Here's how Delta's same-day rescheduling policy works:
Same-Day Confirmed:
Eligibility: Generally available for most fares (excluding Basic Economy) for flights within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Timing: You can request a Same-Day Confirmed change starting 24 hours before your original flight's departure, but it will only confirm you for a flight on the same calendar day as your original departure.
Fee: There is typically a $75 fee for a Same-Day Confirmed change. However, this fee is waived for Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members.
Conditions: The change must be for the same origin and destination. There must be a seat available in the same fare class as your original ticket (or a higher fare class that you pay for).
Same-Day Standby:
Eligibility: Available to all passengers (including Basic Economy) on domestic flights.
Fee: This is a free option.
Conditions: You can request to standby for an earlier or later flight on the same day for the same origin and destination. You will only be assigned a seat if one becomes available shortly before departure, meaning there's no guarantee you'll get on the flight.
Risk: If you don't get a seat on your requested standby flight, you will remain confirmed on your original flight.
To request a same-day reschedule, you can use the Fly Delta app, Delta.com's "My Trips" (starting 24 hours before departure), an airport self-service kiosk, or speak to a Delta agent at the airport ticket counter or gate. For clarification or assistance, you can also call [📞+1(888)718-4742].
Q1: Can I use Same-Day Confirmed for international flights? A: No, Same-Day Confirmed is generally for flights within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Q2: Is the $75 fee for Same-Day Confirmed waived for Silver Medallion members? A: No, the fee is typically waived for Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members. Silver Medallion members would generally pay the fee.
Q3: If I use Same-Day Standby, what happens to my original flight? A: If you don't get a seat on the standby flight, you remain confirmed on your original flight. Your original flight is only changed if you are successfully accommodated on the standby flight.