Podcast Summary
Correcting Incorrect Names on American Airlines Tickets: American Airlines allows passengers to correct incorrect names on domestic and international tickets through online, airport, or phone methods. A change fee applies in all cases.
American Airlines has a policy in place for correcting incorrect names on both domestic and international tickets. Passengers can make changes online through the My Reservations tab on the American Airlines homepage, by speaking with a representative at an airport counter, or by calling the reservations number. A change fee applies in all cases. If making changes online, select Flight Manages, choose the reservation, click change flights, enter the new name, and press save. At the airport, speak with a representative and pay the change fee for a new boarding pass. When calling, ensure the new flight departure is within 1-12 hours of the call. Self-service kiosks are also an option at the airport. Remember, inserting an incorrect name is a common mistake, but American Airlines provides several ways to make corrections.
American Airlines ticket transfers and changes: American Airlines allows name corrections and cancellations, but comes with fees and restrictions. Name corrections are only for AA and AE flights, and cancellations can be used to rebook in someone else's name.
American Airlines allows passengers to transfer or change tickets prior to departure, but it comes with restrictions and fees. Passengers cannot transfer tickets to another person, but they can cancel their ticket and use the credit to book a new one in someone else's name. Name corrections are also allowed, but they depend on the ticket's usage and fare class. A change fee applies, and the amount depends on the fare class and the reason for the change. Tickets booked in cheaper fare classes usually have higher fees for changes or cancellations. If you need to make a name correction, it can be done for both minor and major corrections, but only for itineraries consisting of American Airlines and American Eagle flights. For Spanish assistance, call 800-633-3711, or go to refunds.aa.com to cancel and rebook your ticket. Keep in mind that you may have to pay additional fees when booking over the phone.
Changes to American Airlines itineraries can incur significant fees: Fees for itinerary changes on American Airlines range from none for minor name corrections to $25 for visitors, $200 for domestic passengers, and $700 for international passengers for major corrections, with additional fare differences possible.
When making changes to itineraries on American Airlines, the cost can vary greatly depending on the type and scope of the correction. For minor name corrections, there is no fee. However, major name corrections, which involve creating a new PNR due to software limitations, will incur a processing fee of $25 for visitors and $200 for domestic passengers and $700 for international passengers. Additionally, passengers may also need to pay the difference in fare for any ticket changes. American Airlines currently waives change fees for flights originating outside of North and South America but has not yet announced post-June 30, 2021, fees. It's important to note that basic economy fares remain non-changeable and non-refundable. So, when planning travel on American Airlines, be sure to consider the potential costs of any necessary changes or corrections to your itinerary.