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Zero Cancellation Fee (Full Refund to Original Form of Payment):
You are paying nothing if you cancel within 24 hours of booking (the "risk-free cancellation" period), provided your flight was booked at least 7 days before departure. This applies to all ticket types, including Basic Economy, when booked directly with Delta.
You are paying nothing if Delta cancels your flight or makes a significant schedule change (e.g., 3+ hours for domestic, 6+ hours for international delay) that you do not accept. In these involuntary cases, you are entitled to a full refund to your original form of payment.
Zero Cancellation Fee (Value issued as an eCredit):
For most Main Cabin and premium tickets (Delta Comfort+, First Class, Delta Premium Select, Delta One) originating in the U.S. and Canada, you are paying no cancellation fee if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period but before the flight departs. The value of your ticket will be issued as an eCredit for future travel on Delta, valid for one year from the original date of purchase. You are essentially not losing money, but you are not getting a cash refund. This also applies if your new flight is cheaper than your original one after a voluntary change.
Cancellation Fee (Value issued as an eCredit, minus the fee):
For Basic Economy (Delta Main Basic) tickets, you are typically paying a cancellation fee if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period. This fee can range from $99-$199 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) depending on your itinerary (domestic vs. international) and point of origin. This fee is deducted from the value of your ticket, and any remaining value is issued as a non-refundable eCredit. If the cancellation fee exceeds the ticket value, no eCredit will be issued.
No Refund/Forfeiture:
You are paying the full value of your ticket (i.e., receiving no refund or eCredit) if you fail to cancel your flight before its scheduled departure time (you become a "no-show").
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Q1: Will I pay a fee if I cancel within 24 hours of booking? A1: No, you are paying nothing if you cancel within 24 hours (with certain conditions).
Q2: Do I get a cash refund for Main Cabin tickets if I cancel? A2: Generally, for Main Cabin and premium tickets, you will receive an eCredit for future travel, not a cash refund, if canceled after 24 hours.
Q3: What am I paying if I cancel a Basic Economy ticket? A3: You are typically paying a cancellation fee (e.g., $99-$199 USD), and any remaining value is issued as an eCredit.
Q4: What happens if I don't cancel and am a "no-show"? A4: You are paying the full value of your ticket, meaning you receive no refund or eCredit.
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