Yes, you can cancel an American Airlines flight booked with AAdvantage® miles. Call : 888-284-8720
Plans change — and thankfully, modifying your American Airlines award flight is simple. Whether you’re shifting dates or selecting a new destination, you can make updates online or by calling American Airlines Reservations.
💡 Good to Know:
There are no change fees for award tickets. However, you may need to pay any difference in taxes or fees between your old and new itinerary. call 888-284-8720
The process is generally straightforward, and in most cases, you can have your miles reinstated without a fee. Here are the key details from the text:
Key Summary
Cancellation Window: You can cancel any time before the first flight on your itinerary departs.
Refunds: To get your miles reinstated and a refund for eligible taxes and fees, you must cancel within 1 year of the original ticket purchase date.
Fees: American Airlines does not charge a fee to reinstate your miles for most cancellations.
How to Cancel: You can cancel online at aa.com or by calling American Airlines reservations at 1-800-433-7300.
How to Cancel Your Award Flight
There are two primary ways to cancel your ticket:
Online: Go to aa dot com and find your trip to initiate the cancellation.
By Phone: Call American Airlines reservations at 1-888-284-8720 to speak with a representative.
You should prioritize calling a representative in the following situations:
Your flight has already departed.
Your booking was with a partner airline.
The cancellation is due to an event outside of your control.
Getting Your Miles and Money Back
Miles Reinstatement: Your AAdvantage® miles will be redeposited into your account, which should appear within a few days.
Tax & Fee Refund: Any eligible taxes and fees you paid will be refunded to the original credit card used for the booking. This may take longer, depending on your bank's processing time.
Non-Refundable Fees: Be aware that some taxes and fees might be non-refundable, especially if the flight has already departed or your destination country has specific refund rules.
Changing Your Award Flight
If you prefer to change your flight instead of canceling, you can also do so online or by phone.
Change Fees: There are no change fees for award tickets.
Difference in Cost:
If your new flight costs more miles, the difference will be deducted from your account.
If your new flight costs fewer miles, the difference will be credited back to your account.
Taxes: You will need to pay any difference in taxes and fees for the new flight.
Steps to Change Your Flight Online:
Locate Your Trip: Find your 6-character confirmation code and use the "Find Your Trip" link on aa.com.
Select "Change Trip": Follow the on-screen instructions to find a new flight.
Confirm Changes: The system will calculate any difference in miles owed or to be refunded.
Make Payment: Pay for any difference in taxes for the new ticket.
Check Your Email: Ensure you receive a new confirmation email with your updated flight details.
☎️ Need Help?
You can also change award flights by calling the American Airlines Reservations phone number:
1-888-284-8720
Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice, nor does it imply the availability of any specific Citi product or service. Please consult a qualified advisor for guidance tailored to your situation.
