Flight Date Change Assistance for Travelers
Changing dates sounds simple, but the new day must have an open seat in the right fare class, and the fare may differ. If you want help with your own booking, call 1-855-365-0395.
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At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Decides outcome | Seat availability and your fare rules |
| May apply | Fare difference for the new day |
| Tip | Search several nearby dates |
| Next step | Test new dates in Manage Trip |
| Help line | 1-855-365-0395 |
Search before you commit
Look at the days either side of your target. A shift of a day can change availability and fare difference.
Do not forget the other leg
If you move only one direction, check the other. See return flight change assistance.
Step by step
- Open the booking and choose to change.
- Enter new dates and review results.
- Check times, airports and connections.
- Confirm and re-verify the itinerary.
How major airlines handle date changes
Fare names and rules differ by airline and change often. Use these notes as a starting point and confirm your own fare.
Delta Air Lines
Main Cabin and higher fares are generally more flexible than Basic Economy. For date changes, what you can do still depends on your fare, so confirm it before you decide.
American Airlines
Its Basic Economy fare is usually the most restricted option. For date changes, check the rules attached to your own fare on American Airlines’s website or app.
United Airlines
Standard economy and above generally allow more changes than Basic Economy. For date changes, what you can do still depends on your fare, so confirm it before you decide.
Southwest Airlines
Its Basic fare (one of four: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred and Choice Extra) is usually the most restricted option. For date changes, check the rules attached to your own fare on Southwest Airlines’s website or app.
Alaska Airlines
Saver fares are the most restricted, while main cabin fares are more flexible. For date changes, what you can do still depends on your fare, so confirm it before you decide.
JetBlue Airways
Its Blue Basic fare is usually the most restricted option. For date changes, check the rules attached to your own fare on JetBlue Airways’s website or app.
Air Canada
Flights to, from or within Canada may also fall under Canadian passenger protection rules. For date changes, what you can do still depends on your fare, so confirm it before you decide.
Lufthansa
Its entry-level economy fare is usually the most restricted option. For date changes, check the rules attached to your own fare on Lufthansa’s website or app.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Changing one direction and ignoring the other.
- Missing the cancellation window.
- Not matching names to ID.
Questions people ask
Is a date change always allowed?
No; fare rules decide.
What if nothing is open?
Try nearby dates or airports.
Any time limit?
Cut-offs may apply; check early.
Ready to sort this out?
Call the travel assistance line and have your confirmation code and travel dates ready.
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Independent information service. VerdictSpot Travel Help is not an airline and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any airline. Airline names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the topics covered. Airline rules change often; confirm current terms for your own ticket. You can also manage many bookings yourself on the airline’s own website or app. If you call, ask the agent to explain any service fee before you agree to anything.