Book Your Next Trip With Ease

You can cancel your American Airlines flight online by visiting aa.com, navigating to "Manage Trips / Check-in", and entering your 6-character Record Locator and last name.

• Within 24 Hours: Full cash refund to your original payment card if booked at least 7 days before departure.
• Non-Refundable Fares: Value is preserved as a reusable Flight Credit or Trip Credit valid for 1 year.
• Award Tickets: Miles and taxes are reinstated to your AAdvantage account with $0 fee.

Yes! American Airlines permanently eliminated change fees for Main Cabin, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class tickets originating in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.

You will only need to pay any difference in ticket price if your newly selected flight is more expensive. If the new flight is cheaper, you receive the difference back as a Flight Credit.

You can check your refund status directly at American Airlines' dedicated refund portal: prefunds.aa.com.

• Enter your 13-digit ticket number (starts with 001).
• Enter the passenger's last name.
• Approved refunds to credit cards post within 7 business days; cash/check purchases take up to 20 days.

Yes. Passengers have several ways to upgrade to First or Business Class on American Airlines:

• Cash Buy-Up: Check the AA mobile app or website under "Manage Trips" for instant cash offers.
• AAdvantage Miles: Mileage upgrades start at 15,000 miles + co-pay depending on the fare class and destination.
• Elite Status: All AAdvantage elite members enjoy unlimited complimentary upgrades on flights within North America.

If American Airlines cancels your flight, you are automatically protected with two primary options under consumer protection rules:

• Free Rebooking: The airline will rebook you on the next available flight to your destination at no extra cost.
• Full Cash Refund: If you choose not to travel on the alternate flight, you are legally entitled to a 100% prompt refund back to your original payment method, even on non-refundable or Basic Economy tickets.