Looks like a fat finger typo; American's main reservation number is 800-433-7300.

According to articles from Reuters, BBC, etc. and statement from AA to employees and customers, the AA MAX 8 aircraft, though expected to be decertified by that time, is off the schedule through August 19, 2019, joining Southwest in scheduling the 2019 summer high season without their MAX aircraft.

115 daily flights of 7,000 plus daily flights will be cancelled due to the grounding of the 24 MAX 8 aircraft. AA has canceled nearly 2,500 flights to date since the March 13 grounding. The MAX 8 will be used as spares and to fill in the schedule when they do return to service.

"By extending our cancellations through the summer, we can plan more reliably for the peak travel season and provide confidence to our customers and team members when it comes to their travel plans,'' said CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom.

Anyone know if the schedules showing on AA.com today are the new schedules reflecting cancellations through August 19th?

Aircraft Change Notification
 

Just received an email today from American Airlines, informing me that a late August flight from MIA-SJU, and the return SJU-MIA, will now be operated by a 737-800 MAX (former equipment was a 737-800).

That’s more hopeful than solid. The MAX ACARS update, etc. are under review by pilots, FAA, EASA, CAC, etc. I think it’s feasible, but extensive reviews and politics could intervene.

Right you are. Today's Wall Street Journal article regarding the MAX makes the aircraft's return seem quite complicated.

Same situation as jcatman,

My flight, AA 1985 from MIA to DCA on late August was supposed to be operated by a PMUS A321 and now the equipment is Boeing 737-MAX-8. I have learned this when an e-mail came from AA that indicated that my flight was changed due to schedule changes.

Max 8 Question
 

I'm sure there is a main thread for Max 8 questions but I can't seem to locate it so hopefully the mods can move the post

We have a flight December 7 on a Max 8 from CLT to MSP. It's the 2nd leg of our flight that originates in PUJ. This was the only flight leaving PUJ in the afternoon with lay down seats PUJ/CLT and enough time to safely clear customs in CLT.

Will AA swap out the 738 for a different aircraft if the Max 8 is not cleared to fly or will the leg be cancelled ?

As of now AA is still selling tickets on this flight and I'm not sure I even want to fly in a MAX 8, do we have the option to cancel as we paid in miles and don't want to pay the reinstatement fee which is $150 I believe.

Thank You

Its a near certainty that the MAX issues will be sorted well before December so I wouldn't worry about a cancellation due to lack of aircraft. As to canceling without the fee, again being as the flight is in Dec ordinarily I'd guess they wouldn't waive the fee but given the publicity around this they might; if you're that concerned its worth asking.

Thanks, I emailed AA.

Honestly, if you really do want to cancel the tickets, I'd recommend calling. It would give you a better opportunity to explain your reasoning to a real person on the phone.

I just wanted to point out that the 738, which is the 737-800, is not the same as the Max 8, which has an equipment code of 7M8. It appears your flight is on the 737-800 and not the Max 8.

I'd be willing to bet when they put them back in service, there will be a limited window to change flights without a fee, i.e. booked before X date, but even with that, its going to be harder and harder to avoid.