American Airlines, the largest airline in the world in terms of passenger transport and seat offers, gives you direct access to its best flight booking offers through its website and mobile application.
Book your American Airlines flight ticket online
To find great deals on American Airlines flights that fit your budget, simply go to www.aa.com.
In the reservation form, fill in the following fields: departure and destination airport; return travel dates; number of passengers; travel class (Basic Economy, Main Cabin Extra, Premium Economy, Business Class, Flagship Business, Flagship First), AAdvantage Number.
Uniquely at American Airlines, you can refine your search for travel deals on its booking platform according to your budget.
After refining the results and choosing the offer that suits you, you move on to paying for your reservation. Once confirmed, you will receive your electronic plane ticket in your email inbox instantly.
– Seat reservation on American Airlines
Choosing and booking a seat on American Airlines is very simple. The procedure is the same as booking a flight.
In the booking form on aa.com or in the airline’s mobile app, once you choose the travel option you wish to book, you will be redirected to another page displaying the seating plan for the cabin you will be traveling in (economy, premium economy, etc.) and the seats that are still available for booking. You can then select the seat that suits you best (window, in the first few rows, middle, near the emergency exit, etc.).
You can change your seat selection as long as you haven’t confirmed your check-in. To do so, go to the “Manage My Booking” section.
American Airlines cheap flight deals
Some frequent flyers have managed to save thousands of dollars on their American Airlines flight bookings. You might think they did it by using cheap flight booking sites like Skyscanner, Kayak, Google Flights, Momondo, or Expedia… That’s true, but you also need to identify the ideal day to find the best deal.
When it comes to booking flights with this airline, the cost of a ticket can vary depending on several factors, including the day you book and the day you depart.
According to a report released by Expedia’s Air Travel Hacks, booking your flight on a Sunday can be very advantageous. The report shows that travelers who book their plane tickets on the last day of the weekend tend to save more than those who book on other days of the week. Specifically, data indicates that booking on Sunday rather than Friday can save you 5% or more on domestic and international flights in economy class. For domestic flights in business class, you can expect to save around 7%, and for international flights in business class, you can save approximately 24%.
Besides the day of booking, the day of travel also matters. Traveling on Thursday rather than Sunday saves an average of 16% on American Airlines domestic and international flights.
To increase your chances of finding even cheaper AA booking deals, it’s also advisable to book your flights well in advance:
– Domestic flights: Booking a month or more in advance saves you an average of 24% compared to bookings made in the days leading up to the flight.
– International flights: Booking your ticket two months in advance gives you a better chance of reducing the cost of your booking by at least 10%.
– What is American Airlines’ Tuesday Travel Deals?
Well, it’s a bit like the Black Friday of travel, and there are already some great deals.
Between January and March, and September and November each year, the American airline offers low-cost domestic and international flights, and the cheapest days to travel during these periods are generally Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
For frequent flyers, American Airlines often offers an exceptional promotion: one-way flights are available for under $100.
Book an American Airlines flight using your AAdvantage account
This means booking a flight while earning miles through your AAdvantage membership, the American airline’s frequent flyer program.
The principle is simple: When you make a reservation, you enter your AAdvantage number, and the miles accumulate after your flight.
– Book an American Airlines award ticket
Depending on the number of miles in your AAdvantage account and your status in this rewards program, you can book an award ticket without spending a single dollar: by using only your points.
Modify a AA reservation or change a flight
Have you booked an American Airlines flight and now need to change it? American Airlines is very understanding if you need to modify or change your flight.
Do you want to change the date, time, destination, or even the passenger names on your AA reservation? Some changes are even free, especially if you’re traveling with a Flex fare or have high status in the AAdvantage program! We’ll explain the procedures and fees for changing your airline tickets in detail.
– Find your trip
To find your reservation, go to the Find Your Trip page on the official American Airlines website and enter your booking reference and last name to access your flight information.
What is an AA booking confirmation?
It’s the electronic ticket that the passenger receives in their email inbox once their booking payment is confirmed, and which confirms that their flight with American Airlines has been successfully booked.
This electronic document contains all the important information about the trip booked with the airline, such as:
- Booking number: A unique 6-letter/number code allows the passenger to access their booking at any time before check-in to add a service or modify details such as the departure date, correct a name, etc.
- Passenger name: This must match the name on their passport and ID card.
- Itinerary (flight): Departure and arrival date and time, departure and arrival airports.
- Travel class: Basic Economy, Main Cabin Extra, Premium Economy, Business Class…
- Baggage allowance: number of bags allowed in the cabin and hold
- Other information: Seat number, special meals…
Book a last minute American Airlies flight
Take advantage of American Airlines’ exceptional last-minute flight deals and enjoy exclusive discounts. Find discounted flights in one click to fly to your dream destination at a low price and on the date that suits you.
