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One of the most important updates came when United permanently removed change fees on most Economy and Premium cabin tickets.




To begin the process, go to United.com or the United app and click “My Trips.”




However, if you booked a Basic Economy ticket, the rules are stricter.




If your flight was booked less than 24 hours ago and the departure date is at least 7 days away,




If you’re looking to fly on the same day as your original booking, you may qualify for United’s Same-Day Change feature.




What if your travel plans changed because of a major event like a storm or natural disaster?




Sometimes, when you change a flight, the new one costs less than your original booking.




If your flight was part of a round-trip itinerary, you may choose to change only one segment.




Changing your flight by phone is also a great choice if you’re dealing with a group reservation.




To wrap up, yes—you can definitely change a United flight you’ve already booked, with multiple tools and flexible policies now in place.



