How to Change or Cancel Your American Airlines Flight

Plans can change — and American Airlines makes it fairly simple to change or cancel your flight online or through the mobile app.

This step-by-step guide explains how to modify or cancel your American Airlines flight, check refund eligibility, and avoid unnecessary fees.

Step 1: Go to the American Airlines Website or App

Visit aa.com or open the American Airlines mobile app.
Sign in with your AAdvantage account or use your booking reference (PNR) and last name under the “My Trips” tab.

Step 2: Select the Trip You Want to Change or Cancel

Once logged in, find the trip you want to modify.
Click “Change Trip” or “Cancel Trip” — the options appear right under your booking details.

Step 3: Change Your Flight (If Needed)

When you choose “Change Trip,” you can:

• Select a new date, time, or destination (within fare rules)

• View available flights and updated prices

• Confirm changes and pay any difference in fare

✅ Good to know:
Most Main Cabin and above tickets can be changed without a change fee, but fare differences may apply.

Basic Economy tickets usually can’t be changed, unless upgraded or during special waiver periods.

Step 4: Cancel Your Flight

To cancel, click “Cancel Trip.”
You’ll see your refund or credit options before confirming.

• If your ticket is refundable, you can request a refund to your original payment method.

• If your ticket is non-refundable, you’ll receive a flight credit to use for future travel (usually valid for 1 year).

Step 5: Request a Refund (If Eligible)

If your flight was canceled by American Airlines or you purchased a refundable ticket, you can request a refund through the Refunds page:
👉 prefunds.aa.com

Fill in your ticket number and last name, then submit your refund request.

Step 6: Change or Cancel Using Flight Credit

If you have a flight credit, you can redeem it during checkout for future trips.
Just enter your flight credit number in the payment section at aa.com or in the app.

💡 Tip: Always check the expiration date — most credits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Step 7: Know the American Airlines Flight Change Policy

Final Thoughts

Changing or canceling your American Airlines flight is easy when you know where to look.
Just log in to your trip, choose Change or Cancel, review the options, and confirm.
Always check your fare type — that determines whether you’ll get a refund or credit.