United: is the $75 close-in award fee refundable?

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United: is the $75 close-in award fee refundable?

by mangoceviche Member October 5, 2016, 10:41 am

United: is the $75 close-in award fee refundable?

mangoceviche Member
October 5, 2016, 10:41 am

I need to cancel an award ticket that I booked within the last 24 hours. Is the close-in award fee refunded along with the taxes, or is it gone?
Anonymous Guest
October 5, 2016, 11:25 am

I don’t know, actually. I would assume it would be refunded, but I’ve never tried.
mangoceviche Member
October 5, 2016, 11:38 am

Thanks Tiffany. I tweeted United. If I hear back, I’ll post an update.
mangoceviche Member
October 5, 2016, 12:46 pm

United’s response: “Yes, as long as you are within the 24 hour risk-free policy, everything will be refunded.”
Gaurav Community Ambassador
October 5, 2016, 5:12 pm

And next time don’t pay the fee. Use this tip, AFAIK it still works.

[URL]https://www.milevalue.com/dont-pay-the-75-close-in-fee-on-united-trick/[/URL]

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United: is the $75 close-in award fee refundable?