How Do I Change my Flight on American Airlines?

American Airlines will not deny changes if it is permissible under the rules. Fare rules of a few ticket types let you make unlimited changes. Flight tickets purchased with Basic Economy fare cannot be changed. Fully Flexible tickets can be changed unlimited times, provided that you pay the fare differences or other charges. Here are the various ways available to you for flight change on American Airlines (AA).

After booking the ticket or before check-in:

• Find your trip by entering your confirmation code or ticket number.
• Call the airline on the numbers given on website.

After check-in is completed:

• Call the airline’s customer service.

When life gives you an unexpected twist, you will want to make changes to your travel plans. We will explain in depth the process of changing a ticket in our SkyTravelFly blog.

How Do I Manage my AA Flight Booking?

American Airlines lets you save valuable time. Because the airline will allow you to manage many changes to the trip online. That is only if your ticket was booked through American Airlines website or mobile application. The things you can do online include date modification, seat selection, addition of baggage and request of special service. You must find your trip using your confirmation or log in to your AAdvantage account. Just make sure you have noted the points below about AA manage booking.

• Changes – If your plans do not remain as it is, you can make changes within 24 hours of booking, provided you booked at least 2 days before departure.
• Basic Economy – Basic Economy tickets have restrictions on changes and refunds after the 24-hour window.
• Fees – Seat selection or flight change after the initial 24-hour window will require you to pay charges.
• Third-party bookings – If you booked through a travel agency or another website, you may need to contact them directly for assistance with changes or cancellations.
• Live chat assistance - Click on the chat bubble on the airline website. 

Can I Reschedule my Flight with American Airlines?

Yes, you can reschedule your American Airlines flight. Do it either online or by contacting American Airlines. But fees and fare differences may apply depending on your ticket type and when you make the change. Online changes are not allowed once you have checked in for the flight. If you booked a Basic Economy ticket, changes are allowed in the grace period. The grace period begins right when you book a ticket and ends after the lapse of 24 hours. Here is a look at how the airline enables you to reschedule flight tickets of American Airlines.

• Within 24 Hours of Booking – If you booked your flight at least two days before departure, you have 24 hours from the time you purchased your ticket to make changes.
• After 24 Hours – You can still change your flight after the initial 24-hour window, but you may incur change fees and fare differences.
• Same-Day Changes – American Airlines offers same-day confirmed flight changes and standby options, subject to availability. These options allow you to switch to an earlier or later flight on the same day.

You can put on hold a flight which is not less than 7 days away. But putting on hold duplicate flights may not be acceptable. You can visit or contact SkyTravelFly to understand how this policy works.

How much does it cost to Change a Flight with American Airlines?

The cost will depend on the route of your ticket. The change fee has been eliminated on routes with origins in South America and North America. Basic Economy tickets cannot be changed. If you have opted for a 24-hour hold you will not be charged for making changes to a ticket. But you must complete the transaction within 24 hours. Or, the trip will automatically cancel after 24 hours if you do not finish booking. Take a look at the charges you are going to pay on tickets.

• Up to $400 - American Airlines flight change fee will vary depending on the type of ticket.
• Starts at $60 – For same-day changes for passengers in Main cabin.
• $0 - For same-day changes for Business and First class.
• $0 - For changing an American Airlines award flight booked with AAdvantage miles.

What is the Phone Number for American Airlines Ticket Reservations?

When your travel plans change, American Airlines has numbers available from every part of the world. There is a common number for North America. If you are not a resident of US or Canada, you can find the numbers for the specific region. Phone numbers for all the regions are given on the website. There is a dedicated number for frequent flyers who are AAdvantage members. Here are some points to remember about calling these numbers.

• International calls by landline may cost you less.
• The charges on mobile phones will depend on the service provider.
• Authorized sales agents of American Airlines may assist you with changes.
• Separate numbers are listed on the website for English, Japanese, Spanish etc.
• Except for a few languages, the timing of the number is 24 hours.

How Do I Contact American Airlines to Change my Flight?

You need not contact American Airlines to modify your flight. Because online changes are allowed on most tickets. Live chat assistant can also help you with the changes if you do not have access to a phone. Click the chat bubble on the airline’s website to seek help from the chat assistant. Even if you have to pick up your phone, you shouldn’t worry. American Airlines flight changes phone number given on the website should be called. The agent who answers the call will assist you with the changes. Here are the details of how you can go about changing a ticket with American Airlines.

• Online or through the American Airlines app – Find your trip using your 6-character confirmation code or log in to your AAdvantage account.
• Same-day changes - You can make same-day confirmed changes on select flights or standby for a flight at no charge at the ticket counter or gate.
• By phone - English & Spanish service is available 24 hours a day.

American Airlines can be sent a direct message depending on your concern. Use an online contact form. To know the issues which let you take assistance of this online contact form, you can visit or contact SkyTravelFly.