Booking for group travel on American Airlines
You are a business manager and want to reward your employees with an unforgettable trip, or you are organizing a business trip to attend an important meeting and advance your projects. Perhaps you manage a sports team and want to prepare your players in another city for upcoming tournaments and competitions, or you are a large family wanting to go on vacation or attend a loved one’s wedding.
With offers specially designed by American Airlines for group travel, you can easily plan your personal or business trips to more than 300 destinations around the world.
To know about the American Airlines group reservation service:
– Minimum number of passengers: 10
– Travel classes: economy, premium, business, etc.
– Advance booking: Up to 11 months before departure
– Easy reservation management: The entire group is managed under the same file / reservation reference
– Flex Option: It is possible to change the name of one or more passengers in the group free of charge (once only), before check-in for the flight.
– Payment in installments: pay part of the reservation and the balance later.
– Dedicated customer support: Contact Group & Meeting via this dedicated line: 800-221-2255
For any questions related to group reservations with American Airlines, do not hesitate to seek assistance from its customer relations advisors by sending them your requests via this online form.
Book an American Airlines multi-destination flight
This airline always has something to offer you to spice up your trip. Imagine exploring the museums of Paris, shopping in the luxurious malls of Dubai, then sampling the local cuisine in Marrakech, all in one planned itinerary from New York – JFK?!
American Airlines’ multi-destination flight offering gives you the opportunity to explore several iconic cities in a single trip, without having to return to your starting point. With up to six segments on a single booking, it’s the perfect way to maximize your adventure while saving time and money.
Book an American Airlines flight by phone
American Airlines provides a dedicated phone booking service available 24/7.
Before booking their flight, AA customers can call dedicated phone numbers (see below) to inquire about travel offers, promotions, flight schedules, or to select a seat, reserve a special meal, add extra baggage, or request special assistance on the day of their flight (wheelchair, stroller, assistance for an unaccompanied minor, etc.).
American Airlines reservation agents offer multilingual assistance in seven languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese.
| Country | Phone Number | Language | Service hours |
| NORTH AMERICA | |||
| USA / CANADA | 800 433 7300 | English | 24h |
| 800 633 3711 | French | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| 800 756 8613 | Japanese | 24 | |
| 866 824 8717 | Mandarin Chinese | 24 | |
| 800 237 0027 | Portuguese | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | |
| 800 492 8095 | Spanish | 24h | |
| Mexico |
Mexico City: 55 5209 1400 Toll free: 800 904 6000 |
24h | |
| CENTRAL AMERICA | |||
| Belize | 223 2522 | 24h | |
| Costa Rica | 4001 6372 | 24h | |
| El Salvador | 2120 1021 | 24h | |
| Guatemala | 2458 0736 | 24h | |
| Honduras | 800 2512 4692 | 24h | |
| Nicaragua | 7513 7318 | 24h | |
| Panama | 269 6022 | 24h | |
| SOUTH AMERICA | |||
| Argentina | Buenos Aires: 4318-1111 / 0 800 444-84253 (Toll free) | 24h | |
| Bolivia | 800 100 541 | 24h | |
| Brazil | 11 2500 1573 | English / Portuguese |
PT: 6 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. EN: 24h |
| Chile | 2 2760 6822 | 24h | |
| Colombia | Bogota: 601 580 3454
Other cities: 01 800 751 1484 |
24h | |
| Ecuador | Guayaquil: 04 605 2298
Quito: 02 602 0979 |
24h | |
| Guyana | 231 1027 | 24h | |
| Paraguay | 009 800 542 0003 | 24h | |
| Peru | Lima: 211 7000
Toll Free: 0800 40350 |
24h | |
| Uruguay | 000 4019 0834 | 24h | |
| Venezuela | 212 720 1185
Toll Free: 0 800 136 2334 |
24h | |
| EUROPE | |||
| Austria | 01 360 277 3960 | German / English |
DE: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EN: 24h |
| Belgium | 070-300-300 | French / English |
FR: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EN: 24h |
| Czech Republic | 225-376-447 | English | 24h |
| Denmark | 82 33 28 95 | English | 24h |
| Finland | 09 8171 0443 | English | 24h |
| France | 0821-980-999 | French / English |
FR: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EN: 24h |
| Germany | 069 5899 6485 | German / English |
