Thanks. I will follow up. I have applied for a refund, but am not optimistic that AA will find value in the remaining sectors.
I just received a reply from AA Customer Relations:
We've received your request to extend the validity of your ticket. We are pleased to let you know that we've just updated our COVID-19 ticketing policy to offer qualifying ticket extensions to AAdvantageŽ members. Please see below for the updated policy and to see if your tickets qualify for an extension.
New and existing AAdvantage members will be eligible for an extension of ticket validity if:
- Your ticket was purchased directly through American Airlines between January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021 with a changeable fare.
- You will rebook your trip by September 30, 2022, with travel to be completed by December 31, 2022.
- Non-changeable Basic Economy tickets with a purchase date between January 1, 2020 – February 29, 2020 for travel on or after March 1, 2020 can call our Reservations office to rebook.
- Basic Economy tickets with an issue date March 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 can call our Reservations office to rebook.
- Excludes Basic Economy fare tickets issued after April 1, 2021 with a North America, South America, or Asia travel origin.
- If your ticket was issued by a Travel Agency or third-party booking site, please contact that booking source for extensions and rebooking options.
If you are an AAdvantage member and your ticket meets these requirements, we will automatically extend your ticket as noted above. When you are ready to book a trip, call us at 800-433-7300. Be sure to have your ticket number available when you call. Please note that any fare difference, ticket restrictions, and applicable ticketing fees will still apply. We'll advise you accordingly when you make your new arrangements.
My ticket was purchased before 2020 so the extension does not apply.