Delta Airlines International Flight Cancellation Guidelines
Sudden changes in travel plans can lead to trouble in canceling the flight, Therefore Delta Airlines has introduced a policy known as Delta Airlines cancellation policy, which will help all ticket holders to ensure that they can cancel the flight without any inconvenience. This cancellation policy includes Refundable tickets, non-refundable tickets, refunds, 24-hour cancellation policy compensation safety, and rebooking.
Rule Book: Delta Airlines Cancellation Policy
Here are some rules mentioned below, which have to be followed by every passenger to avoid Trouble while boarding the flight:
- Passengers can cancel their reservation within 24 hours without paying any fee.
- A refund will proceed to the passenger account depending on the various factors such as ticket type, reservation, and destination.
- Compensation from Delta Airlines will be transferred to the passenger if airlines cancel the flight.
- Reservation tickets can be used in the future if passengers convert them.
- 24-hour cancellation will be not applicable on Sky Mile tickets.
- Passengers are not eligible for 24-hour cancellation for a group booking of more than nine members.
- Your refund will be processed within 10 days to the original form of payment.
- Fill out the compensation request if the flight is canceled due to weather.
- Passengers can use Delta award tickets or e-credits even after the cancellation of the flight by logging in.
Refundable ticket
- If the passenger cancels the ticket 3 hours before the scheduled departure, the refund can be claimed and it is possible to reduce, and cancel the main cabin fares up to two hours before the scheduled departure.
- Airfare guarantees you a refund on the ticket clubbed with hotels, car rentals, or any combination of them and Delta Airlines policy doesn’t cover refunds for hotel or car rental, it can be only claimed with a third party.
- A USD 150 penalty will be charged to passengers in the case of a no-show and USD 200 will be a cancellation fee. After all the basic procedure refund will be initiated.
Nonrefundable tickets
- If the passenger’s date of departure is 7 days or more from the time of cancellation, he or she is eligible for the refund, if the cancellation is done within 24 hours.
- No upgrade to the service or extra legroom seats on nonrefundable tickets.
- Refund will be initiated if the flight gets delayed or canceled.
COVID cancellation policy
- No refund on Cancellation of the flight 4 hours before the departure.
- If the cancellation is generated from Delta Airlines, the passenger will receive the full refund and this will also apply if the flight is delayed for three or more hours.
- A cancellation fee will be applied to the passenger as a penalty if the flight is rescheduled between 72 hours or 4 hours before the departure.
What are the methods to cancel Delta flight?
Several methods are provided for the passenger to cancel the Delta flight as they can meet the circumstances within a short period:
Flight cancellation via the website
- Visit the official website of Delta Airlines, https://www.delta.com
- Select the “My trip” option.
- Log in by entering the confirmation code and last name of the passenger.
- Select the flight for the cancellation and pay the applicable fee if requested.
- The refund will be transferred to the original payment method within one week.
Flight cancellation via customer care
- Dial customer care at +1 (800) 221-1212
- Provide the confirmation code and last name.
- Proceed with the cancellation policy and pay the fees if applicable.
- A refund or a travel voucher will be sent to your registered mail ID, which will be valid for one year.
Flight cancellation on mobile application
- Open the delta application.
- Select the “My trip” option from the top right corner.
- Click on the flight for the cancellation and confirm it.
Flight cancellation at the airport
- Visit the Delta Ticket Counter.
- Submit all the reservation details and proceed with the cancellation policy.
- Pay the applicable fees and your refund will be generated to your original payment mode within 7 to 10 business days.
Delta Airlines cancellation fee
Delta Airlines provides different fares on international and domestic flights depending on the different scenarios. No charges on basic economic tickets, nonrefundable tickets, and refunded tickets, during 24-hour risk-free cancellation.
Turning towards after 24 hours risk cancellation. USD 99 to USD 199 will be charged on the basic economic ticket and up to USD 500 cancellation charges will be applied on the nonrefundable ticket and refund will be applicable on refundable and flex tickets.
Moreover, within 24 hours of flight departure, USD 99 to USD199 will be charged as a cancellation fee on the basic economy ticket and up to USD 500 cancellation charges as a penalty on nonrefundable tickets. furthermore, on refundable and flex tickets, the refundable option is available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Can I cancel my Delta flight without paying any fee?
As per Delta Airlines policy, yes, passenger canceled their flight without paying a fee within 24 hours of purchasing.
- What is the process of canceling the Delta flight?
There are several modes to cancel a Delta flight such as visiting the website, or the airport, and even you can cancel the flight through a mobile application, or by calling customer care.
- How can I get a refund on the Delta Airlines nonrefundable ticket?
Passengers can get a full refund on non-refundable tickets if the airline cancels the ticket or it gets delayed.
- Is it possible to transfer the Delta travel credit to another person?
Delta Airlines doesn’t allow transferring the travel credit as it is against the policy.
- What is the duration of the refund for a canceled Delta flight?
Refund is dependent on eligibility criteria and within 7 to 10 business days refund is transferred.