Log in to your AAdvantage® account or go to “My trips”.
Enter your confirmation code + last name.
Click “Change trip” and follow prompts to select new flights, review fare differences, and complete the process americanairlines.ie+4aa.com+4aa.com+4thepointsguy.com.
Note: Basic Economy fares cannot be changed—you may cancel or rebook instead, possibly incurring fees aa.com+10thepointsguy.com+10aa.com+10.
Call 800‑433‑7300.
Have your confirmation or ticket number, flight details, and payment method ready.
Agents will:
Confirm your reservation,
Explain any change fees (most standard fares now come with no change fee, but fare difference still applies americanairlines.ie+4americanairlines.ie+4aa.com+4americanairlines.ie+5en.wikipedia.org+5cntraveler.com+5aa.com+1aa.com+1),
Assist in selecting a new flight.
No change fee on most American-operated flights, but you must pay any fare difference en.wikipedia.orgaa.com.
Basic Economy tickets: not changeable. If canceling, you may receive travel credit and possibly still pay a fee aa.com+10thepointsguy.com+10aa.com+10.
Non-refundable standard fares: forgiven for change fees, but fare difference applies. Cancelled bookings may yield travel credit to use later aa.com+4aa.com+4wsj.com+4.
Refundable tickets can be refunded or changed without penalties .
From 24h before departure, you can request same-day confirmed changes or standby via website or app.
After check-in, if you need extra help, call reservations aa.com+1aa.com+1.
24-hour rule: If booked at least 7 days before departure, you can cancel within 24 hours for a full refund (following DOT regulations) cntraveler.com.
Check fare rules: Some fares are more flexible. Look at your ticket’s fare conditions online.
Elite or refundable passengers often enjoy extra flexibility—agents may waive fees if your situation is compelling.
| Service | Online | By Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Change ticket | Yes: “Change trip” via AA.com or app | Call 800‑433‑7300 |
| Cancel ticket | Yes, for travel credit or refund | Call 800‑433‑7300 |
| Basic Economy changes | ❌ Not allowed | Call for cancellation & rebooking info |
| Same-day change/standby | ✔️ Website/app from 24h before departure | Call if issues arise |
Visit AA.com → My trips → enter confirmation.
Select Change trip, choose new flights, check fare difference, pay & confirm.
If preferred, call 800‑433‑7300 for agent assistance.
For Basic Economy, cancel and rebook—cancellation typically yields travel credit.
Ensure you check fare rules and any potential fees before finalizing.