American Airlines Flight Change Policy +1-888-504-1105

What is the American Airlines Flight Change Policy?

1. Passengers flying in Basic economy ticket are not eligible for making changes with American Airlines. Furthermore Basic economy fares are non refundable in nature.

2. All other fare types offered by American Airlines are eligible for a flight change. This includes making any changes to any award tickets.

3. Once a passenger makes a destination or date/ time change on their flight reservations they will be required to pay the fare difference if any.

There are times when a passenger’s flight is changed by the airline itself and this happens due to technical issues or unfavourable flight conditions. American Airlines may change your flight timing and if the change in your flight leads to a significant change or delay and you choose not to take the flight, then American Airlines will be required to issue a full refund back to you. According to the information provided by American Airlines, your flight must be delayed/ changed  by more than 4 hours in order to be eligible for a full refund.

Furthermore if your flight is changed by American Airlines within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time and it result in delay of more than 90 minutes, you can request a refund from the airline.

How To Change Your Flight On American Airlines?

This is a process that is best done through the American Airline website, however you can also do this through the mobile app if you wish to or you can call the customer care directly.

1. All you need to do is open up American Airlines flight booking site

2. Login using your travel credentials in the account that has the trip

3. At the home screen select “Manage trips/ check in”

4. Enter your last name and confirmation number to find your trip

5. Once you fill in all the necessary information you will see a list of all your trips including the departure date and where you are departing

6. You will also see the reservation name  at the right side you will see change next to every reservation you have made

7. Click that option and when you open up its details page you will be able to either change the trip altogether or cancel it completely

8.  Select whichever option applies to you

9. You are going to receive an email confirm the cancellation or alteration

American Airlines Flight Change Fees

American Airlines charges a change fees of $200 on paid fares (other than full fare refundable tickets) if you are travelling domestically.  For international flights American Airlines charges a change fee of $750 and for same change fees ranges between $75 to $150 for economy class. American Airline change fee is eliminated for travellers flying in business class and first class on paid fares.

For flights operating within the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Island the flight change fee is $75, for travel between Canada and the Caribbean the change fee is $75, for travel between to and from New York (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR) the change fee is $150.

American Airlines Same Day Flight Change Policy

1. A majority of same day flight changes with American Airlines are subject to a fee with some exception

2. Eligibility for American Airlines same day flight change depends on seat availability on the desired flight.

3. If there are no seats available on the desired flight, the passenger shall be put to standby list and shall be notified once there is seat available.

4. For making a same day flight change the flight of choice must depart on the same day only, from and to the same airport as the original booking

American Airlines Seat Change Policy

While booking your flight tickets one of the first thing you are asked to do is choose your seat. But how do you know which seat is right so for you? When travelling on a basic economy fare, you will be assigned a seat at check in or at the gate. The main cabin requires you to pay for advanced seat assignments or to do if for free at check in 48 hours before departure on domestic flights or 24 hours before departure on international flight.

But if you are looking for your preferred seat when booking your flight ticket, here’s what you need to know about the different options. There are a few points to change seat on American Airlines will depend on two different criteria: the class of service you purchased and your status with American Airlines.

If you have no status with the airline: If you have purchased first or business class tickets, you can change your seats to any other seat within this cabin by visiting aa.com and entering your ticket locater and name.

If you have purchased a regular economy ticket not a Basic economy, you will be able to select from seats located in the rear of the aircraft. Or you can purchase an upgrade to a seat up front (reserved for those with status) or to one that includes extra legroom.

If you purchase a Basic economy ticket, you will not be able to choose your seat. You will typically receive your seat assignment at check in or at the gate. If you have Gold status and purchase a regular economy ticket, you will be able to sit in the priority section of economy on your flight (but not main cabin extra). If you want access to the main cabin extra seats, passengers will get a 50% discount, but only if there is space available 24 hours before departure.

If you have a status of Platinum, Platinum Pro, Platinum Exec (50k-100k miles) you can get free access to any upfront economy seats and MCE seats.  Basic economy still has no access regardless of status.

American Airlines Date Change Policy

You can change the date on American Airline however the passenger must meet the following conditions:

1. The alternate flight must be for your same origin and destination and your flight change can be confirmed within 24 hours of flight departure.

