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Crucially, the booking must have been made at least seven days prior to the flight's scheduled departure.
Delta Initiated Changes/Cancellations:
If Delta significantly changes your flight schedule (e.g., departure or arrival 3 hours or more earlier or later for domestic, or 6 hours or more for international) or cancels your flight outright, you are typically entitled to a full refund to your original payment method, even if you purchased a non-refundable ticket.
Outside these conditions:
Non-Refundable Tickets (after 24 hours): If you cancel a non-refundable ticket after the 24-hour risk-free period, you will generally not receive a cash refund. Instead, Delta will issue an eCredit for the value of your ticket, minus any applicable cancellation fees (for Basic Economy, a fee is deducted, and the remainder is an eCredit).
Refundable Tickets (after 24 hours): If you purchased a refundable ticket, you can cancel it at any time before departure and receive a full refund.
Q1: Does the 24-hour risk-free cancellation apply to Basic Economy tickets? A: Yes, it applies to Basic Economy tickets if canceled within 24 hours of purchase and the flight is at least seven days away.
Q2: What if I cancel a non-refundable ticket after 24 hours? A: You will typically receive an eCredit for future travel, minus any applicable cancellation fees.
Q3: What constitutes a "significant schedule change" by Delta for a full refund? A: Generally, a delay of 3 hours or more for domestic flights, or 6 hours or more for international flights, or a complete cancellation.