United Airlines Missed Flight Policy

Have you missed your booked United flight? The airline will entirely cancel your booking if you do not show up at the airport before the departure of the flight. In such a case your amount will be forfeited by the airline. However, you can get a refund or rebook a new flight for the same destination but for that, you must contact the airline in advance. For better clarity, you are advised to read the United Airlines Missed flight policy mentioned below: 

• In case a passenger misses the flight because of a change in timing and the passenger has not been informed in advance, the airline will arrange the next flight for the passengers to the same destination. 
• There will be no refund if a passenger misses the flight because of their own mistake. The price of the ticket will be forfeited by the airline. 
• The passengers who miss the flight for a medical reason can connect with an agent of the airline and inform the airline's agent about the situation and present the medical reports. The agent will either rebook your flight to a new date or refund your complete amount. 
• In case you have booked your flight from a travel agent, you will have to contact the agent for any query related to the missing flight. 

What happens if you miss your flight on United?

The passengers are supposed to reach the airport a certain time before the flight is ready for take-off. If they fail to be at the airport at the time of check-in, it will be counted as the passenger's fault. As per the no-show policy of the airline, the passenger must be at the airport before the flight departure, and not make the airline and other passengers wait. In case they fail to do so, the airline will leave the passenger behind. Also, the passenger will not be eligible for any kind of refund or compensation. 

How do I rebook my United flight? 

The passengers who have missed the flight for a valid as per the policies of United Airlines are eligible to rebook their flight. you can rebook through the United Airlines phone number. to know how follow the steps below: 

• Dial 1 (800) 864-8331 and connect your call to United Airlines. 
• Follow the IVR and press the key that leads to rebooking. 
• Ask the agent to rebook your previous canceled flight and share the details of your last flight with the agent. 
• The agent will now send you a payment to meet the fare difference and any other charges if there are any. 
• Tap on the link and make the payment. The airline will send you the booking details to your email ID. 

Final Words

There are situations when you may have missed your flight. In such a situation you may be thinking about what to do. Do not worry; this article will help you with missed United flights. You can read this article for reference. If you are still unclear and have doubts, you are advised to communicate with United Airlines customer service for better understanding and clarity.