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War Time Air Travel Chart

(Updated April 4)

If you are confused by each airline's war time cancellation policies, you aren't alone. Each airline policy is unique and varies widely. To make deciphering each one a bit easier, view the chart below and see where each airline stands in the most important ticketing criteria.

Airline Waiving Fee On & Changes Allowed Passengers will be charged for any difference in fare Waiving fees on award travel Refund Type Change By Complete Travel By

Air Canada Travel to/from the U.S. or international destinations. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes None April 19 Dec. 31

Air France Tickets in the U.S to any international destination. Tickets must be issued on or before March 31 and have a departure date on or before June 30. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes *Non-refundable travel voucher Before original date of departure Dec 31

Air Tran Airways Customers with reservations purchased prior to March 20, 2003, with travel originally scheduled to take place between the March 20 and May 20, 2003. Yes Yes *Non-refundable travel voucher Prior to departure but no later than April 1. May be used for up to one year from original date of purchase.

Alaska/Horizon Air For tickets purchased prior to April 19 for travel through May 18. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. April 19 Dec. 31

Alitalia Airlines Passengers holding tickets in the United States who purchased tickets between March 10 and March 31. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. May 31, 2003 or the travel date, whichever is earlier Dec. 31

Aloha Airlines Will allow changes on tickets for travel
commencing by June 19. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes None Before original date of departure June 19

American Airlines Applies to tickets purchased any time through April 19 for travel through May 18. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. April 19 Dec. 31

American Trans Air (ATA) Customers holding previously issued tickets for travel
commencing within 90 days (by June 19, 2003). Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes N/A If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Before original date of departure June 19

America West New departure date can be no earlier than 30 days from their original travel date. All flights system wide. May change arrival and departure cities. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes None Before original date of departure Oct. 31

British Airways All tickets purchased up until April 19 to any destination. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Changes must be made at least 72 hours before departure and by May 31 Dec. 31

Cathay Pacific Passengers holding tickets purchased in the United States for flights on Cathay Pacific departing through April 17, 2003. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Change by April 17 or originally scheduled date of travel Outbound travel must commence before June 30

Continental Airlines Customers who have purchased tickets for U.S. domestic and international travel through May 18. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Change by April 19 or originally scheduled date of travel Dec. 31

Delta Air Lines For tickets issued on or before March 19 on domestic and international Delta-coded flights. Changes to origination/destinations cities are not permitted. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Change one day prior to flight. Travel plans must be created and tickets reissued by May 31. Dec. 31

Frontier Airlines Customers holding previously issued tickets for travel
commencing within 90 days (by June 19, 2003). Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes None Before first flight June 19

KLM Royal Dutch Allowing flight changes and rebooking to certain destinations with Dutch government travel warnings. Tickets must have an original date of departure prior to May 31, 2003.
Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If ticket conditions allow compensation, customers will be reimbursed in the original form of payment. If ticket does not allow for refund, a voucher will be issued. Before first flight and by April 19. Dec. 15

Lufthansa Lufthansa flights to and from the USA and Canada, to and from the Near and Middle East, as well as to and from Israel and Turkey. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Change one day prior to flight. Unknown

Mexicana Airlines For duration of war and only on itineraries ticketed in the U.S. for international travel from the U.S. and Canada to Mexico, Central America and South America or for travel domestically within Mexico. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Allowing Changes during the duration of war Dec. 14

Midwest Airlines For tickets system wide issued on or before March 19. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes None 24 hours prior to scheduled flight. Oct. 31

Northwest Airlines For domestic and international tickets issued before March 19, 2003. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If the new itinerary results in a lower fare, any residual value is forfeited. All flights must be re-booked and re-issued by April 19, 2003 Dec. 15

Qantas For tickets purchased in US, Canada & Mexico between March 7 and March 31. And, for tickets purchased within 60 days of war. To take advantage of this policy, customers must make the change within 30 days of the start of the war , but no later than their originally scheduled date of travel. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Before first flight and by May 31. Dec. 31

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) For tickets purchased prior to March 19 for travel through May 31. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Prior to scheduled flight. Dec. 31

Southwest Airlines Southwest's policy has always been no charge for changes. Yes Yes Fully refundable tickets that do not carry restrictions may be applied toward future travel or refunded for one year from the date of issue. Prior to first flight. 12 months from the original date of purchase.

Spirit Airlines Anyone currently holding or who wishes to purchase tickets may make changes to their itinerary or put their plans on hold. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered - good for one year. Before first flight. One year from date of purchase.

