United eliminates change fees

Airlines are making big changes to get the public flying again. Recently, we’ve seen elbow-operated bathroom doors and flight insurance specifically designed for the COVID-19 era, but a new move from United Airlines seeks to erase any doubts about clicking that “book now” button.

As of now, most United domestic flights will have no change fees. And, the change fee waiver in place during the pandemic for international flights will also be extended until at least the end of 2020, the airline announced.

“We’re permanently getting rid of change fees on standard, economy, and premium tickets for travel within the US [Continental US, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands],” United’s CEO Scott Kirby says in a video posted on the airline’s YouTube page. “When we hear from customers about ways we can improve, getting rid of this fee is often a top request.”

United is also implementing a series of changes beginning next year. From January 1, 2021, the $75 charge to confirm a stand-by seat will be no more. Additionally, if you’re a United MileagePlus Premier member, you can change your flight day-of for free, meaning that if something comes up and you need to delay or alter your course of travel, the airline won’t gouge you for doing so.

For more information on the upcoming changes, check out United’s announcement.

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