How do I change my Saudi Airlines ticket date?

Saudi Airlines has made it possible for travelers to reach their travel destinations without worrying about the services and flight reliability. However, there are many cases where travelers, after making flight reservations, wish to make date changes due to a change of travel plan. Saudi Airlines enables travelers to make date changes even if they have made payment for flight bookings.  They must make sure that they take note of the date change policies and the processes given below.

Saudi Airlines date change policies:

Although date changes are permissible by Saudi Airlines, there are many terms and conditions that are framed by the airlines to avoid any problems for any passenger. Travelers must take note of date change policies set by Saudi Airlines. The important policies set by the airlines are as follows:

• Travelers can make the date changes on Saudi Airlines only if there is availability of seats on the selected destinations.
• Travelers can avoid paying additional date change fees if they make it possible within the initial 24 hours of bookings.
• They must pay the flight date change fee to Saudi Airlines if they make date changes after 24 hours of flight reservations.
• Whenever flights are delayed by Saudi Airlines, travelers have the option to change their bookings and rebook another flight.
• Flight dates can also be changed by travel free of charge in case of medical emergencies.
• Travelers who have secured their flights with travel insurance can make the preferred date changes free of charge.

The online process to make date changes on Saudi Airlines:

To make a date change on Saudi Airlines, travelers have to complete a set of online steps. They must go through the steps given below to continue ahead:

• Go to the official Saudi Airlines website.
• Click on the "Book and manage," followed by the change flights option.
• Now, you must enter the booking reference code and last name of the passenger to find your trip.
• As you get your reservation, you must check the flights available and make the preferred changes.
• Save the option and pay the flight date change fee.
• You will soon receive a notification regarding the Saudi Airlines' date change.

Get through Saudi Airlines customer services for the date change:

There can be chances where travelers cannot make date changes online, and they look for an alternate medium to make the date changes. Under those conditions, they can connect with customer services to check the date availability information and request them to make the changes. They are expected to dial the official phone number of Saudi Airlines, 1 800 472 8342, and continue using the computerized instructions. As they complete the steps provided by an automated voice, they will find their calls to be merged with a live representative. Now, they must mention their name and ticket number, followed by their requirement. The airline representative will find your bookings and make the required changes according to your requirements and availability. Do not forget to pay the date change fee once you are done with the process.

Saudi Airlines flight date change fee:

Travelers must take note that they are liable for paying a flight date change fee to Saudi Airlines to make the modification. The date change is not stationary and can vary depending on parameters such as the time at which you request the date change, travel class, and your ticket fare rules. Refer to the following pointers to know the exact flight date change fee:

• Saudi Airlines first-class passengers are required to pay approximately $37-$135 as a date change fee for domestic and international destinations, respectively.
• Business class travelers must pay $26-$37 for domestic and international flights as a date change fee.
• Saudi Airlines guest class travelers must pay $13-$15 as a date change fee to Saudi Airlines for domestic/international flights.
• It must be noted that all the date change requests made within the initial 24 hours can be completed free of charge.

Conclusion: Travelers can make date changes on Saudi Airlines by paying an additional date change fee. They must obey all the policies set by the airline to make a change. Only if there is an availability of seats on your preferred flight, you will be allocated seats by Saudi Airlines. Ticket holders also have the option to make date changes at the airport at the last moment if there are options available.