United Airlines For all tickets issued on or before March 31 with scheduled travel on or before May 18 . Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Before first flight and by April 19. Dec. 31

US Airways For tickets issued on or before April 2 for travel originating March 19 through June 17. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. By the ticketed travel date or prior to April 2. US/Canada flights must begin June 17. International by Dec. 15,

Virgin Atlantic For travelers flying between the U.S and U.K and U.K to Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo who are ticketed by March 25. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights. Yes Yes If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered. Changes or cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to departure and by May 31 Dec. 31

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Airline	Waiving Fee On & Changes Allowed	Passengers will be charged for any difference in fare	Waiving fees on award travel	Refund Type	Change By	Complete Travel By
Air Canada	Travel to/from the U.S. or international destinations. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	None	April 19	Dec. 31
Air France	Tickets in the U.S to any international destination. Tickets must be issued on or before March 31 and have a departure date on or before June 30. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	*Non-refundable travel voucher	Before original date of departure	Dec 31
Air Tran Airways	Customers with reservations purchased prior to March 20, 2003, with travel originally scheduled to take place between the March 20 and May 20, 2003.	Yes	Yes	*Non-refundable travel voucher	Prior to departure but no later than April 1.	May be used for up to one year from original date of purchase.
Alaska/Horizon Air	For tickets purchased prior to April 19 for travel through May 18. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	April 19	Dec. 31
Alitalia Airlines	Passengers holding tickets in the United States who purchased tickets between March 10 and March 31. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	May 31, 2003 or the travel date, whichever is earlier	Dec. 31
Aloha Airlines	Will allow changes on tickets for travel commencing by June 19. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	None	Before original date of departure	June 19
American Airlines	Applies to tickets purchased any time through April 19 for travel through May 18. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	April 19	Dec. 31
American Trans Air (ATA)	Customers holding previously issued tickets for travel commencing within 90 days (by June 19, 2003). Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	N/A	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Before original date of departure	June 19
America West	New departure date can be no earlier than 30 days from their original travel date. All flights system wide. May change arrival and departure cities. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	None	Before original date of departure	Oct. 31
British Airways	All tickets purchased up until April 19 to any destination.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Changes must be made at least 72 hours before departure and by May 31	Dec. 31
Cathay Pacific	Passengers holding tickets purchased in the United States for flights on Cathay Pacific departing through April 17, 2003. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Change by April 17 or originally scheduled date of travel	Outbound travel must commence before June 30
Continental Airlines	Customers who have purchased tickets for U.S. domestic and international travel through May 18.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Change by April 19 or originally scheduled date of travel	Dec. 31
Delta Air Lines	For tickets issued on or before March 19 on domestic and international Delta-coded flights. Changes to origination/destinations cities are not permitted. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Change one day prior to flight. Travel plans must be created and tickets reissued by May 31.	Dec. 31
Frontier Airlines	Customers holding previously issued tickets for travel commencing within 90 days (by June 19, 2003). Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	None	Before first flight	June 19
KLM Royal Dutch	Allowing flight changes and rebooking to certain destinations with Dutch government travel warnings. Tickets must have an original date of departure prior to May 31, 2003. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If ticket conditions allow compensation, customers will be reimbursed in the original form of payment. If ticket does not allow for refund, a voucher will be issued.	Before first flight and by April 19.	Dec. 15
Lufthansa	Lufthansa flights to and from the USA and Canada, to and from the Near and Middle East, as well as to and from Israel and Turkey. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Change one day prior to flight.	Unknown
Mexicana Airlines	For duration of war and only on itineraries ticketed in the U.S. for international travel from the U.S. and Canada to Mexico, Central America and South America or for travel domestically within Mexico. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Allowing Changes during the duration of war	Dec. 14
Midwest Airlines	For tickets system wide issued on or before March 19. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	None	24 hours prior to scheduled flight.	Oct. 31
Northwest Airlines	For domestic and international tickets issued before March 19, 2003. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If the new itinerary results in a lower fare, any residual value is forfeited.	All flights must be re-booked and re-issued by April 19, 2003	Dec. 15
Qantas	For tickets purchased in US, Canada & Mexico between March 7 and March 31. And, for tickets purchased within 60 days of war. To take advantage of this policy, customers must make the change within 30 days of the start of the war , but no later than their originally scheduled date of travel. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Before first flight and by May 31.	Dec. 31
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)	For tickets purchased prior to March 19 for travel through May 31. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Prior to scheduled flight.	Dec. 31
Southwest Airlines	Southwest's policy has always been no charge for changes.	Yes	Yes	Fully refundable tickets that do not carry restrictions may be applied toward future travel or refunded for one year from the date of issue.	Prior to first flight.	12 months from the original date of purchase.
Spirit Airlines	Anyone currently holding or who wishes to purchase tickets may make changes to their itinerary or put their plans on hold.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered - good for one year.	Before first flight.	One year from date of purchase.
United Airlines	For all tickets issued on or before March 31 with scheduled travel on or before May 18 . Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Before first flight and by April 19.	Dec. 31
US Airways	For tickets issued on or before April 2 for travel originating March 19 through June 17. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	By the ticketed travel date or prior to April 2.	US/Canada flights must begin June 17. International by Dec. 15,
Virgin Atlantic	For travelers flying between the U.S and U.K and U.K to Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo who are ticketed by March 25. Also, allowing customers who have already departed to change flights.	Yes	Yes	If new rebooked flight is less than original, a non-refundable travel voucher will be offered.	Changes or cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to departure and by May 31	Dec. 31