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For a realistic example, imagine you booked a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu for a wedding, but the date was moved two days later at the last minute. In 2026, if you hold a standard Main Cabin ticket, you can simply swap those dates online; if the new flight is cheaper, you may even receive a travel credit for the difference, depending on the fare rules. If the new flight is more expensive, you'll pay the add-on cost, but the "change fee" itself is a thing of the past for most fare classes. If you are unsure whether your specific ticket qualifies for this flexibility, a quick call to
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