United waives change fees amid coronavirus scare

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Airlines are loosening their their typically stringent change policies amid consumer fears over flying as the coronavirus spreads.

United Airlines late Tuesday notified travelers it would waive change fees for trips booked between March 3 and March 31.

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"The coronavirus outbreak continues to create a high level of uncertainty around the globe regarding travel," the company said in a statement. As a result, United is working to give customers more flexibility by waiving change fees for any bookings – domestic and international – made between March 3 and March 31."

The waiver applies to all fare types, destinations, points-of-sale and travel dates available for sale.



Other airlines are offering similar waivers.