Step-by-Step Instructions
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Visit aa.com and log in to your AAdvantage account
2
Navigate to 'My Trips' and find your booking
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Select 'Cancel Flight' on the booking you wish to cancel
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Review the cancellation policy and any applicable fees
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Confirm the cancellation — you will receive a cancellation confirmation
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If eligible, choose between a refund or travel credit (Trip Credit)
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Use your Trip Credit on future American Airlines bookings
Requirements & Eligibility
- Basic Economy tickets cannot be cancelled after 24 hours of booking
- Non-refundable ticket cancellations result in a Trip Credit
- Trip Credit valid for 12 months from original ticket issue date
- Cancellation must be made before scheduled departure
- Award ticket cancellations may incur a mileage fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Basic Economy tickets can only be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase. After that, they cannot be changed or cancelled.
A Trip Credit is a form of travel credit issued when a non-refundable ticket is cancelled. It can be used toward future American Airlines bookings.
If the airline cancels your flight, you are entitled to a full refund regardless of ticket type, or you may rebook at no charge.
American Airlines eliminated most change and cancellation fees for domestic and short-haul international flights (for non-Basic Economy tickets).
Yes, you can cancel at the airport ticket counter, though it's faster to do so online or via the app.
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