To change your American Airlines flight, follow these steps:
- Log in to your AAdvantage account or input your name and six-digit record locator on the American Airlines website[1].
- Find your upcoming trip and select the flight you’d like to change.
- Choose ‘Change trip’ in the top toolbar[2].
- Follow the prompts to select a new flight.
You can also make the change at the airport (self-service kiosk or ticket counter) or by calling Reservations at 800-433-7300 (English) or other language-specific phone numbers[3].
American Airlines allows same-day confirmed changes on select flights for a fee, with some exceptions. You can request a same-day flight change on aa.com, at the airport, or by calling Reservations[4]. The alternate flight must be for the same origin and destination, and your flight change can only be confirmed within 24 hours of departure of the desired flight[2].
Please note that charges or penalties may apply for changes, depending on the fare paid for the ticket[5]. If you’re unable to make your flights, contact Reservations prior to your flight’s departure to retain the value of your ticket[5].
For flights booked with points, there’s no charge to change an American Airlines award flight, though you’ll need to pay any additional miles that are due for your new flight[6].
Citations:
[1] https://www.aa.com/reservation/view/find-your-reservation
[2] https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-service/faqs/reservations-tickets-faqs.jsp
[3] https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-service/contact-american/reservations-and-ticket-changes.jsp
[4] https://www.aa.com/i18n/plan-travel/extras/same-day-travel.jsp
[5] https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-service/faqs/travel-information-faqs.jsp
[6] https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/how-to-change-american-airlines-flight