Founded in 1926 as Varney Airlines, it commenced its operation in 1931. It is one of the popular American airlines and it is headquartered at Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois. The airline has 8 hubs including Chicago–O'Hare, Denver, Guam, Houston–Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, and Washington–Dulles. Among all Chicago–O'Hare is one of the largest hubs in terms of carrying the passengers and number of departures.

It is also known as the founding member of the star alliance. It also has a codeshare agreement with more than 25+ airlines. The airline operates a large domestic and international route network spanning cities large and small across the United States and all six continents. The fleet size of the airline is 834 and it operates services to 342 destinations across the world. So, passengers can travel anywhere in the world without any doubt.

FAQ's

When you travel these days, flexibility is more important than ever. This is why United Airline offers you even more ways to change your travel plans up until the moment you depart.

Change your travel plans within 24 hours of Booking

United Airlines includes a 24-hour flexible Booking policy that lets you modify your reservation or cancel it and receive a full refund within 24 hours of Booking your trip, as long as you purchased your ticket at least one week before your departure.

Be flexible when you fly

If your trip is coming up and you're more than a day away from departure, you may be able to change your reservation without incurring a fee. There will be no change fees if you modify your plans, whether they are for domestic flights or international travel originating in the U.S. The policy applies to all premium cabin flights on United, as well as most United Economy tickets. In the event of a higher fare, you will just need to pay the difference. There will be no change fee for award tickets not originating in the U.S. provided the ticket is changed more than 30 days before departure, although there might be a fare difference. United.com or the United app allow you to change or cancel your flight, or you can Call our Customer Service at +1 (888) 350-6579.

Change to a different flight on the same day

Changes can be made to your flight before or after check-in, even if you Booked using miles.

Premier members

For changes to flights made within 24 hours of departure, Premier members have an extra degree of flexibility. Depending on the fare class, Premier members may be able to exchange their ticket for a different seat on another flight within 24 hours of their original departure time. *If a Premier member's original ticketed fare class is not available on the new flight, there may be a fare difference. It is always free to stand by for your original fare class if it is not available.

All other travelers

Customers and MileagePlus members without Premier status may be able to confirm a seat on another flight within 24 hours of the initial departure time. Fares may differ even if the original fare class is available. Also, you will always be able to stand by without paying anything.

Basic Economy Tickets

Tickets for Basic Economy can't be changed to another flight within 24 hours of your original departure time, but you can stand by for another flight during that time.

How to change or cancel your flight with United Airlines

For all domestic flights, flights between the U.S. and Mexico or the Caribbean, and international flights originating in the U.S., there are now no change fees on most Economy and Premium cabin tickets. Follow the steps below for more information. Visit the Travel Credits page to learn more about the types of credit available when you change or cancel your flight. The United Mobile App and united.com do not allow you to change certain tickets, including those Booked through another airline (if the ticket receipt starts with 016). In such cases, you should contact the airline that issued the ticket

How to change your flight

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The "My trips" tab can be found on the united.com home page. To retrieve your flight, enter the trip confirmation number and last name of the traveler.

Select the flight you want to change

You can make the following changes to your flight by selecting "Change flight" below, then clicking "Edit":

a. Date of travel or destination

b. Add a flight

c. Remove a flight

Choose your new flight

Select "Continue" and choose a new flight option.

Purchase your new trip

Confirm your newly Booked flight by going through the Booking process. Despite the waiver of the change fee, a fare difference may apply.

How to cancel your flight and re+1 (888) 350-6579 later with United Airlines

Go to "My trips" on United website

For flight information, you must enter your trip confirmation number and the traveler's last name.

• Select "Cancel flight"

The option is located at the top of the screen.

• Confirm your cancellation

Click "Confirm cancellation."

Once you cancel, you can choose between a travel credit or, if applicable, a refund. To find out how to use your travel credit, visit the United Airlines travel credit page.

What cabin classes does United offer?

United airline offers 7 different classes of service including both domestic and international routes. Passenger can get their flight tickets Booked as per their choice and budget.

Is online check-in available for United flights?

Yes, Check-in is available starting 24 hours before your scheduled departure. Required timing for check-in, baggage check, and boarding may vary based on your departure airport and destination.