What are my Rights if my Flight is Changed?

You must have information about what you have to do, what your rights are if you change the flight tickets, and how the charges for the same can be ignored. However, what if the airline changed the flight and you got information about this later? In such situations, knowing about your rights becomes important; this will lead you to the ways where you will be able to take some action. There are many things that can be done, such as rescheduling the flight and asking for compensation, and we will discuss this further in this read. 

What are the terms and conditions if a flight is changed?

There are certain things that you can do if the airline changes the flight. We have mentioned some rules and regulations that will explain the rights of the passengers and enlighten them about the things they can do after the airline has made a significant change to their itinerary: 

• If the airline has changed the flight without any prior information, then you can ask for compensation. 
• The Airline is entitled to inform you about any changes they are making to the journey as soon as they happen. 
• If you no longer wish to travel with the Airline after they have made changes, then you can ask for a refund and have to make a refund request by visiting the official website of the airline. 
• You will be able to reschedule your flight without paying any charges. However, you have to pay the difference in the fare. 
• If there have been some major changes to the flight and there are chances of delay or cancellation, then the airline is entitled to provide you with an alternate flight journey. 
• You can ask for compensation for the last minute changes or other inconveniences you have to go through because of the change. 
• The Airline can offer you miles, coupons, free meals, priority check-in or boarding, free seat selection or upgrades, lounge access, free modifications,etc.

How much does it cost to reschedule a flight?

If you are rescheduling a flight, you do not wish to travel with the airline anymore after the changes have been made. Then, you can reschedule the flight, and you will be required to pay the penalty. The penalty for rescheduling a flight depends on the class, routes, fare type, and the time of rescheduling; however, it ranges from $40 to $90, and you will be required to pay this during the process. 

How can I reschedule a flight? 

The process you need to follow to reschedule the flight after the changes have been mentioned below; go through it carefully:

• Visit the official website of the airline from which you booked the flight.
• Navigate to Manage Booking and enter the flight details to access the account. 
• Go to the Menu and pick Reschedule the flight; a form will appear. 
• Fill out all the accurate information with the new date, time, class, and location. 
• Follow the further instructions and complete the process. 
• Then, pay the required charges, and the new ticket with a receipt will be sent via email.