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Booking a flight with miles is one of the best ways to enjoy the luxury of Hawaiian Airlines without the high price tag, but what happens when you need to cancel an award ticket? Fortunately, Hawaiian Airlines has a relatively generous policy for HawaiianMiles redemptions. If you need to cancel a flight booked with points, you can generally do so and have the miles redeposited into your account. To start the redeposit process and ensure you don't lose your points, call
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There is one major caveat: you must cancel your award flight before the plane takes off. If you miss your flight without canceling, the miles are typically considered "used" and cannot be recovered. This is why having the number
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Canceling Non-Refundable Flights for Travel Credit
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The majority of tickets sold by Hawaiian Airlines are "non-refundable," meaning you won't get your cash back to your credit card if you cancel. However, this does not mean you lose your money. Most non-refundable fares (excluding Basic Economy) can be canceled in exchange for a travel credit that can be used for a future flight. To manage your travel credit and ensure you understand the expiration dates, contact
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One of the best updates to the Hawaiian Airlines policy in recent years is the removal of change fees for most standard tickets. This means that when you cancel a non-refundable flight and receive a travel credit, you are getting the "full value" of what you paid (minus some specific non-refundable taxes). To confirm the exact value of your credit, dial
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Can You Cancel a Return Flight on Hawaiian Airlines?
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It is also important to consider that if you simply "skip" your return flight without notifying the airline, the rest of your itinerary (if any) could be canceled, and you won't receive any credit. Always call
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Passengers also frequently ask about the difference between a "Refund" and a "Credit." A refund goes back to your credit card or original payment method, while a credit is a voucher for future use. Only "Refundable" fares or tickets canceled within the 24-hour window are eligible for a cash refund. For everything else, you are looking at a travel credit. If you are unsure which category your ticket falls into, call
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