American Airlines bookings: changes, cancellations and refunds with Touriyo
American Airlines' own number for the United Kingdom
0207-660-2300 or 0844-369-9899 (0,05 GBP / Minute plus phone company's access charges)Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hours
Checked against the airline's own pages on 18 October 2026 路 all of American Airlines' channels
Touriyo is an independent travel agency. We are not American Airlines and we do not act on its behalf. The number on this page reaches Touriyo; American Airlines' official channel is 0207-660-2300 or 0844-369-9899 (0,05 GBP / Minute plus phone company's access charges) (source: www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/contact-american/reservations-and-ticket-changes.html, checked 18 October 2026).
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American Airlines at a glance
American Airlines (American Airlines, Inc.) is an airline based in the United States, IATA code AA, ICAO code AAL.
This page brings together what American Airlines publishes on its own website (aa.com) about changing, cancelling and refunding tickets, its baggage rules and its own contact channels for 6 countries, checked on 18 October 2026. Every rule below links to the American Airlines page it comes from.
Touriyo is not American Airlines. Touriyo's agents can handle an American Airlines ticket that Touriyo issued, and for any other American Airlines ticket they explain the rules and point you to the channel that can help.
What a Touriyo agent can do with an American Airlines booking
- Change a flightTouriyo fee quoted on the call, before you pay
- Cancel a flightTouriyo fee quoted on the call, before you pay
- RefundsTouriyo fee quoted on the call, before you pay
- BaggageNo Touriyo fee for this service
- Talk to an agentNo Touriyo fee for this service
The total, including the airline's charges and Touriyo's fee, is quoted before any card is taken. Refunds owed by the airline are never reduced by our fee.
Contact American Airlines directly
These are the numbers and pages American Airlines publishes, copied exactly as the airline shows them. They are not Touriyo's.
Lines American Airlines publishes for the United Kingdom
- Reservations and customer service
- 0207-660-2300 or 0844-369-9899 (0,05 GBP / Minute plus phone company's access charges)In English 路 Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hoursSource: aa.com
Online, on American Airlines' own website
- Manage a booking
- https://www.aa.com/reservation/view/find-your-reservation
- Online check-in
- https://www.aa.com/reservation/flightCheckInViewReservationsAccess.do
- Contact page
- https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/contact-american/reservations-and-ticket-changes.html
- Chat
- https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/contact-american/american-customer-service.html
- Refund requests
- https://prefunds.aa.com
- Baggage rules and fees
- https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/baggage/checked-baggage-policy.html
- Group bookings
- https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/programs-products/group-meeting-travel.html
- Loyalty program
- https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/aadvantage-program/overview.html
American Airlines' lines in other countries (5)
United States
- Reservations and customer service
- 800-433-7300In English 路 Toll-free 路 Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hours (CT)
- Reservations and customer service
- 800-633-3711In Spanish 路 Toll-free 路 Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hours (CT)
- Group bookings
- 800-221-2255In English 路 Toll-free
- Accessibility and special assistance
- 800-433-7300 (dial 711 for National Relay Service)In English 路 Toll-free
Colombia
- Reservations and customer service
- Bogota: 601-580-3454In Spanish and English 路 Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hours (local)
- Reservations and customer service
- Outside of Bogota: 01-800-751-1484In Spanish and English 路 Toll-free 路 Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hours (local)
Mexico
- Reservations and customer service
- Mexico City: 55-5209-1400In Spanish and English 路 Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hours (local)
- Reservations and customer service
- Toll free: 800-904-6000In Spanish and English 路 Toll-free 路 Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hours (local)
Spain
- Reservations and customer service
- 912-158-999In English and Spanish 路 Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hours
India
- Reservations and customer service
- 000-800-0501-944In English 路 Toll-free 路 Hours American Airlines publishes: 24 hours
Checked against the airline's own pages on 18 October 2026
Changing an American Airlines ticket
Fees page: 'Voluntary change to ticket before day of travel' = $0 for Main Cabin, Premium Economy, Business and First 'for travel beginning in North or South America'; 'Up to $400 if different point of origin'; 'Fee varies depending on type of ticket purchased'. A difference in fare may apply and 'Travel must be completed within 1 year of the original ticket date.' Basic Economy: 'Basic Economy tickets cannot be changed after 24 hours.*... *Changes for trips that begin in Europe are allowed with a fee (excludes Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania).' Same-day flight change: 'Starting at $60 unless you qualify for other exceptions' (Basic Economy and Main Cabin), $0 in Business/First; only within/between the U.S., Puerto Rico, USVI, Canada, Caribbean and JFK to LHR, confirmable within 24 hours of the desired flight; same-day standby is free for all customers. Service charge: 'Assistance by Reservations $50, applies for voluntary trip changes not initially created by American Airlines Reservations or on aa.com'; airport ticket counter $35 for travel within the U.S./Canada.
