📋 Overview
Post-ticketing fees are charges that arise after a flight ticket has been issued — typically when a passenger needs to modify, correct, or cancel their booking. These fees are set entirely by airlines and can vary significantly based on the fare type, airline policy, and how soon before departure the change is made.
Xpedioair works to minimize these fees on your behalf, including leveraging the DOT 24-hour free cancellation rule and airline-specific waiver policies.
❓ What Are Post-Ticketing Fees
When you purchase an airline ticket, the fare you pay is subject to the rules associated with that fare class. Most airlines distinguish between:
- Refundable fares: Allow changes and cancellations at no airline charge (though fare differences may apply)
- Non-refundable / restricted fares: Subject to change fees and may offer only credit, not a cash refund
- Basic Economy: The most restrictive fare — typically no changes allowed, or changes subject to the highest fees
Post-ticketing fees are charged by the airline at the time the change is processed. They are separate from Xpedioair's service fee.
📅 Date & Time Change Fees
Changing your travel date or time is one of the most common post-ticketing changes. Fee ranges by airline:
| Airline | Changing a flight (typical) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | $0 (most fares) | No change fee on Main Cabin and above (fare difference applies). Basic Economy generally cannot be changed after the 24-hour window. |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | $0 (most fares) | No change fee on Main Cabin and above (fare difference applies). Main Basic generally cannot be changed after 24 hours. |
| United Airlines (UA) | $0 (most fares) | No change fee on Economy and above (fare difference applies). Basic Economy generally cannot be changed after 24 hours. |
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | $0 (most fares) | No change fee on Choice fares and above (fare difference applies). Basic fares must be upgraded before changing. |
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | up to $150 | Main Base / EvenMore Base fares: $150 per person to change (then rebook at the new fare). Standard and Flex fares have no change fee. Fare difference applies. Changes by phone or chat can carry an extra $25 fee. |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | $0 (most fares) | No change fee on Main and First (fare difference applies). Saver fares cannot be changed after 24 hours. |
| Frontier Airlines (F9) | up to $149 | Basic/Standard fares booked from Sep 25, 2026: free 60+ days out, $149 within 59 days. Bundles have no change fee. Fare difference applies. |
| Hawaiian Airlines (HA) | $0 (most fares) | No change fee on Main Cabin and above (fare difference applies). Saver (formerly Main Cabin Basic) cannot be changed after 24 hours. |
| Allegiant Air (G4) | up to $25 | Standard fee about $25 per person per segment, plus any fare increase, if changed 7+ days before departure. Trip Flex waives the fee. Changes within 7 days of travel are not credited. |
* Reviewed October 2026 from airline policies as published and reported. Fare differences between the old and new flight may apply regardless of change fees, and airlines change policies often. Confirm with your airline.
📝 Name Correction Fees
The TSA requires that the name on your boarding pass match your government-issued ID exactly. If your name was misspelled or entered incorrectly, a correction fee may apply:
- Minor corrections (1–3 characters): Most airlines allow these at low or no cost
- Middle name corrections: Generally free or very low cost
- Significant corrections or full name changes: May require re-ticketing at current fare
- Legal name changes (marriage, court order): Free at most airlines with documentation
Name changes for the purpose of transferring a ticket to a different passenger are not permitted by any U.S. airline. A new ticket must be purchased.
❌ Cancellation & Refund Fees
Cancellation fees depend heavily on your fare type and how far in advance you cancel:
- Within 24 hours of booking: All U.S. airlines must offer a full refund under DOT regulations, regardless of fare type, as long as the flight is at least 7 days away
- Non-refundable tickets: Most airlines offer a travel credit minus a cancellation fee; some waive the fee and credit the full amount
- Refundable tickets: Full cash refund, no fee
We ask the airline about the 24-hour rule and any applicable waivers before requesting a fee-based cancellation.
🛡️ Fee Waiver Opportunities
Xpedioair proactively looks for the following waiver opportunities when processing your request:
- DOT 24-hour rule: Free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (flight must be 7+ days away)
- Bereavement waivers: Most airlines waive fees for death of an immediate family member
- Medical waivers: Available at most airlines for documented serious illness
- Military deployment: Many U.S. airlines waive fees for active-duty military orders
- Schedule change waivers: If the airline changed your schedule by 2+ hours, you may be entitled to a free change or full refund
- Elite status benefits: Frequent flyer status often includes reduced or waived change fees
🔗 Related Policies
You may also want to review these related documents:
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