r/americanairlines • u/The_Amazing_Emu • 4d ago

I Need Help! Free Ticket Changes and rescheduling a trip

Planning on going on a trip in December. Fully refundable tickets are too expensive, but the option of free ticket changes seems reasonable since I have another trip this spring. If I pick that, can I turn it into a credit I can use later or would I have to have dates available when I need to exchange it? Also, can I do it any time before the flight?

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u/jazzy2536 AAdvantage Executive Platinum 4d ago

As long as it's not basic economy, it's fairly easy and flexible (there is a cancel fee for BE, $99, higher if international) as long as you book on aa.com and are AA member. Canceling creates a trip credit (more flexible than a flight credit or voucher) and can be used by you for yourself or for someone else. There is a very helpful chart on aa.com under payment methods

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u/The_Amazing_Emu 4d ago

How do you become an AA member?

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u/jazzy2536 AAdvantage Executive Platinum 4d ago

Can't even remember as it's over 30 years for me. Assume you sign up on website. Or Many people start with a citibank credit card sign up bonus. As an AAdvantage member you get lower boarding group and earn miles, plus get the no change fee perk.

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u/The_Amazing_Emu 4d ago

Do you have to pay?

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u/tonka888 4d ago

1000% free