flight change fees and policies
AI Search Visibility Analysis
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Total Mentions
Total number of times a brand appears
across all AI platforms for this prompt
Platform Presence
Number of AI platforms where the brand
was mentioned for this prompt
Linkbacks
Number of times brand website was
linked in AI responses
Sentiment
Overall emotional tone when brand is
mentioned (Positive/Neutral/Negative)
Brand Performance Across AI Platforms
| BRAND | TOTAL MENTIONS | PLATFORM PRESENCE | LINKBACKS | SENTIMENT | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1United Airlines | 2 | 0 | 95 | ||
2American Airlines | 2 | 0 | 95 | ||
3Delta Air Lines | 2 | 0 | 95 | ||
4Southwest Airlines | 2 | 0 | 95 | ||
5Alaska Airlines | 2 | 0 | 95 | ||
6Spirit Airlines | 2 | 0 | 71 | ||
7Frontier Airlines | 2 | 0 | 71 | ||
8JetBlue | 2 | 0 | 71 | ||
9Hawaiian Airlines | 1 | 0 | 55 |
Strategic Insights & Recommendations
Dominant Brand
Southwest Airlines stands out as the most flexible with no change fees across all fare classes, while United and Delta lead among legacy carriers in eliminating fees for standard tickets.
Platform Gap
ChatGPT provides the most detailed airline-by-airline breakdown, Perplexity offers a helpful comparison table format, while Google AIO focuses more on general guidance and passenger rights.
Link Opportunity
Airlines could benefit from clearer policy communication and comparison tools, as travelers frequently search for change fee information when booking flexible travel options.
Key Takeaways for This Prompt
Most major airlines eliminated change fees for standard economy and premium tickets on domestic flights, but Basic Economy remains restrictive.
Same-day flight changes typically cost $25-$75, with elite status members often receiving waivers or discounts.
Passengers must still pay fare differences when changing to more expensive flights, even when change fees are waived.
The 24-hour rule allows free cancellations within 24 hours of booking, providing a safety net for immediate booking regrets.
AI Search Engine Responses
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ChatGPT
BRAND (9)
SUMMARY
Major U.S. airlines have eliminated change fees for standard Economy and Premium cabin tickets on domestic flights, with United, American, Delta, and Southwest leading this trend. However, Basic Economy tickets remain non-changeable across most carriers. Same-day changes typically cost $25-$75, with some airlines offering free standby options. Passengers still pay fare differences when upgrading to more expensive flights.
REFERENCES (6)
Perplexity
BRAND (9)
SUMMARY
Flight change policies vary by airline, fare type, and route. Most major carriers eliminated change fees for flexible economy and premium tickets on domestic routes, but Basic Economy fares still have restrictions. Same-day changes cost $25-$150 depending on the airline. Southwest and Spirit offer the most flexible policies with no change fees across all fare classes.
REFERENCES (10)
Google AIO
BRAND (9)
SUMMARY
Flight change fees depend on airline policy, fare type, and timing. Many airlines waived change fees for Main Cabin and premium fares, especially domestic routes, but Basic Economy tickets often remain non-changeable. The 24-hour cancellation rule allows free cancellations within 24 hours of booking. Passengers should check specific fare rules and consider travel credits for non-refundable tickets.
REFERENCES (14)
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