What happens if you cancel a United Airlines Non Refundable Ticket?

Will United refund a non-refundable ticket? 

• The 24-hour refund policy of United Airlines states that if your departure date is one week or more from your booking and you cancel the ticket within 24 hours or the same day, a full refund is credited to your original payment mode. This policy also applies to non-refundable tickets, irrespective of fare conditions. 
• The other occasion United may provide a refund is when United Airlines cancels your ticket involuntarily. If United cancels your ticket, and it's under their control, they will provide you with alternate options or rebook you for the next available flights. But if you don't accept this proposal, you can ask the airline to refund you for the unused ticket value.
• The third occasion you might get a refund is if you cancel the ticket due to the death or bereavement of a close family member or co-passengers. In that case, you must contact United Airlines and tell them your situation. Provide the death certificate and other documents as proof before departure. 

Can I reschedule a nonrefundable United Airlines ticket? 

• Go to the United Airlines 'My Trip' section on the website 
• Provide confirmation number and last name, search for the tickets 
• Select the ticket you want to reschedule and click on Change/Cancel flight 
• Select the new date for your booking and pay for the change fee and fare difference on the screen 
• Follow the prompt, and after the booking is done, you will have a confirmation email

Tricks to cancel a United Airlines non-refundable flight for free

• Cancel your United Airlines non-refundable ticket on the same day of booking and ensure the departure is after a week. In this case, you would not have to pay a fee. 
• If the flight is delayed for more than 3 hours, you can cancel the booking for free. 

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