How Do I Update an Existing Reservation with American Airlines?

Introduction

American Airlines customers can update their booking within 24 hours of ticket purchase. Those who bought airline tickets at least two days before their scheduled flight can also still make changes and even cancel their flight reservation. After 24 hours, though, non-refundable fares are no longer eligible for flight changes. If you wish to update your flight after 24 hours, note that you will need to pay a rebooking fee. Are you planning to make changes to your reservation? Read this comprehensive yet short step-by-step guide on how to update or change your booking with American Airlines.

Find Your Trip

To make changes to your flight, sign in to your account first or look for your flight using the confirmation number provided by American Airlines or the agency (or the company where you bought the ticket). You may also log in to your AAdvantage account to start making updates to your American Airlines flight.

Passengers who purchased an unrestricted fare can make updates or changes to their flight without paying a rebooking fee. However, they can also only make changes when there's seat availability. Fare difference will also apply, especially if they decide to book an urgent flight which cost more.

Tap Change Trip

Once logged in or once you find your trip, click the Change Trip button in the menu.

Start Making Changes to Your Flight

If you're eligible for the flight change, the next step is to book your preferred flight. You can do this by changing the departure or arrival airport, date of the flight, or both. If there is a price change, you may need to pay the fare difference.

Confirm the Changes

Once you're sure of the new flight dates, don't forget to confirm the new changes. American Airlines will also confirm the new flight via email. Check your email to ensure you booked the correct flight. Note that the new flight date cannot be more than one year from the original flight schedule.

American Airlines passengers can also change a seat on a different flight, provided that there are seats available. The new trip should also be between or within the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, London and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To take advantage of the same-day flight change, the passenger must also use the same arrival and departure airports.

For passengers who bought an airline ticket (plus ticket protection) through an agency, they may need to contact the agency directly regarding flight changes.

Conclusion

Are you planning to make changes or updates to your flight? Simply tap Manage Trip on the website to get started or read the steps above. For those who wish to cancel, they will be able to do this but passengers only receive a partial refund. The reason for the cancellation must also be valid, and this can include injury or a covered illness (for either the passenger or the travel companion). Still have questions about flight changes with American Airlines? Get in touch with Customer Support today.