Hawaiian Airlines Flight Change Policy

Hawaiian Airlines offers flexible flight change policies, aiming to accommodate travelers' evolving plans. Here's an overview:

General Flight Change Policy:

No Change Fees: Hawaiian Airlines does not impose change fees for tickets purchased in Main Cabin or higher fare classes. This policy allows travelers to adjust their travel dates or destinations without incurring additional charges.

Fare Differences: While change fees are waived, passengers may be responsible for any fare differences if the new flight is more expensive than the original booking. Conversely, if the new flight is less expensive, the difference is typically refunded as a credit for future travel.

Fare Class Specifics:

Main Cabin Basic: This fare class does not benefit from the no-change-fee policy. Changes to Main Cabin Basic tickets may incur fees, and fare differences will apply.

Booking and Managing Changes:

Online Modifications: To change a flight, visit Hawaiian Airlines' official website and navigate to the "Manage Flights" section under "My Trips." Enter your confirmation code or ticket number along with your last name to access your booking. If eligible, you'll see a "Change flight" option to modify your itinerary. Note that flights purchased using HawaiianMiles or with Extra Comfort or Preferred seats cannot be changed online and require contacting Reservations.

Important Considerations:

Advance Notice: It's advisable to make changes well in advance of your flight date to ensure seat availability and to accommodate any fare differences or service fees.

Name Corrections: Minor corrections due to misspellings are allowed once and limited to a maximum of four changed characters. Beyond this, it's considered a name change, which may involve additional procedures and fees.

Recent Regulatory Changes:

As of October 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that airlines provide automatic refunds for flights canceled or significantly delayed. This includes refunds for significant schedule changes, downgrades in service class, and certain other disruptions. Refunds must be processed within specified timeframes, aiming to enhance transparency and passenger rights.