How do I change my basic flight on American Airlines?

*Customers traveling on a Basic Economy fare can't make changes at a kiosk and should find their trip on the American app, aa.com or visit a ticket counter to request a change.



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No change fee on American-operated flights, but the difference in fare still applies. Change to/standby for a flight the same day with the same origin/destination and number of stops. Fees may apply.

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Basic Economy fare tickets cannot be changed*. However, you have up to 24 hours from the time you first buy your ticket to cancel and get a refund if you booked at least 2 days before departure. After 24 hours, refunds are not allowed.

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If you're flying on a Basic Economy ticket, you can't change your flight unless you upgrade to Economy or a premium cabin first. International flights that don't originate in the U.S. can be changed but change fees still apply.

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American Airlines refund policy
Basic economy fares are never considered refundable American Airlines tickets unless they are canceled within that 24-hour booking window. You can book a refundable ticket from the get-go by filtering results by what the airline calls “Flexible tickets” in its search engine.

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No, Basic Economy flights with American Airlines are non-refundable and non-changeable unless you request a refund within 24 hours of booking. You can receive a refund if you've purchased a refundable American Airlines flight and the ticket type is Main Cabin, Premium Economy, Business Class or First Class.

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Basic economy is exactly how it sounds: the cheapest seating available. It's not only economy, it's basic. So, depending on your needs and budget, for the savings alone it can certainly be worth it. If you don't mind paying a bit extra to know your seat, though, you may want to book in the main cabin.

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Basic Economy purchases are final, meaning these tickets are not changeable or refundable. Within 24 hours of your domestic flight, you can make a Same-Day Ticket Change in some instances. Find information on how to make a Same-Day Confirmed or Same-Day Standby change.

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If you have booked a flight with any airline and your plans have been postponed, then the best option you have is to reschedule your flight. If you do it within 24 hours of purchasing the ticket, you can reschedule flight for free, and no charges will be applied.

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Every major U.S. airline (except Southwest Airlines) typically charges penalty fees to change or cancel an economy fare flight. The fees, however, can vary from as low as $75 on a domestic flight to more than $400 on an international flight.

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Effective immediately, American Airlines will waive change fees on domestic and short-haul international routes. The new policy applies to all ticket types, except basic economy fares. You still won't be able to change basic economy tickets on flights within North America — even for a fee.

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With most airlines, there's no difference between the actual seats in the main cabin versus basic economy. But the policies outside of your seats — like how much luggage you can bring and how easy (and cheaply) you can change your flights — can be significantly different.

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Basic economy tickets are ineligible for refunds and don't include seat selection. Economy Plus features standard economy seats with extra legroom. Standard economy includes seat selection and a free carry-on. All three economy classes charge for checked bags on domestic flights.

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Seat Selection: Available for a fee at time of booking, typically starting at $9 or 10 each way. Otherwise, seats are automatically assigned. Boarding: Final boarding group (Group 8 or 9, depending on route).

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American Airlines bag fees Unless you have elite status or an American Airlines credit card that offers free checked bags, those traveling only within the U.S. can expect to pay $30 per checked bag each way. That fee could be higher if you check more bags or are traveling further abroad.

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Canceling a nonrefundable fare will result in an eCredit for the full amount paid (minus any cancellation fees, depending on fare type and route). However, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you'll get the amount paid refunded back to your original form of payment.

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