How do I change the date on my flight ticket?


How do I change the date on my flight ticket? To request a flight change, call or email the airline or travel agency. Make a note of your reservation number and travel dates. Explain to the customer support operator why you need to change your ticket and inquire about alternative flights that will better fit your needs.


How can I change my flight date without a fee?

1. Change or cancel your ticket within 24 hours of booking. The primary way to avoid paying a change fee on an airplane ticket is to change or cancel the ticket within a day of booking your trip.


What happens if I miss a flight on purpose?

Can I get charged for missing a flight? Most airlines only charge a fee for missing a flight if the passenger seems to have a habit of doing it purposely, commonly known as skiplagging, in which a passenger books a ticket with no intention of taking the secondary legs of a trip in order to secure a cheaper fare.


Can you make changes to a basic economy ticket?

Basic Economy fare tickets cannot be changed*. However, you have up to 24 hours from the time you first buy your ticket to cancel and get a refund if you booked at least 2 days before departure. After 24 hours, refunds are not allowed.


What happens if I cancel my American Airlines Basic Economy ticket?

All tickets: may be canceled for a full refund within 24 hours of purchase when booked at least two days before departure. Refundable tickets: may be canceled for a full refund by requesting a refund online or by contacting reservations. Nonrefundable tickets: no refund after the 24 hour grace period.


How do I change my basic flight on American Airlines?

*Customers traveling on a Basic Economy fare can't make changes at a kiosk and should find their trip on the American app, aa.com or visit a ticket counter to request a change.


Can I change the day of my flight American?

You can make the change on aa.com, at the airport (at the self-service kiosk or ticket counter) or call Reservations. If you still want to try for a different flight, same-day standby lets you standby for an earlier American or American Eagle flight (with the same routing on your day of departure).


Does it cost money to reschedule a flight American Airlines?

American Airlines flight change policy No change fees for all domestic, short-haul international and select long-haul international flights as long as you are not flying basic economy. Basic economy fares purchased are nonrefundable and non-changeable.


How much money will I lose if I cancel my flight?

Canceling a nonrefundable fare will result in an eCredit for the full amount paid (minus any cancellation fees, depending on fare type and route). However, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you'll get the amount paid refunded back to your original form of payment.


What type of tickets are refundable on American Airlines?

No, Basic Economy flights with American Airlines are non-refundable and non-changeable unless you request a refund within 24 hours of booking. You can receive a refund if you've purchased a refundable American Airlines flight and the ticket type is Main Cabin, Premium Economy, Business Class or First Class.


Can I get my money back if I cancel my flight?

Canceling a nonrefundable fare will result in an eCredit for the full amount paid (minus any cancellation fees, depending on fare type and route). However, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you'll get the amount paid refunded back to your original form of payment.


Can you change an economy ticket on American Airlines?

Your ticket
A refundable ticket allows you to change or cancel your flight without a fee. A non-refundable ticket may cost less, but if you need to make changes you'll be charged a change fee and any difference in fare. If you buy a Basic Economy fare, changes are not allowed.