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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Melissa Crespo receives a $2,060 ticket credit when she cancels her flights. But American Airlines says she can only use 25% of it.

I canceled my flight to Frankfurt but now I can’t use my American Airlines credit

January 21, 2024May 23, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
What if you cancel your American Airlines tickets and your travel agent hands you a voucher that only covers 20 percent of a new fare? That's the strange situation in which Michelle Crespo found herself.

A 20 percent credit for my American Airlines tickets? That’s insane!

March 17, 2025April 26, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

What if you cancel your American Airlines tickets and your travel agent hands you a voucher that only covers 20 percent of a new fare? That’s the strange situation in which Michelle Crespo found herself.

Categories Airline Problems
Sarah German redeemed an American Airlines gift card for a flight, canceled within 24 hours and asked for a refund. So why is the airline resisting?

Will American Airlines refund this gift card?

March 17, 2024March 9, 2020 by Christopher Elliott

Sarah German redeemed an American Airlines gift card for a flight, canceled within 24 hours and asked for a refund. So why is the airline resisting?

Categories Airline Problems
A missed honeymoon and a $200 American Airlines change fee.

A hurricane ruined his St. Thomas honeymoon. Now American Airlines is keeping his money

March 17, 2024March 30, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Another surge in consumer complaints for February

January 31, 2024March 2, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

February saw yet another surge in consumer complaints, with American Airlines, United Airlines and Expedia leading.

Categories Commentary
The carrier-imposed fees are quite high on a BA ticket

I’d like my carrier-imposed fees back, please

January 31, 2024February 26, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

James Ould’s airline schedule should mean that he’ll save a bundle on the carrier-imposed fees on his ticket. So why won’t American Airlines see things his way?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Winnie Lanoix's mother dies before she can visit her in Fort Myers, Fla. But neither her online travel agent, JustFly, nor American Airlines, will refund her fare. Why not?

My mom died before I could visit, and JustFly won’t help me get a refund

September 26, 2024February 21, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

Winnie Lanoix’s mother dies before she can visit her in Fort Myers, Fla. But neither her online travel agent, JustFly, nor American Airlines, will refund her fare. Why not?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

My hotel in San Juan closed after the hurricane. Why won’t American Airlines Vacations offer a refund?

December 14, 2023January 26, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

Nona Novak’s vacation to Puerto Rico is disrupted when hurricane Maria shuts down her hotel. Why won’t American Airlines Vacations refund her trip?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

After husband’s fall, will American offer a refund?

January 31, 2024January 12, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

When Susan Kaufman’s husband takes a fall, she has to cancel her flight from Boston to Washington, D.C. Will American refund the tickets — or ignore her request for help?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Is this enough compensation for a “horrible” Christmas flight?

January 31, 2024December 21, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Baris Evran’s story may sound familiar. The resolution will not.

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
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