United Airlines responds to Trump airport backlash with free airport swaps

United Airlines responded to backlash over the newly renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport by offering some passengers free airport swaps. According to Live and Let's Fly, an internal memo obtained by the outlet instructs reservation agents that travelers booked to fly through the new airport may switch to Miami International Airport or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport without paying a fare difference if they no longer want to fly to the renamed location. The airport was officially renamed on July 9 after legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier in the year took effect. The company emphasized that flight operations, security procedures, and daily operations remain unchanged. Signage updates have already begun on the outside, with further branding changes expected in phases. A further change is scheduled for Aug. 18, when the airport’s three-letter code will change from PBI to DJT for new bookings, and United has not specified how long the rebooking flexibility will last.