2. You can make the changes on aa.com, at the airport (at the self-service kiosk or ticket counter) or call American Airlines reservations number.

American Airlines Name Change Policy

Name change may be required by the customer if they have a TSA pre, Global entry, NEXIUS or SENTRI card and the name submitted on their airline reservations does not have an exact match with the government issued ID.

American Airlines does not allow major name changes; it allows minor name corrections to itineraries that consist of American Airlines and American Eagle flights only. Names may be corrected in the same PNR (Passenger Name record). Itineraries tickets in “R” inventory must follow major name correction guidelines.

Here are the ways to manage your names on American Airlines flight tickets:

1. Click on “My Reservations” tab on the American Airlines homepage.

2. Login with your correct email id and password and select other fields

3. Select “Flight manage” to book and click on the American Airlines Reservations

4. Check the box to the left of the reservation you want to change

5. Click the “Change Flight” button

6. If this button is missing or greyed out, then your flight is not eligible for changes then you can contact American Airlines flight reservations.

7. If eligible you can select the flight change option and select the new name and select the edit button

8. Having changed your name, you can press the save button at the end of the task easily.

American Airlines name change at the airport-You can visit the airport directly and speak with the airlines representatives at the airport counter if you are already at the airport. Next the representatives will offer you with a list of options for your destinations leaving within 12 hours.  A change fee will be applicable which you can pay directly at the helpdesk. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will American Airlines allow me to change my flight?

Yes, American Airlines do allow you to change your flight for free if you cancel your flight ticket within 24 hours of flight booking.  Once a passenger makes a destination or date/ time change on their flight reservations they will be required to pay the fare difference if any.

What is the American Airlines Flight change customer service number?

You can start calling American Airlines Flight change customer service number+1-888-504-1105 if you have any issues with your flight changes.

Will American Airlines change my flight for free?

Passengers flying in Basic economy ticket are not eligible for making changes with American Airlines. Furthermore Basic economy fares are non-refundable in nature.

How do I change my name on an American Airlines ticket? 

1. Click on “My Reservations” tab on the American Airlines homepage.

2. Login with your correct email id and password and select other fields

3. Select “Flight manage” to book and click on the American Airlines Reservations

4. Check the box to the left of the reservation you want to change

5. Click the “Change Flight” button

6. If this button is missing or greyed out, then your flight is not eligible for changes then you can contact American Airlines flight reservations.

7. If eligible you can select the flight change option and select the new name and select the edit button

8. Having changed your name, you can press the save button at the end of the task easily.

American Airlines name change at the airport-You can visit the airport directly and speak with the airlines representatives at the airport counter if you are already at the airport. Next the representatives will offer you with a list of options for your destinations leaving within 12 hours.  A change fee will be applicable which you can pay directly at the helpdesk.

 How to change my AA award tickets?

If you have purchased an AA award flight ticket you can make changes for same day or confirmed seat changes only. Changes can be made on the availability of seats only.

What are the American Airlines flight change fees?

American Airlines charges a change fees of $200 on paid fares (other than full fare refundable tickets) if you are travelling domestically.  For international flights American Airlines charges a change fee of $750 and for same change fees ranges between $75 to $150 for economy class. American Airline change fee is eliminated for travellers flying in business class and first class on paid fares. For flights operating within the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Island the flight change fee is $75, for travel between Canada and the Caribbean the change fee is $75, for travel between to and from New York (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR) the change fee is $150.

What is American Airlines same day flight change policy?

1. A majority of same day flight changes with American Airlines are subject to a fee with some exception

2. Eligibility for American Airlines same day flight change depends on seat availability on the desired flight.

3. If there are no seats available on the desired flight, the passenger shall be put to standby list and shall be notified once there is seat available.

4. For making a same day flight change the flight of choice must depart on the same day only, from and to the same airport as the original booking

What is the flight change policy for Platinum Pro, Platinum Exec members?

If you have a status of Platinum, Platinum Pro, Platinum Exec (50k-100k miles) you can get free access to any upfront economy seats and MCE seats.  Basic economy still has no access regardless of status.