United Airlines and Delta Air Lines reported Wednesday that they will eliminate exchange rates for international tickets purchased in the U.S., joining the initiative of their rival American Airlines, in an attempt to revive demand for foreign travel.
See also: United announces date its return to New York’s JFK airport.
United said it has eliminated exchange rates for international reservations until the end of the year and plans to further expand the policy, while also eliminating exchange rates on basic economy class tickets purchased through March 31 next year.
See also: Delta will continue to block the middle seats until March 2021.
Delta has permanently eliminated exchange rates for international travel, and is also extending the elimination of exchange rates for all tickets purchased through March 30.
Major U.S. airlines began implementing temporary exchange rate waivers this year to overcome the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last month, American Airlines said it will eliminate exchange rates for first class, business class, premium economy and main cabin tickets for all international long-haul flights.
By Rachit Vats and Tracy Rucinski – Reuters
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