Originally Posted by
deeruck
Certainly true, but very common for a merchant to notify you when a charge is declined, is it not?
Not in my experience
Originally Posted by
deeruck
Other websites will notify you immediately that there was an issue and allow you to enter alternative card details. The current implementation by AA is very poor, and I take the OP at his word that no notification was provided afterwards either.
Other sites may be processing the card information for the whole purchase at the time where the card details are provided. AA, iirc, charges the card for the purchase amount at time of ticket issuance which may be later