United Airlines offers reimbursement for canceled flights, but the details depend on the ticket type and circumstances of the cancellation. If you cancel within 24 hours of booking and your flight is at least seven days away, United provides a full refund to your original payment method. This applies to all tickets, including Basic Economy. For non-refundable tickets canceled after the 24-hour window, United usually issues a travel credit equal to the unused ticket value, valid for one year from the ticket’s issue date. Refundable tickets can be canceled anytime before departure for a full refund back to the original payment method. If United cancels your flight, you are entitled to a full refund regardless of the ticket type or when the cancellation occurs. Refunds typically take seven to twenty business days depending on the payment method. In special cases like illness, jury duty, or the death of a passenger or close family member, United may grant refunds even on non-refundable tickets, usually requiring proper documentation. Refund requests are handled through United’s website or customer service, but if you booked through a third party, you may need to contact them directly. Overall, United reimburses canceled flights with full refunds during the 24-hour risk-free window and for refundable tickets at any time. Non-refundable tickets usually receive travel credit unless United cancels the flight. Acting quickly and understanding your fare rules helps ensure you receive the correct reimbursement.