United Airlines Pushes Back on Reports of Free Rebooking Over Trump Airport Renaming
Carrier disputes claims tied to Palm Beach airport's new name
United Airlines is disputing reports that it would let passengers change their flight destinations for free if they did not want to land at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, The Hill reported.
The reports originated from a travel blog, Live and Let's Fly, which on Thursday shared what it described as an internal United memo suggesting the airline would offer fee-free rebooking tied to the airport's name change. United has denied the accuracy of that account, according to The Hill.
The airport formerly known by another name was rebranded for President Trump, a change that has drawn attention from travelers and airlines alike. The dispute over United's policy reflects the broader public reaction the renaming has generated, though the airline maintains no such free-change policy exists.
The Hill's report did not specify what prompted the internal memo circulating online or whether United has issued a formal correction beyond denying the claim.
— Compiled from reporting by The Hill.