Changing your flight date: change fee and fare difference

Something unexpected comes up and you need to move your flight date. The airline's answer usually adds two things that are worth telling apart: the change fee and the difference between the original and the new fare.

What is usually charged

Change fee and fare difference

The fee is a fixed charge for modifying the ticket, and the difference depends on the price available on the new date. Both depend on the fare you bought, and the cheapest ones tend to be the most restrictive.

Taxes and additional charges

If the ticket is reissued, taxes may be recalculated. Ask for the breakdown of the total before you accept the change.

How to prepare

Read your fare conditions

Look for the changes and cancellations section in the confirmation or on the airline's website. If you bought through an agency, ask whether its own fee applies too.

Keep everything in writing

Keep the email with the new itinerary and the receipt for the amount. Check that the name and references are still correct.

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