boarding pass · U.S. Department of Transportation · 2026-10-04
Test the 24-Hour and 7-Day Conditions
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Example result
Both clocks are met. The airline must hold the fare for 24 hours or refund a penalty-free cancellation.
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The reservation is at least seven days before departure, and the cancellation is within 24 hours of booking.
The airline chooses a hold or a refund. It does not have to offer both.
- At least seven days before departure: yes.
- Cancellation within 24 hours of booking: yes.
- Seller: airline.
What would change this
An earlier cancellation, a later departure, or an airline sale instead of an agent sale can change the result.
Next step
Ask the airline for the refund of the fare. A refund to a credit card is due in seven business days. Cash or check is due in 20 business days. A date change is not free under this rule.
The 24-hour clock is the reason to act now. A later cancellation misses the rule.
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- Source: DOT Buying a Ticket, checked 2026-10-04.
- Seven days means the departure time is at least 168 hours after the booking time.
- Twenty-four hours means the cancellation time is at or before 24 hours after booking.
Data as of 2026-10-04. Source: U.S. Department of Transportation — Buying a Ticket.
What this does not cover
- A credit-card refund, when due, must be issued within seven business days. Cash or check has 20 business days.
- The tool uses 168 hours for seven days and 24 hours on the clock.
- Fare rules can be more generous. They cannot replace this minimum when it applies.
This tool gives general information. It is not legal advice. Laws differ by state and change. Check the result with a licensed attorney or a legal aid office before you act.
The 24-hour clock is the reason to act now. A later cancellation misses the rule.