How Do I Cancel My Delta Airlines Flight and Get a Refund or Credit?
In a nutshell: Sometimes, plans have to change. If your plans have changed enough that you can no longer take that trip on Delta Airlines that had purchased, then you need to learn how to cancel your trip and get a refund for it. Fortunately, the procedure isn't at all difficult.
Introduction
Sometimes, plans have to change. If your plans have changed enough that you can no longer take that trip on Delta Airlines that had purchased, then you need to learn how to cancel your trip and get a refund for it. Fortunately, the procedure isn't at all difficult.
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In most, though not all, cases, a cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund. The fee can be as much as $500, and the exact value depends on your departure location, your destination, the type of ticket you have, and how close the cancellation is to the scheduled departure.As a general policy, Delta has a 24-hour risk-free cancellation window after you buy your ticket. If you cancel within this window, then no matter what kind of ticket you have, you can get a refund without incurring a cancellation fee.After the 24 hour window has passed, you can still get a refund if you purchased an Extra, or Refundable, ticket, though a cancellation fee will apply. If you purchased a Classic, or Non-Refundable, ticket, you cannot get a refund. However, you can receive a credit toward the purchase of another ticket, minus the cancellation fee, that is good for one year.If the airline cancels your flight because of unforeseen circumstances, you will automatically be given a full refund or the opportunity to book an alternate flight, if you prefer.
To get an idea of exactly what the cancellation fee will be, go to Delta's "Baggage & Travel Fees" page and click on the "Change and Cancel Fees" option to be shown a comprehensive list of the cancellation fees for every combination of ticket type, departure location, and destination.
Delta's "Baggage & Travel Fees" page
Go to Delta's home page.
Delta home page
Click on the "Log in" tab to the right side of the navigation bar at the top of the page.
A popup window will appear.
Enter your Username or SkyMiles Number in the upper text box and your password in the lower textbox to log in to your Delta account.
Go to "My Trips."
Locate the trip you want to cancel in the list of your trips.
Click on that trip.
You will be taken to the Travel Details page for that trip.
Click on the "Cancel Flight" option.
Review the details of the refund or travel credits that you will get as a result of the cancellation.
Click on "Confirm" to finalize the cancellation.
Conclusion
If you need any help canceling your flight, or if you have any questions about your refund or travel credits, call a Delta customer service representative for help. The Delta customer service call center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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