Flight Rescheduling: Process, Ways to Reschedule, Charges, Terms & Conditions

A booked flight can get cancelled or rescheduled by the airline because of a number of reasons, such as bad weather conditions, security issues or missing crew. Additionally, travellers might need to reschedule a flight booking from their end due to last-minute changes in travel plans.

Different airlines have their own set of terms and conditions when it comes to flight rescheduling. It is imperative for travellers to know them before they go ahead and reschedule their flight booking. Read on to get an overview of how to reschedule a flight and its terms & conditions.

Here are the general steps of the flight rescheduling process: 

Step 1: Visit the airline's official website or the flight booking website. 

Step 2: Log in to the platform with your credentials. 

Step 3: Under the "My Account" tab, select the booked flight ticket that you wish to reschedule.

Step 4: You will find the option "Request for Reschedule". Most airlines will provide you with the option to reschedule your flight ticket entirely or parts of it. Choose accordingly.

Step 5: After making changes, submit your request.

Step 6: You will get a confirmation notification once your rescheduling is confirmed.

*Note: The above steps are a general overview. Some of the factors might vary from one airline to another as well as the booking sites.

If you want to reschedule your flight ticket, there are multiple ways you can follow to do so. Make sure to choose as per your convenience. Here are the primary ways to reschedule a flight:

• Through PNR number

To reschedule your air tickets, you can provide your PNR number and other details as required on the booking or airline website. Upon entering these details, you will be redirected to a page where you will be offered the option to reschedule your flight.

• Through Airline Website

Visit & sign-in on the official website of the airline from which you have booked your air tickets. Once you find the option to reschedule your flight, put in your preferences and details. Submit your request, and you will get a notification upon confirmation.

• Through Booking Website

You can also request to reschedule your flight by visiting the booking or third-party website. After signing in to your account, navigate to the ‘My Accounts’ section where you will find the option to reschedule your flight tickets. You can select your preferences, put in your details and submit the request.

• Through Customer Care

If you want to opt for offline procedures, you can also request flight rescheduling by contacting the customer care of the respective airline or the booking website. You can find the customer support number on the official websites easily.

The procedure to change your air ticket schedule is easy and straightforward. However, there can be some terms and conditions which you should get familiar with before going ahead with the rescheduling procedure. Knowing the following conditions beforehand will save you from facing last-minute hurdles:

• Rescheduling charges: It is possible that some airlines might charge you for rescheduling your flight. But if the flight was cancelled by the airline or you want to change the departure time, there is usually no cost charged for such service.
• Date of arrival and departure: If you wish to change the date of your departure or arrival, there may be charges applicable by the airlines.
• Destination: If you wish to change your destination, you can do the same by rescheduling your flight.
• Up-gradation: Sometimes, some airlines offer to provide you with an upgrade or better seat upon rescheduling. Make sure to go through their terms and conditions before rescheduling.
• Availability: Sometimes, if you are looking to change the date of the flight, your preferred date might not be available by the airlines. In such scenarios, it is advisable to cancel the ticket and book a new flight.

*Note: The above terms and conditions do not apply to all airlines. These are subject to change. Hence, it is recommended that you go through the terms and conditions of the respective airlines before opting for their services. 

This guide on how to reschedule flight tickets will help you make last-minute changes to your flight bookings. However, please note that not all airlines or booking websites offer the option to reschedule a flight after a certain amount of time has passed after the booking.

Additionally, there are multiple terms and conditions that one has to accept if they choose to reschedule a flight. The official website of an airline will be the best option to refer to in such cases.