Same-day travel
Change your flight
Change of plans? We allow same-day confirmed changes on select flights for a fee, with some exceptions.
AAdvantage® members* can stand by for a flight at no charge (some exclusions may apply). To request same-day standby, find your trip on aa.com or in the American app.
*Same-day standby is also available to oneworld® status members, active U.S. military and Main Cabin Select customers.
Rules
Your new flight must:
- Depart on the same day, from and to the same airports, as your original flight
- Have the same number of stops, in the same airports, as your original flight
- Be marketed and operated by American Airlines
Also, please keep in mind that:
- AAdvantage® members can stand by for an earlier flight, but only AAdvantage® status members can stand by for a later flight the same day
- Same-day confirmed changes and standby are subject to availability on select flights
- For same-day flight changes, you can select your seats after choosing your new flight. Seat selection is not available while you’re requesting the flight change.
Travel on partner airlines
If you bought a ticket with a partner airline for a flight operated by American, you can stand by or buy a same-day confirmed change. Use your American Airlines confirmation code to view your trip.
How to request a same-day change or standby
Starting 24 hours before departure, go to your trips online or in the app to request a change.
After you check in, you’ll receive a new boarding pass and receipt.
Fees
Fees by market
| Market | Same day confirmed change | Standby |
|---|---|---|
| U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands | Starting at $60 | $0 |
| Canada and the Caribbean | Starting at $60 | Not offered |
| Between / through New York (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR) | Starting at $150 | Not offered |
Complimentary change / standby
| Passenger / ticket type | Confirmed change | Standby |
|---|---|---|
| AAdvantage Executive Platinum® and AAdvantage Platinum Pro® status (and up to 8 companions in same reservation) | available | available |
| Unrestricted Economy (Y fare), Business, First, AirPass℠ | available | available |
| First, Business flight awards | available | available |
| Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 100K, MVP Gold 75K | available | available |
| AAdvantage Platinum®, AAdvantage Gold® and AAdvantage® members (and up to 8 companions in same reservation) | Not available | available |
| Non-AAdvantage® members | Not available | Not available |
| oneworld® Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby status (and up to 8 companions in same reservation) | Not available | available |
| Active U.S. military personnel (on orders or personal travel) and active U.S. military dependents (on orders only) | Not available | available |
Refunds
Fees are non-refundable unless we:
- Are unable to assign you a seat because the flight is full
- Cancel your new flight
- Delay your incoming flight or cause you to miss your connection
If you're eligible, you can request a refund online.
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- On select routes operated and marketed by American or American Eagle, based on availability
- May be confirmed up to 24 hours before the new flight time
- Non-refundable and non-transferable
- No changes to depart / arrival airports, number of flight segments, connection cities or from a through flight to a connecting or nonstop flight
- Offer is made at our discretion and subject to change or termination at any time