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Delta Air Lines Award Cancellation Fees

Currency: SkyMiles

Delta eliminated cancellation fees for Main and above tickets originating from US/Canada. All Medallion members (including Silver) get free cancellations. Basic Economy and international origin tickets may have fees.

Cancellation Fee Structure

Cabin Timing Fee Elite Benefits Notes
Main and above (US/Canada origin) Main and above (US/Canada origin) FREE All members: Free cancellation Miles fully redeposited, taxes refunded
Basic Economy tickets Basic Economy tickets No cancellation allowed All members: No cancellation Non-refundable
International origin tickets International origin tickets Varies by region All Medallion members: Free Fees apply for non-elites

Partner Award Cancellations

Delta's generous policy extends to many partners:

Air France/KLM: Delta policy applies
Virgin Atlantic: Delta policy applies
Korean Air: May follow Korean Air rules
Aeromexico: Delta policy applies (free for elites)

Important Notes

  • No fees for Main Cabin and above tickets from US/Canada
  • All Medallion members (including Silver) get free cancellations
  • Basic Economy awards cannot be changed or cancelled
  • International origin tickets may have fees for non-elites
  • Miles never expire, even after cancellation
  • 24-hour risk-free cancellation on all bookings

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Delta Silver Medallions really get free cancellations?

Yes! All Medallion members, including Silver, get free cancellations. Plus, Main and above tickets from US/Canada have no fees for anyone.

What about Delta's lack of award charts?

While Delta uses dynamic pricing, their generous cancellation policy helps offset the uncertainty - you can book and cancel freely if prices drop.

Are taxes refunded automatically?

Taxes are refunded to your original payment method, which can take 7-10 business days to process.

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