Compassion fares
United offers discounted fares, called compassion fares, to customers purchasing tickets for last-minute travel for the purposes of obtaining medical treatment, attending to a seriously ill or injured family member, or attending the funeral of a family member.

Compassion fares provide a 10% discount off of any published fare for tickets purchased within six days of travel. These fares must be booked through United Reservations at an airport ticket counter or by calling 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331). The booking fee that would normally apply will be waived for compassion fares.

Please have the following information ready when making your reservation:

  • The name of the family member who is the reason for your travel
  • The family member's relationship to you
  • The name, address and telephone number of the hospital, hospice or funeral home
  • The name of the attending physician (if applicable)
If existing travel plans must be changed due to any of the above-listed situations, then the change fee will be waived.

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