheduled to arrive at 6:15pm to 193, Manila Hopper, scheduled to depart at 7:00pm.
They are on separate reservations. The Manila Hopper has fare rules:
Obviously if 154 is late, I'm going to cancel the Manila Hopper before we leave TKK, or as soon as we land in GUM. But, I need advice if we're cutting it close.
The question is: The fare rules state "Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE."
If I remember correctly, we have to be at the gate 30" before departure or we get offloaded. If we do get offloaded, but it's before scheduled departure, can I still cancel the reservation for a refund?
They are on separate reservations. The Manila Hopper has fare rules:
Obviously if 154 is late, I'm going to cancel the Manila Hopper before we leave TKK, or as soon as we land in GUM. But, I need advice if we're cutting it close.
The question is: The fare rules state "Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE."
If I remember correctly, we have to be at the gate 30" before departure or we get offloaded. If we do get offloaded, but it's before scheduled departure, can I still cancel the reservation for a refund?
Jan 14, 2025 | 11:23 am
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Obviously if 154 is late, I'm going to cancel the Manila Hopper before we leave TKK, or as soon as we land in GUM. But, I need advice if we're cutting it close.
The question is: The fare rules state "Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE."
If I remember correctly, we have to be at the gate 30" before departure or we get offloaded. If we do get offloaded, but it's before scheduled departure, can I still cancel the reservation for a refund?
Obviously if 154 is late, I'm going to cancel the Manila Hopper before we leave TKK, or as soon as we land in GUM. But, I need advice if we're cutting it close.
The question is: The fare rules state "Cancel reservations before the scheduled departure time or TICKET HAS NO VALUE."
If I remember correctly, we have to be at the gate 30" before departure or we get offloaded. If we do get offloaded, but it's before scheduled departure, can I still cancel the reservation for a refund?
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 14, 2025 at 3:08 pm
Jan 14, 2025 | 12:33 pm
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If your'e offloaded, you've no-showed and generally haven't met the requirements to cancel a nonrefundable fare before departure. However, there's leeway there, especially for an agent. If you arrive late into GUM and miss the flight by less than an hour or two, they'll likely just put you onto the next MNL flight.
Jan 14, 2025 | 7:01 pm
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First off, clarification - I realize I have two separate tickets and not a "connection." Sorry about the improper terminology.
Second, I thought the Manila Hopper was a fully refundable trip, but I must have made a mistake when booking, and see that it is not refundable. That said, we would only be looking to retain the value in a FFC.
I think I'll just cancel it at exactly 30" before departure if we're not at the gate by then. Obviously if we're 30" late or more leaving TKK, I'll cancel it then. I'll have a FSM SIM card and will have data services while on the ground.
Thanks all for helping me think this through.
Second, I thought the Manila Hopper was a fully refundable trip, but I must have made a mistake when booking, and see that it is not refundable. That said, we would only be looking to retain the value in a FFC.
I think I'll just cancel it at exactly 30" before departure if we're not at the gate by then. Obviously if we're 30" late or more leaving TKK, I'll cancel it then. I'll have a FSM SIM card and will have data services while on the ground.
Thanks all for helping me think this through.