United Airlines:- Cancelling Basic Economy ticket

[Blindman67]

Hi

I need to cancel a basic economy ticket-for which there will be a £150 “fee” Total ticket prices was £540

I may be reading it wrong but if I upgrade the ticket to economy (extra $450) I can then cancel it for free?

Can’t be right surely?/

Any ideas?

Thanks

[Skywalker]

You’re probably better off asking your question on FT as the UA threads are very active and you’re more likely to get an answer.

[slidey]

Never done it, but the way I understand it is that if you upgrade to regular economy then cancel, youll get the original cost back as credit (not refund) but not any upgrade fees. Youd probably be better asking united directly what happens if you upgrade then found you needed to cancel.

[Blair Waldorf Salad]

When did you book? By federal law, US airlines have to provide full refunds within 24hrs of booking

[Blindman67]

Thanks for all the answers.

Booked a few months back.