United Airlines Ends Change Fees For Domestic Flights

United airlines on Sunday announced that it will permanently ends ticket change fees for domestic flights. Earlier the airline has charged $200 fee form most passengers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

“We’re excited to announce a major change that’ll give you more flexibility when you fly with us. We’re permanently getting rid of change fees for most Economy and premium cabin tickets for flights within the U.S.” the airline said on its website

If you booked a flight with United airlines, there won’t be any change fees if:

You’re traveling within the U.S., including:

• Continental U.S.
• Alaska
• Hawaii
• Puerto Rico
• U.S. Virgin Islands

and You have these types of tickets:

• Economy
• Economy Plus^®
• United First^®
• United Business^®*
• United Premium Plus^SM*

Best news of 2020. 👏

We’re getting rid of change fees for good on all standard Economy and Premium tickets for travel within the U.S. and making same-day standby free for everyone.

Learn more: https://t.co/35JEfYZ5ig pic.twitter.com/tBFhIsROiu

— United Airlines (@united) August 30, 2020

“Following previous tough times, airlines made difficult decisions to survive, sometimes at the expense of customer service,” said United CEO Scott Kirby in a news release.

“United Airlines won’t be following that same playbook as we come out of this crisis. Instead, we’re taking a completely different approach – and looking at new ways to serve our customers better.”

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