How can I cancel my Avianca flight without penalty?

Explore whether Avianca provides a refund within 24 hours. 

A state arises when one is compelled to cancel the Avianca flight. However, with the idea of canceling a flight, people usually have multiple queries. For example, the cancelation policy, the existence of the 24-hour rule, other associated rules or policies, and methods to cancel the flight ticket. So, below is a detailed discussion on the same through which you will know everything about the same; please take note of them;

Does Avianca have a 24 hour cancellation policy?

Yes, Avianca has a 24 hour cancelation policy. This rule denotes that if anyone cancels the journey within a span of 24 hours of the booking, the airline does not charge anything. In other words, you are permitted to modify the flight at no additional cost. But some charges will be imposed if you cancel the journey after the concerned time phase. 

Can you get a refund on Avianca tickets within 24 hours?

Avianca, indeed, returns the amount if anyone cancels the flight. However, it is not restricted to it. There are some points you need to know about the same; please take a look;

• If you hold refundable tickets and cancel the flight within 24 hours, the airline will initiate a refund without any cancelation charges. 
• However, in the case of non-refundable ticket holders, the airline may offer you a travel voucher instead of a return. However, a refund will be initiated if it is done within 24 hours. 

Avianca Airlines refund policy

It is often recommended that every passenger be aware of the refund rules to easily request the airline to cancel the flight and fill out a refund form. Hence, below are some of the points: please look:

• If you have non-refundable tickets, you will be credited vouchers instead of a refund. (only if you do not cancel the journey within 24 hours). 
• If you cancel the journey within 24 hours, a 100% refund will be initiated. 
• If you are an elite club member, you may get a 100% o refund, irrespective of flight cancellation timings. 
• If the airline cancels the journey for unavoidable reasons, such as poor weather, internal technical issues, etc., the airline will either re-arrange the flight or initiate a refund. 
• You will not receive a refund if the flight is canceled after departure. 

How do I cancel Avianca Airlines ticket?

There are some methods you need to keep in mind to cancel the Avianca Airlines ticket, and those are explained below; please take note of them;

Cancel the flight online. 

The primary method to cancel your journey is via the official website. The further steps are the following;

• Once on the official webpage, find your flight by entering all the details (PNR, Name, etc) in the Manage My Booking. 
• Select the flight and go to the "Edit My flight" tab.
• Click the "Cancel" tab, fill in the refund form, and you are done. 

Call the agent and request to cancel. 

You can also call the representative of Avianca Airlines at 1 866 919 0081, where the official will be assigned to whom you have to request to cancel the itinerary.