United Airlines Refundable Flights
Buy United Airlines Refundable Flights
United Airlines is a major American airline headquartered at Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois. United Airlines flies to over 300 destinations across Asia, the Americas, Africa, Europe and Oceania. Alongside United Express, United operates 0ver 4,500 flights daily.
Looking to buy flights with enough flexibility? Here at Alternative Airlines, you can purchase refundable flights. Keep scrolling down to find out how to book refundable flight tickets with United.
What are United Refundable Flights?
United Refundable Flights are flights that can be refunded in the form of a credit or debit card or the payment method you originally used to buy your flights. With a refundable United flight ticket, you are entitled to receive a refund before the flight departure - it will only cost you a small cancellation fee. Use the search form at the top of the page to begin searching for United Refundable Flights.
To add an extra layer of protection to your booking you can add Cancellation Protection to your booking. With Cancellation Protection you are eligible for a full refund if you cannot make your flight due to illness, pregnancy difficulty or flight disruption. Please note that you'll need to show proof of why you weren't able to make your flight, so you can get your money back. Check out our terms and conditions for all emergency circumstances.
Why Book United Refundable Flights?
Buying United non-refundable filght tickets can end up being more expensive than refundable flights. When you purchase United non-refundable flights you'll be charged a cancellation fee and will not be promised a refund. However, when you buy United refundable flights you are entitled to a refund with only the cost of an additional cancellation fee. We recommend that you book United refundable flights in order to have more flexibility around your flights.
United offers a full refund policy if you cancel your flight within 24 hours of booking your flight ticket.
How to Book United Refundable Flights
Search for flights
Using the booking tool at the top of the page, fill in the departure and arrival destination, the dates you wish to travel, the number of passengers and cabin class. Then select 'Search Flights' to find flights to your next dream destination.
How to Book United Refundable Flights
Select United Airlines
If you're looking to fly with a specific airline, use the airline filter and choose 'United' to narrow down your search. Once you have selected the flight for you, confirm your selection.
How to Book United Refundable Flights
Check fare rules
You'll then be displayed a confirmation of the flight you have chosen - above the contact information, you'll be shown if the flight you have selected is refundable and eligible for free cancellation.
Can I Add Cancellation Protection to a United Flight?
Yes! Alternative Airlines offers a Cancellation Protection product that you can purchase at checkout. With Cancellation Protection you can claim a full refund if you can no longer make your flight due to any emergency circumstance. Add Cancellation Protection to your booking for a small extra fee to keep your money safe, in case you're unable to attend your flight due to any unexpected circumstance. It's advisable that you add our Cancellation Protection product when booking your flight with Alternative Airlines.
See our terms and conditions, for all emergency circumstances we accept.
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United Airlines Refundable Flights FAQs
How to find United refundable flights?
To find United refundable flights, use Alternative Airlines' easy and comparable site. Using the search form at the top of the page, fill in the required details and hit 'Search Flights'. Once you have selected the flight you wish to take, above the contact details you'll be shown if the flight you have chosen is eligible for a refund or if its non-refundable. Although non-refundable flights are cheap to purchase, tickets are non-changeable, whereas refundable flights are more flexible and allow you to cancel your flight with only the cost of a cancellation fee.
United has a 24-hour policy, where you can cancel your flight within 24 hours of booking at no extra cost.
How to request a refund for a United flight?
If you have brought our Cancellation Protection when you booked your flight, you can request a refund through the 'claim your refund' page. In order to receive a full refund, you must present proof as to why you were unable to make your flight. You are able to cancel a United refundable flight for a refund minus any cancellation fees. If you have purchased a non-refundable flight you'll not entitle to a refund.
If you are looking to cancel your flight, head to 'Manage Booking' or contact us and a member of the Customer Service Team will be able to assist you.
Can I receive a refund on a non-refundable flight?
Unfortunately, you are not eligible for a refund of your non-refundable flight ticket. However, United does offer a 24-hour free cancellation policy where you are able to cancel your flight within 24 hours of booking.
We suggest that you buy Cancellation Protection when booking your flight, as it's trouble-free and it gives you flexibility on your flight. With Cancellation Protection you can receive a full refund if you cannot make your flight due to any unforeseen circumstance.