How Do I Get My Delta Change Fee Waived?

For the passenger’s own sake, Delta Airlines has already eliminated the change fee for flights originating from the USA, Canada, or the Caribbean. For other flights, passengers can purchase a refundable type fare with which you need to pay only the fare difference and any refundable amount will be awarded to you in the form of travel credits.

While the changes fee has been eliminated, the basic economy cannot request for the same. All they can do is cancel their ticket and, if possible, do so within 24 hours to avoid any further charges. Here, you can find all the details regarding Delta Flight Change Policy and how to easily waive your change fee for any Delta Reservation.

Delta Flight Change Policy

It has already been clear that there will be no flight change fee for any ticket with origin from the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Excluding these tickets, the airline still has regulations that vary depending on the ticket type (refundable or non-refundable). Below are some terms and conditions of the Delta Airlines Flight Change Policy:

• A change fee will be applicable for tickets originating outside the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean.
• Basic Economy tickets of any route will not be permitted for making changes in the flight itineraries. Passengers with any Basic Economy Ticket should cancel it within 24 hours of booking to get the best out of it.
• For non-refundable flight tickets, a change fee between USD 0–400 will be applicable.
• The refundable ticket didn’t have to pay any flight change fee at all.
• The price difference is applicable no matter what ticket you have or any other factor.
• While Basic Economy tickets are non-changeable, the ones originating from Europe, Africa, or any other international market can be changed for which applicable charges can be between USD 0–200.
• Flight changes will only be permitted by Delta only if the ticket rules are met, and the seat on the chosen flights are available.

The Delta 24-Hour Policy

The first 24 hours for any flight reservation is considered a risk-free period where the passenger can make any modification to their flight ticket without any additional cost. Details regarding the flight change policy within the first 24 hours of booking have been listed below:

Basic economy class passengers can cancel their tickets for free.

Refundable and Non-refundable tickets need to pay the price difference.

Delta Same Day Flight Change Policy

• The same-day changes include the one requested by the passenger within 24 hours of the flight departure. Passengers within 24 hours of the scheduled departure can either opt for same-day confirmed changes or they can choose the option for Same-Day standby.
• For the same-day confirmed changes, the applicable charges are USD 75 for both refundable and non-refundable ones. Also, the basic economy cannot request same-day flight changes.

How to Make Changes in Your Delta Flight Ticket?

Changes in the Delta ticket can be easily requested through the official website. Either you can log in through the official Delta SkyMiles account or provide the ticket information. Below is the stepwise process to make changes to your Delta Airlines Ticket

• Go to the “My Trip” section on Delta Airlines’ official homepage.
• Provide the details related to your flight itineraries. Either provide a confirmation number, debit card number, or ticket number. Along with that provide the passenger's name.
• Through this, you can easily access flight information where the option to cancel or change flight will be available.
• Make the required changes, and depending on your flight itineraries, proceed to make payment, if applicable.

Delta Flight Change Policy for the Award Ticket

Passenger with an award ticket can easily make changes to their flight ticket free of cost. Delta has eliminated the change fee for award travel within the US or international flights originating from the USA.

Make Changes to Delta Ticket purchased through a third-party

Third parties can also request changes through Delta Airlines. However, passengers might have to pay ticket handling charges. The following tickets can be requested for change from Delta Airlines:

• Traditional Travel Agency
• Online Travel Agent
• Tickets are purchased from other partners, like SkyTeam members or the codeshare partners.

Recapping the Delta Flight Change Policy

Delta does not charge any flight change for the tickets originating from North America and the Caribbean. For other tickets, applicable charges are subject to the fare type. Same-day confirmed changes are available for USD 75, and if they are not available, a free option for standby can be given to the passengers. Basic Economy passengers don’t have much advantage in terms of flight changes. Only international tickets originating outside the USA are permitted for the same. Also, the best option is to cancel within 24 hours. For Non-refundable tickets, flight changes after 24 hours are between USD 0–400. Connect with the Delta helpline OTA: 1–833–714–2120 for further details.