| Fare | Applies to | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Main Cabin / Premium Economy / Business / First | travel beginning in North or South America | USD 0Checked on 18 October 2026 |
| Main Cabin / Premium Economy / Business / First | different point of origin | up to USD 400Checked on 18 October 2026 |
| Basic Economy | all (except trips beginning in Europe) | not permitted after 24 hoursChecked on 18 October 2026 |
| Basic Economy | trips that begin in Europe (excl. Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) | allowed with a feeChecked on 18 October 2026 |
| Basic Economy / Main Cabin | same-day flight change (US, PR, USVI, Canada, Caribbean, JFK-LHR) | starting at USD 60Checked on 18 October 2026 |
| all | service charge: assistance by Reservations (phone) for voluntary changes | USD 50Checked on 18 October 2026 |
| all | service charge: airport ticket counter, travel within U.S./Canada | USD 35Checked on 18 October 2026 |
Sources: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/support/optional-service-fees.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/faqs/reservations-tickets-faqs.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.html
Checked on 18 October 2026
Cancelling an American Airlines ticket and getting a refund
Conditions of carriage: 'We don't refund cash for non-refundable tickets. But if you or the person who bought your ticket cancels your trip before departure, we will cancel the ticket and issue a travel credit that you can use toward future travel on American.' Non-refundable tickets are refunded to the original form of payment if American cancels the flight, makes a schedule change of more than 4 hours, on death of passenger/companion or military orders (paperwork required); FAQ adds schedule change of 3+ h domestic / 4+ h international, or 90+ min within 72 h of departure. Refundable tickets: full amount if unused, value of unused travel if partially used; credit-card refunds within 7 business days, other forms within 20 days. Basic Economy after 24 h: no refund; AAdvantage members may cancel on aa.com/app for Trip Credit minus a fee, $99 (48 contiguous states), $129 (Hawaii/Alaska; U.S. to PR, USVI, Caribbean excl. DR, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, Canada), $199 (U.S. to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Europe, Middle East, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, NZ); only for tickets booked in the U.S. directly with American, for U.S. residents; 'Fare amount must be greater than the fee.' Refund requests: https://prefunds.aa.com (linked as 'Request a refund'); 'For tickets bought from a travel agent or on another website, contact them for help with a refund.'
Refundable tickets: Refundable ticket: 'The full amount of the ticket if travel hasn't started; The value of the unused travel if the ticket is partially used.' Refund to original credit card within 7 business days; other forms of payment within 20 days of receiving all paperwork. 'Refunds will be made only to the person who paid.' Taxes: eligible destination-specific taxes refundable on request.
Credits and vouchers: Trip Credit (issued for canceled tickets etc.): valid until 11:59 p.m. CT on the date listed; for Trip Credit issued on/after April 2, 2024, AAdvantage members get 12 months when cancelling on aa.com/app with their number in the reservation, non-members 6 months; redeemable on aa.com or via Reservations only, 'not redeemable through any other channels, including airport ticket counters or travel agencies'; can pay flights and online bags, not seats. Flight Credit (unused tickets): same passenger only, 'Travel must begin within 1 year of the original ticket issue date'; on aa.com only for flights within the U.S., PR and USVI. Travel Voucher: 1 year from date issued. 5 years applies for credits from DOT-qualifying delays/cancellations. 'To receive Trip Credit, your original ticket must be canceled before the departure of the first flight (or the ticket loses any remaining value...).'