DE: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EN: 24h |
| Greece | 21 1199 1544 | English | 24h |
| Hungary | 1 429 2346 | English | 24h |
| Iceland | 800 4185 | English | 24h |
| Ireland | 01 533 9951 | English | 24h |
| Italy | 02 3859 1485 | Italian / English |
IT / EN: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Netherlands | 02 0532 3275 | English | 24h |
| Norway | 815 62 022 | English | 24h |
| Portugal | 210 270 785 | Portuguese / English |
PT: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. EN: 24h |
| Spain | 912 158 999 | Spanish / English | 24h |
| Sweden | 0771 200 666 | English | 24h |
| Switzerland | 043 508 1607 | French / German / Italian |
DE / FR / IT: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EN: 24h |
| Turkey | +44-207 660 2300 | English | 24h |
| United Kingdom | 0207 660 2300 /
0844 369 9899 |
English | 24h |
| ASIA / SOUTH PACIFIC | |||
| Australia | 02 9101 1948 | English |
EN: 24h JA: 24h KO: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m ZH: 24h
|
| China | 400 818 7333 | English, Japanese, Korean
Mandarin |
EN: 24h ZH: 24h |
| Hong Kong | 3057 9197 | English |
EN: 24 ZH: 24h |
| India | 000 800 0501 944 | 24h | |
| Indonesia | +65 634 98444 | 24h | |
| Japan | 03 4333 7675 | English / Japanese | 24h |
| Malaysia | 03 2053 5120 | English | 24h |
| New Zealand | 09 308 4014 |
English, Japanese, Korean Mandarin |
EN: 24h JA: 24h KO: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m ZH: 24h |
| Singapore | 6349 8444 | English | 24h |
| South Korea | 02 6438 9008 | English / Korean |
EN: 24h KO: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Sri Lanka | 072 098 7370 | English | EN: 24h |
| CARIBBEAN AND BERMUDA | |||
| Anguilla / Antigua | 800 744 0006 | 24h | |
| Aruba | 297 582 2700 | 24h | |
| Bahamas | 800 433 7000 | 24h | |
| Barbados | 800 744 0006 | 24h | |
| Bermuda | 441 293 1420 | 24h | |
| Bonaire | 599 796 9962 | 24h | |
| Cuba | 0800 22737 | 24h | |
| Curacao | 599 9 869 5707 | 24h | |
| Dominica | 800 744 0006 | 24h | |
| Dominican Republic | 1 829 200 1161 | 24h | |
| Grand Cayman | 800 744 0006 | 24h | |
| Grenada | 800 744 0006 | 24h | |
| Guadeloupe | 0821 980 008 | English / French | EN/FR : 24h |
| Haiti | 509 2996 6000 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Jamaica | 800 744 0006 | 24h | |
| Puerto Rico | 800 981 4757 | 24h | |
| St. Kitts / St. Lucia / St. Vincent | 800 744 0006 | 24h | |
| St. Maarten | 1 721 581 0145 | 24h | |
| Trinidad | 868 821 6000 | 24h | |
| Turks and Caicos | 800 744 0006 | 24h | |
| MIDDLE EAST | |||
| Bahrain | +965 2202 2806 | English | 24h |
| Kuwait | 2202 2806 | English | 24h |
| Oman | 800 74562 | English | 24h |
| Qatar | 00800 100 669 | English | 24h |
| Saudi Arabia | 800 850 0685 / 800 844 0652 | English | 24h |
| United Arab Emirates | 800 03305924 | English | 24h |
| AFRICA | |||
| Morocco | 0520 001 375 | English / French |
FR: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EN: 24 hours |
| South Africa | 011 844 6067 | English | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
– Dedicated reservation service for the hearing impaired
AA allows deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired passengers to contact its reservation service by phone via a dedicated line by dialing 711.
When can you cancel an American Airlines plane ticket?
Yes, it is entirely possible for you to cancel your AA plane ticket but the conditions vary depending on the time of cancellation or the type of fare selected during purchase.
What is certain is that cancellations made within the first 24 hours of booking the ticket are always possible and free of charge, so you can receive a full refund.
Beyond this period, certain AA tickets become non-refundable, except in certain exceptional cases, notably in the event of the death of a loved one or an incident or illness preventing the passenger from taking their flight.
Book a hotel room with American Airlines partners
AA.com is also a hotel reservation site, with thousands of accommodation offers displayed at exclusive rates by partner establishments such as: Hyatt; Marriott; IHG; Intercontinental; Holiday Inn; Holiday Inn Express; Crown Plaza; Kimpton; Marriott Hotels; JW Marriott and Renaissance Hotels…
Book a car rental with American Airlines partners
Ease of booking and excellent customer service complement the strengths of American Airlines’ booking platform, which offers thousands of low-cost airport car rental deals around the world, thanks to its partnership with: Avis; Budget; Payless; Alamo; National and Europcar.