American Airlines Still Offers Fare Holds — And They’re Longer Than Advertised

American Airlines Still Offers Fare Holds — And They’re Longer Than Advertised

While most U.S. airlines only give you a 24-hour “risk-free cancellation,” American Airlines still offers a true fare hold — and in practice, it often lasts a bit longer than you’d expect. Airfare prices can change by the minute, which makes timing a purchase stressful when you’re waiting on approval or coordinating plans. U.S. rules require airlines to offer either a 24-hour hold or a 24-hour free cancellation (as long as you book at least 7 da…