Sources: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/support/conditions-of-carriage.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/faqs/customer-service-faqs.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/support/optional-service-fees.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/payment-options/travel-credit.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/contact-american/receipts-and-refunds.html
Checked on 18 October 2026
Cancelling or changing right after booking with American Airlines
Customer service FAQ: 'You have 24 hours from the time you first buy your ticket for a refund if you booked at least 7 days before departure. The 24-hour refund policy applies to all ticket types, but you have to cancel the trip to get a refund. If you bought your ticket through a travel agency or another booking source, contact them for a refund. Reservations booked as part of group block do not qualify for the 24-hour refund.' Refund is to the original form of payment 'less: Sale-imposed non-refundable taxes; Service charge for booking through Reservations'. Conditions of carriage: 'Some countries have different rules about refunds, and if so, we will follow those rules.'
Sources: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/faqs/customer-service-faqs.html#canceltrip, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/support/conditions-of-carriage.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/faqs/reservations-tickets-faqs.html
Checked on 18 October 2026
Baggage on American Airlines
Carry-on: 1 personal item (max 18 x 14 x 8 in / 45 x 35 x 20 cm, under the seat) + 1 carry-on bag (max 22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 36 x 23 cm incl. handles and wheels, must fit the sizer) in all cabins, including Basic Economy. Soft garment bag up to 51 in / 130 cm total.
Checked bags: Standard allowance per bag: 62 in / 158 cm (L+W+H) and 50 lb / 23 kg (70 lb / 32 kg for free bags in First/Business and to/from Australia/NZ). Up to 10 bags on domestic/trans-Atlantic/trans-Pacific; up to 5 to/through/from Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America and Brazil (seasonal restrictions apply). First bag free in Main Cabin to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Europe (trans-Atlantic), India (all fares for tickets issued on/after April 23, 2026), etc., 'Excluding Basic Economy' where marked.
Fees: Updated for tickets issued on/after May 18, 2026. U.S. domestic, Canada and Mexico, Caribbean, Central America (except Panama), Guyana: 1st bag $50 ($45 if paid online), 2nd $60 ($55 online), +$5 each for Basic Economy ($55/$65); 3rd bag $200. Colombia/Ecuador/Peru: Main Cabin 1st bag $0, Basic Economy $70; 2nd bag $100; 3rd $200. South America (other): 1st $0 / $70 Basic Economy; 2nd $100. Europe incl. Spain/UK (trans-Atlantic): 1st $0 / $85 Basic Economy; 2nd $100; 3rd $200. India / Qatar: 1st bag $0 in all fares for tickets issued on/after April 23, 2026 ($75 Basic Economy before); 2nd $100. Pay online up to 2 h before departure for the best price 'except to / from Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, India and Peru'. Bag fees paid at the airport are non-refundable; charged per person each direction.
Sources: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/baggage/checked-baggage-policy.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/baggage/carry-on-baggage.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/support/optional-service-fees.html
Checked on 18 October 2026
Name corrections on American Airlines tickets
Conditions of carriage: 'A ticket is non-transferrable, it can't be used by or refunded to any other passenger.' Only the Group & Meeting Travel page mentions '1 free name change per ticket' for groups of 10+.
Sources: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/support/conditions-of-carriage.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/programs-products/group-meeting-travel.html
Checked on 18 October 2026
If you miss an American Airlines flight
Customer service plan ('Travel itinerary policy'): 'tickets are priced and sold based on the itinerary, and not as individual flight segments... if you do not show up for one segment of your itinerary, we may cancel your reservations on all remaining flight segments.' Customer-service FAQ: 'If you cancel a trip that has already begun, the ticket loses any remaining value and cannot be used for future travel.' Travel credit terms: the original ticket 'must be canceled before the departure of the first flight (or the ticket loses any remaining value and cannot be used for future travel)'. Boarding ends 15 minutes before departure.
Sources: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/support/customer-service-plan.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/faqs/customer-service-faqs.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/payment-options/travel-credit.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/support/conditions-of-carriage.html
Checked on 18 October 2026
Group bookings with American Airlines
Groups of 10 or more; block space up to 11 months in advance; '1 free name change per ticket'; phone 800-221-2255 (U.S. or Canada); email aagmt.internet@aa.com; request form https://www.aa.com/contact/forms?topic=GMT. Group blocks do not qualify for the 24-hour refund.
