Delta Same-day Flight Changes: Delta Air Lines is making it a bit easier to go with the flow when travel plans change.

The airline announced Wednesday (Aug. 4) that it is eliminating fees on same-day flight changes as well as not charging for those who attempt to fly standby for an alternative flight.

Delta Same-Day Flight Change

To make a same-day trip change on the Fly Delta app, customers can navigate to “Same-Day Change” to browse alternate flights and select either a confirmed or standby option.

• If a seat is available in the originally purchased fare class, customers may only change their ticket to a confirmed seat on the new flight for a $75 fee to change your Delta flight call (888) 660-1594.
• If a confirmed seat is unavailable, customers can stand by for an available seat for free. If a seat becomes available, they will not be charged a fee.

Same-day changes are available for all domestic tickets except Basic Economy. Confirmed same-day travel changes remain complimentary for SkyMiles Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members.

“Flexibility has never been more important, which is why we want to give our customers more choice and control over their travel plans than ever before,” Sandeep Dube, Delta’s S.V.P. of pricing and revenue management, said in a statement. “By enabling same-day travel changes directly on the Fly Delta app, customers will also save valuable time rescheduling their plans while on the go, without waiting in line at the airport or calling Reservations.”

In order to make a same-day trip change, travelers can use the Fly Delta app or log onto Delta.com within 24 hours of their scheduled departure. The new flight must depart on the same day as the original.

If you’re using the app to make a change, navigate to “same-day change” under your reservation and browse alternate flights available that day. If a confirmed seat is available on another flight in your originally purchased fare class, you can change to the new flight for $75 — or for free if you’re a Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion member.

Or you can apply to fly standby on an earlier flight without a fee. Until you receive an assigned seat on an earlier flight, your reservation aboard your original flight will remain confirmed. The option is not available for international flights.

Travelers can also use the app or website to apply for same-day standby upgrades.

The perk is only available for travelers with a refundable ticket, so if you’re flying Basic Economy, you won’t be able to change your flight.

For more information and specific restrictions, visit the Delta website.

Digital Tools to Manage Your Travel

The Fly Delta app is the ultimate companion during travel, designed to provide a seamless experience with features like auto check-in, one-touch seat upgrades and real-time baggage tracking, in addition to allowing changes or cancellations prior to departure.

When customers are ready to rebook their travel, they can also redeem their eCredits directly on the app or delta.com.

Delta is also enhancing its digital tools to make trip planning easier. Stay updated on entry requirements for vacation planning with the Travel Planning Center or view country-by-country details to plan a trip with the Delta Discover Map.

Delta continues to give customers even more ways to reclaim the joy of travel, all underpinned by our science-backed health and safety efforts. Learn more about what the airline is doing to make it easy to plan upcoming travel, manage entry restrictions and earn Medallion Status.  

This is How Delta Flight Change Policy Work