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🕒 24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation:
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🛂 Refundable Tickets:
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🌐 Third-Party Bookings:
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💼 Need a Refund or Credit?
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📝 Summary of Cancellation Fee Policy:
Fare Type
Cancellation Fee
Refund Type
Basic Economy
$99 (after 24 hours)
Trip Credit (minus fee)
Main Cabin+
No Fee
Full Trip Credit
Refundable Ticket
No Fee
Full Refund to Original Form
Award Tickets
No Fee
Miles + Taxes Refunded
Within 24 Hours
No Fee (All Types)
Full Refund
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