Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said on Monday they are permanently dropping domestic change fees, mirroring an announcement by rival United Airline on Sunday in a push to woo back travelers. Atlanta-based Delta said the elimination of change fees is effective immediately and includes tickets purchased for travel within the United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. SEE ALSO: Nigerian official collapses during televised Niger Delta corruption hearingLow-cost rival Southwest Airlines has never charged a change fee for its tickets. Delta, United and American were already waiving change fees through the end of the year to give travelers more flexibility in an uncertain environment. Delta collected $830 million in ticket cancellation and change fees last year, American $819 million and United $625 million, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Source: Standard Digital August 31, 2020 20:51 UTC