Originally Posted by
BobOscar
AA sent me notice of a schedule change in January. The flights on the outbound are later than my original & are unacceptable to me. If I change to an earlier flight instead, the current cost is $400 less than I paid. Will AA give me a $400 credit if I call & ask to be changed to the cheaper earlier flights?
You will get a refund of the difference between the new ticket and your original ticket. It's the same principle followed when you pay the difference between your current ticket and new reservation.