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Are you feeling concerned about the sudden cancellations in your travel plans? The Korean Air change flight policy allows you to be very flexible. They have affordable fees for changing your flight, simple rules for making changes, and a hassle-free procedure. You can easily change your flight without any trouble. Here are the important things to know about the Korean Air change policy: 

Overview of Korean Air Ticket Change Policy

Here is a summary of the Korean Air policy for changing flights: 

  • According to the rules of Korean Air, passengers can request changes to their flight date, time, class of service, and travel destination.
  • The rule for changing names on Korean Air tickets allows passengers to correct their names. Korean Air does not allow tickets to be transferred to a different person. If that happens, the passenger will have to make a new reservation.
  • The cost of changing a Korean Air flight includes a fee for making the change, as well as any difference in the ticket price, if there is one. 
  • The Korean Air change policy applies to all types of tickets, including award tickets and different classes of service. It applies to both published fares and consolidated fares. 
  • You can only use a Korean Air ticket change for flights operated by Korean Air. You can only request changes to your booking if you made it through the Korean Air reservation portal or the Korean Air customer desk.
  • According to the policy of Korean Air, if a passenger is notified about a change in their flight within 14 days of the scheduled departure, they will not have to pay any fees or fare differences for making the change. 
  • If your travel plans include a flight that is part of a code-share or interline agreement, you may have to pay a change fee from Korean Air, as well as any fees and charges from the other airline involved. 

24 Hours Flight Change Policy

Here’s how you can change your Korean Air flight within 24 hours of booking:

  • If you book a flight with Korean Air within 24 hours of purchasing it, you won’t have to pay a fee to change the date. When you ask for changes, you only have to pay the fare difference. 
  • Korean Air’s flight policy allows you to change your flight within 24 hours. This applies to all types of fares, including published, consolidated, restricted, and non-restricted fares.
  • If you booked your Korean Air reservation through a travel agency, whether online or offline, you will need to pay a service fee of $35 to make any changes. However, if you need to make changes within 24 hours of booking, you won’t be charged any additional fees by Korean Air. 
  • Passengers can correct or change their name within 24 hours of purchasing their ticket, as per the airline’s policy. 
  • According to Korean Air’s flight change policy, the 24-hour rule does not apply to Korean Air’s reward and mileage tickets. 

Korean Air Change Fee and Cost

Here is a detailed summary of the Korean Air flight change fee for each class of service you choose: 

Class of Service/Fare Type

Saver Fare

Standard Fare

Flex Fare

Economy Class

150 USD

150 USD

Free

Prestige Class

Korean Air does not offer to save fare for Prestige Class

150 USD

Free

First Class

Korean Air First Class charges no change fee

Korean Air First Class charges no change fee

Korean Air First Class charges no change fee

The airline is making it easier for travelers by not charging a fee to change Korean Air flights for tickets booked before October 31, 2021. If you need to make a change to your flight ticket after buying it, you won’t have to pay the Korean Air change ticket fee. If there is a fare difference, passengers will still need to pay it. 

About Korean Air Change Seat Policy, 

Koren Air Seat Change Policy allows you can choose your seat for free when you book your flight or when you check in online. Also, choosing a regular seat in advance will not incur any additional charges. Before requesting a seat change on Korean Air, there are some important points to keep in mind:

  • When booking a flight with Korean Air, you can choose your seat for free, except if you have a Super Saver fare. With the Super Saver fare, you are not allowed to select your seat. 
  • If a passenger wants to change their seat after checking in, they may have to pay a fee of 48 USD per passenger each way on Korean Air.
  • If you want to change your seat to one with extra legroom, in the exit row, or in the front row on a Korean Air flight, there may be a fee.
  • According to the Korean Air change flight policy, if you make changes to your flight, you will need to request a new seat selection.

Methods to Change Flight with Korean Air 

You can easily change your travel dates, origin and destination, travel date, and flight time for a Korean Air flight, even if you don’t have a reservation. This applies to all fare types and classes of service, as long as it’s a flight operated by Korean Air. There are two ways to change or modify your Korean Air reservation: 

Online Method:

Here is a simple guide to help you make changes to your Korean Air booking online:

  • Go to the website Korean Air.com and find the tab ‘Manage My Booking‘.
  • Please provide the six-digit booking reference or 13-digit e-ticket number, along with the last name of the passenger. Click on the ‘continue’ button to proceed and retrieve your Korean Air booking.
  • To change your flight details, go to the booking confirmation page and click on the ‘Change flight’ tab. From there, you can select a new travel date, time, or destination based on your needs.
  • Choose a flight from the list of new flights. Then, click on the ‘Confirm my selection’ tab to continue. 
  • Please check the updated flight schedule and then go to the payment section on the checkout page.
  • If you want to change your Korean Air flight, you might have to pay a fee for the change and possibly an additional amount if there is a difference in the ticket price. 
  • You have the option to make a payment using a debit or credit card. After your payment is successful, you will get a new confirmation email sent to the email address you provided during registration. 

Over the Phone:

To request a flight change with Korean Air over the phone, simply contact our customer service team at the Korean Air flight change support desk. You won’t have to pay any additional charges over the phone, except for the Korean Air change flight fee and any fare difference, if it applies. If you book a First Class fare, Economy fare, or Prestige Class Flex fare with Korean Air, you will not be charged a fee for changing the date of your flight. To change your Korean Air flight reservation over the phone, you need to make a request:

  • Keep your six-digit order number or 13-digit e-ticket number on hand while we connect you to one of our customer service representatives. 
  • Give new trip dates, flight times, or locations to ask for a flight change. 
  • Check the price rules, the Korean Air change fee, and, if it applies to your trip booking, the fare difference. 
  • You can pay Korean Air flight change fees over the phone with a debit or credit card.
  • Once the changes are finalized, you’ll get a new confirmation email with the new flight plan at the email address you used to sign up. 

FAQs

Can I change my flight details with Korean Air?

Yes, according to Korean Air’s policy, passengers can request changes to their flight date, time, class of service, and travel destination. However, name transfers to a different person are not allowed, and a new reservation will have to be made in such cases.

Is there a 24-hour risk-free period for flight changes with Korean Air?

Yes, Korean Air allows passengers to change their flights within 24 hours of booking without any additional fees. This applies to all types of fares except reward and mileage tickets.

Can i do correction on Korean Air flight ticket?

Yes Korean Air Name Change Policy allows you to do some correction on your flight ticket.

What are the flight change fees for Korean Air?

The flight change fees for Korean Air vary based on the class of service and fare type. For Economy Class, the change fee is $150 for Saver and Standard fares, while Flex fare changes are free. Prestige Class also has a $150 change fee, and First Class changes are fee-free.

Can I change my seat on a Korean Air flight?

Yes, passengers can choose their seats for free when booking a flight with Korean Air, except for Super Saver fares. Changing seats after check-in may incur a fee of $48 per passenger each way.

What are the methods to change a flight with Korean Air?

You can change your Korean Air flight online by visiting the official website and using the “Manage Booking” option. Alternatively, you can request changes over the phone through the Korean Air customer service team. Fees may apply based on the class of service and fare type.

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