UPS Ground, Next Day Air and 2 Day Air guarantee
UPS considers Ground, Next Day Air and 2 Day Air to be time in transit services, not absolute delivery guarantees. Customers pay for faster routing and priority handling, not certainty.
What does UPS Next Day Air mean
UPS states this service aims to deliver by the next business day at the published time for the destination address. Delivery times are best effort and not guaranteed during periods when the UPS Service Guarantee is suspended.
What does UPS 2 Day Air mean
UPS states this service aims to deliver within two business days. Like Next Day Air, this is a best effort commitment and not a guaranteed delivery promise.
When is the UPS Service Guarantee suspended
UPS may suspend its Service Guarantee during peak holiday periods, severe weather, labor constraints, or other operational disruptions. This typically occurs from late November through December each year.
What happens when the guarantee is suspended
During suspension periods:
• Delivery estimates are non binding
• Late deliveries are not eligible for UPS refunds
• Transit delays do not qualify for credits
What will UPS refund or credit
UPS only issues credits for:
• Packages officially declared lost
• Packages damaged in transit
• Spoilage claims if the shipper purchased perishables coverage and all UPS conditions are met
UPS does not refund shipping charges for late delivery when the guarantee is suspended, even for air services.