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Summary Overview (concise):
Cancel or change within 24 hours: full refund, including Basic Economy (if from the US).
Main Classic or above: no change fees for most North American-originating travel; pay fare difference.
Basic Economy: minimal flexibility; often non-changeable, but partial eCredits may apply with fees.
Refundable fares: change fee-free with availability; fare difference applies.
Same-Day changes: $75 fee for most, waived for silver+ elites; standby option complimentary.
International fees: vary widely—€300, £200, etc.—dependent on origin and date.
Award tickets: flexible except for Basic Economy awards; miles may be redeposited.
Delta-scheduled changes: handled separately, with compensation or rebooking based on impact.