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Your ticket may be basic economy, main cabin non‑refundable, refundable, or premium cabin. Basic economy cannot be changed. Non‑refundable main cabin tickets may allow rescheduling with fees. Refundable fares offer the most flexibility. Elite status holders often receive fee waivers or reduced restrictions.
If your booking occurred at least two days before departure and you make changes within 24 hours, American Airlines waives change fees—even on non‑refundable fares. Use the “Manage Trips” tool with your record locator and last name to reschedule during this window.
Visit the Manage Trips portal, log in or input your booking code and name, and select your flight. If eligible, you’ll see a “No change fee” indicator. You can then select a new flight date or time, review fare differences, and confirm your change with no penalty if allowed.
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Clearly state your desired new travel date or time and specify any routing changes. Ask if you qualify for waivers based on your fare rules or if airline changed your schedule. Agent will check availability, calculate any fare difference and any change fees, and assist in rebooking. Confirm new itinerary and request email confirmation.
Verify your fare type in advance.
Use 24‑hour risk‑free window when possible.
Elite-tier members may get fee waivers.
If there was a significant schedule change by the airline, you may be eligible.
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Check for changes in layover times or connection policies.
Monitor email for updated e-ticket or receipt.
If the airline changes the schedule again, you may qualify for another modification without a fee.
Q: Can I reschedule any fare on American Airlines?
A: Basic economy fares cannot be rescheduled. Main cabin non‑refundable tickets allow changes with fees; refundable fares offer the most flexibility.
Q: Are change fees always required?
A: Not necessarily. Fees may be waived if within 24‑hour booking window, you have elite status, refundable fare, or a schedule change initiated by the airline.
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Q: How does elite status help rescheduling?
A: Elite members—Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum—often receive waivers on change fees and better flexibility when calling to modify flights.