United Airlines provides a full refund if your flight is canceled or significantly delayed and you choose not to travel. This applies to both refundable and non-refundable tickets. If United cancels your flight or there is a schedule change that causes a delay of three hours or more for domestic flights or six hours or more for international flights, you are entitled to get your money back to the original payment method. The refund includes the ticket price, taxes, fees, and any extras like seat upgrades or baggage charges. Refunds are processed within seven business days for credit or debit card payments and within twenty days for other payment types. You can request a refund through the United Airlines website or mobile app by managing your trip or using their refund request form. If your seat or service class is downgraded or if a major route change occurs, you are also eligible for a refund. However, United does not usually cover additional expenses like hotel stays, meals, or transportation due to flight disruptions. For those costs, you may need to rely on travel insurance or your credit card’s travel protections. United may offer flight credits or travel miles in some cases, but passengers are not required to accept them if they qualify for a refund. Understanding the cancellation and refund policy helps you take the right action quickly when your travel is affected.