Delta flight cancellation can be a complicated process if you don’t know about the delta cancellation policy. To make delta cancellations possible in the easiest and earliest way, we are here with this blog to make your flight cancellation process convenient.

In this blog, you will get to know about Delta Airlines Cancellation policy, including policies for flight cancellation fees, change refund, canceled flights, etc.

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Delta Cancellation Policy

Delta Cancellation Policies include a set of terms and rules to help when making any cancellations or changes with Delta Flight. Delta cancellation policy states that the passenger can cancel their flight without paying any cancellation charge and can also claim a full fare refund.

Delta cancellation 24-hours risk-free policy

In the 24-hour risk-free policy of delta, a passenger can cancel any flight ticket within 24 hours of the flight booking without bearing any charge. He can also claim a full refund for the fare and the amount will be refunded in the original form of payment. After the grace period of 24 hours, there are different policies for different fare tickets, which will be further classified in this blog.

Cancellation policy for Refundable Tickets

Refundable tickets are eligible for cancellation without paying no extra fees even after the 24-hours risk-free period. These tickets can also claim a full fare refund. The refunded amount will be credited to the passenger’s account in the original form of payment. The Passenger must cancel their ticket 2 hours before the flight departure and the ticket must be purchased a week before or more.

Cancellation policy for Non-Refundable Tickets

Non-refundable tickets are complicated in terms of flight cancellation. These tickets can be canceled after 24 hours bearing some cancellation fees. The cancellation fees range from $200 to $500 and may vary according to the class and destination. The cancellation fee will be deducted from the original fare and the remaining amount will be credited to the passenger’s eCredit for future Delta trips.

Non-refundable tickets Within North America 

There is no cancellation fee for flights departing from North America if you purchase tickets after December 9, 2020. After cancellation, the fare amount will be refunded to the passenger's eCredit account and will be valid for a year.

Non-refundable tickets Outside North America 

There is a cancellation fee for flights that depart outside North America that range from $0 to $100, depending on the type of flight and location.  After the cancellation, the remaining amount will be credited to the passenger's eCredit.

Cancellation policy for Basic Economy Tickets

Delta Cancellation policy for basic economy tickets states that these tickets can only be canceled within 24 hours from the original booking and can be claimed for the full fare refund. The refunded amount will be credited in the original form of payment. After that, basic economy ticket cancellation is restricted.

Cancellation policy for Award Tickets

Delta SkyMiles Award tickets purchased within the US can be canceled any time before the flight departure. SkyMiles Award Tickets purchased outside the US can also be canceled but before 72 hours from the flight departure bearing a cancellation fee of $150.

Delta Refund Policy

• Delta's refund policy stipulates that any tickets canceled within 24 hours of flight booking will be eligible for a full refund. Each fare ticket is subject to its refund policy.
• Passengers who have refundable tickets can request a refund or a full refund of their tickets. If the passenger makes any changes to their travel itinerary, including changing dates or flights, he will be charged additional fees.
• Most tickets that are non-refundable cannot be returned. However, in the event the passenger does receive a refund, the amount will automatically be credited to their credit accounts. Some exceptional circumstances may be considered for non-refundable tickets, such as changes to military orders, cancellations of delta flights, and the death of the passenger or its accompanying person.
• The passenger cannot request a refund after canceling a basic economy flight. This is only possible within the 24-hour risk-free period. After that, the passenger cannot claim a refund.
• Passengers can request a refund for any unused award tickets. However, the rules and fees involved with the refund will vary depending on which type of ticket was purchased. Delta may charge redeposit fees for non-refundable award ticket requests. For refundable award tickets, their policy is the same as for refundable cash tickets.

Delta Flight Change Policy

• Delta Flight change policy states that all fare tickets with Delta can be changed within 24 hours from the flight booking without bearing any change fee.
• Basic Economy tickets are restricted from changing after 24 hours from the flight booking.
• Non-refundable tickets can be changed with no change fees after 30^th April 2021.
• Refundable tickets can be changed at any time before the flight scheduled departure without charging any change fee.
• Same-day flight change is possible with Delta bearing a change fee of $75 but SkyMiles Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallion are waived from the flight change fee.

Delta No-Show policy

• If the passenger does not board or check-in for the flight within the time frame specified, it will be considered a no-show.
• The Delta No-show Policy allows the airline to add a penalty to the total fare.
• This policy applies to all types of fare tickets.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this possible to change flight reservations twice?

Yes. You can change your flight reservation two times as long as you pay the change fee and the fare difference.

• Are Delta flights being canceled?

Yes, Delta can cancel flights for the following reasons:

Dangerous weather conditions

Computer Glitches

Missing crew

Security and mechanical issues

Restrictions on Air Traffic

• How long does Delta take to refund passengers who cancel their flights?

Credit cardholders will receive compensation within 7-10 business days. Cash-paying passengers will receive their compensation within 20 business days.

• What's the minimum time before you can cancel a Delta flight?

A passenger may cancel their flight up to two hours before the flight departure.

• Does Delta waive cancellation fees on all fares?

 Yes, Delta Airlines will waive cancellation fees if you cancel your flight within 24 hours risk-free period.