{"id":27106,"date":"2026-10-04T21:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T21:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=27106"},"modified":"2026-10-04T21:10:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T21:10:02","slug":"award-ticket-change-and-cancellation-policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/award-ticket-change-and-cancellation-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"34 Airline Award Ticket Cancellation Rules: Which Airlines Let You Get Your Miles Back \u2014 And the Fees for Each"},"content":{"rendered":"

For award travelers, award availability can force your hand. The flights you want might appear months before departure, disappear for a long stretch, and sometimes might reappear close to the flight \u2014 especially if you're trying to book business or first class<\/a>. But if you\u2019re trying to lock in a specific trip, waiting for the perfect timing can be risky.<\/p>\n

That means many award travelers end up booking flights far in advance<\/a>. And when there\u2019s a long gap between booking and departure, plans can change. Maybe your dates shift, a better routing opens up, or the trip no longer works at all.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where award ticket change and cancellation policies matter. Some programs make it easy to adjust or cancel an award and get your miles back. Others charge steep fees, limit what you can change, or have rules that can catch you off guard.<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ve rounded up the award change, cancellation, and redeposit policies for major airline loyalty programs, along with links to each airline\u2019s official policy page so you can double-check the details before making a move.<\/p>\n

Award Ticket Change and Cancellation Policies<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before we dig into the details, it\u2019s important for you to note that each frequent flyer program features rules and exclusions unique to that program. A common way to avoid change and cancellation fees is to hold elite status, although this won't always save you from paying fees.<\/p>\n

We've summarized the key change and cancellation policy terms but also linked to the official program terms for each airline if you need to investigate further.<\/p>\n

Remember that these fees apply to voluntary<\/em> changes. You are often entitled to a free change or ticket cancellation if the airline changes the schedule significantly or changes the aircraft\/route.<\/p>\n

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Southwest never has any change or cancellation fees. Credit: Brandon Karaca\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

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