American Airlines Makes Its Flight Refund Policy More Restrictive

American Airlines makes its flight refund policy more restrictive

American Airlines is tightening its flight refund and cancellation policy. Here’s what to know.

American Airlines limits 24-hour refunds to tickets booked 7 days out

View from the Wing has sussed out an irritating change to American Airlines’ refund policy that appears to have been quietly implemented overnight. By law, US carriers are required to give customers a full refund if they cancel their ticket within 24 hours of booking. However, that law only applies to flights that are 7 days (168 hours) pre-departure. Previously, American’s policy was more generous, and any non-refundable ticket booked more than…

American Airlines Tightens 24-Hour Refund Policy for Last-Minute Bookings - The Bulkhead Seat

American Airlines has revised its 24-hour refund policy and eliminated a customer-friendly exception that previously allowed travelers booking close to departure to cancel for a full refund. Under the updated policy, passengers are now eligible for a refund to their original form of payment only if they purchase their ticket at least seven days before departure and cancel within 24 hours of booking. The change aligns American’s policy with the U…

American Airlines Quietly Ends 24-Hour Refunds On Last-Minute Tickets

American now denies 24-hour cash refunds for tickets booked less than seven days out. Here’s what changed, and the safer way to book a rescue flight when travel goes awry.