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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 1:33 pm
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Originally Posted by anabolism
Wait until the flight is actually cancelled or AA issues a weather waiver. Once either occurs, use Twitter DM and request the specific change you want. You can try the in-app chat function, but in my experience those are the least-trained agents and often worse than useless; others on here have had good outcomes, though, so YMMV.
I’d say the twitter approach is typically the best bet and they are pretty responsive / helpful.

On another note - today’s wait time was three hours. I told the agent it’s like calling the IRS; once they’re on the phone, don’t let them off until you get everything addressed!
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