Sources: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/programs-products/group-meeting-travel.html
Checked on 18 October 2026
American Airlines fare families
American Airlines sells these fare families, each with its own change, refund and baggage rules:
- Basic Economy
- Main Cabin
- Premium Economy
- Business
- First
Sources: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/support/optional-service-fees.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/faqs/reservations-tickets-faqs.html, https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.html
Checked on 18 October 2026
American Airlines' loyalty program
American Airlines' loyalty program is AAdvantage庐. Miles and status are managed with American Airlines, not with Touriyo.
Sources: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/aadvantage-program/overview.html
Checked on 18 October 2026
Recent changes American Airlines has published
Checked bag fees updated for tickets issued on/after May 18, 2026 (U.S. 1st bag $50/$45 online; Basic Economy +$5; Colombia/Ecuador/Peru Basic Economy 1st bag $70). Basic Economy restrictions tightened for tickets bought on/after May 18, 2026 (no complimentary upgrades/status seats). Customer service plan 'Updated August 26, 2026'. Basic Economy cancellation fees $129/$199 apply to cancellations on/after April 11, 2025 (Hawaii/Alaska tier from Oct 14, 2025). India/Qatar/Asia Basic Economy 1st bag free for tickets issued on/after April 23, 2026.
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Tickets bought through an agency: what Touriyo can and cannot do
What Touriyo can do
- Change, cancel, request refunds and add bags on tickets Touriyo issued.
- On any other American Airlines ticket: explain American Airlines' published rules, tell you which channel can help and book a new ticket if that works out better.
What Touriyo cannot do
- Change, cancel or refund a ticket that American Airlines or another agency issued: only the issuer can.
- Decide or speed up a refund: American Airlines decides and pays it.
What American Airlines publishes about tickets bought through an agency
statements on aa.com: (1) Receipts & refunds page: 'If you bought your ticket or related travel products and services through American Airlines, you can request a refund or check your refund status. For tickets bought from a travel agent or on another website, contact them for help with a refund.' (2) Basic Economy page: 'You can change or cancel your ticket online if you booked directly through American... If you bought your ticket through a travel agency or another booking source, contact them about changes.' (3) Reservations FAQ: 'You will not pay an extra fee to change a reservation made by a travel agency or another website if you change it on aa.com. Once you make changes, any future changes will need to be made on aa.com or through American Reservations.' (4) Trip Credit terms: 'Trip Credit is not redeemable through any other channels, including airport ticket counters or travel agencies.' (5) Basic Economy post-24h cancellation credit only for trips 'booked in the U.S. directly through American'. (6) Customer service plan: 'If you booked with a travel agency, a team member will try to contact the agency if we don't have your phone number.'
Sources: aa.com 路 checked on 18 October 2026
Checked against the airline's own pages on 18 October 2026
Questions people ask
Is Touriyo American Airlines?
No. Touriyo is an independent travel agency. The number at the top of this page reaches Touriyo's agents, not American Airlines. American Airlines' own channels are listed on this page.
How do I contact American Airlines directly?
Through the channels American Airlines publishes, listed on this page by country with the hours the airline states, checked on 18 October 2026.
Can Touriyo change or cancel an American Airlines ticket I bought somewhere else?
No. Only American Airlines, or the agency that sold the ticket, can change or cancel it. A Touriyo agent explains American Airlines' published rules, points you to the right channel and can book a new ticket if that works out better.
What does Touriyo charge?
To change, cancel or request a refund on a ticket Touriyo issued, the Touriyo fee is quoted on the call from the airline's rules, in one total before you pay, and it is charged only when the service is confirmed. Adding bags and advice by phone: no Touriyo fee.
What does American Airlines publish about cancelling right after booking?
Customer service FAQ: 'You have 24 hours from the time you first buy your ticket for a refund if you booked at least 7 days before departure. The 24-hour refund policy applies to all ticket types, but you have to cancel the trip to get a refund.
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