To avoid paying additional fees for a trip modification, make sure you have all the necessary information before changing the date of your American Airlines journey. Follow the steps below to learn more about the policy:
If your booking qualifies, you have 24 hours after purchasing the ticket to change the date of your flight.
Within 24 hours of making your reservation, you may change your flight without incurring any additional costs.
Depending on your ticket category, American Airlines will impose a Flight change fee that starts at $200.
You are free to change your flight date if American Airlines delays or reschedules your trip for a particular reason.