Buying refundable (as in refund to orig form of purch) FC ticket on AA.com?
May 17, 22, 4:04 pm
#1
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Buying refundable (as in refund to orig form of purch) FC ticket on AA.com?
Forgive me if this is covered elsewhere. I've searched, but I cannot find an answer to this question. Is it possible, or do I have to get in the phone queue and speak to an agent who may or may not get it right? If I have to cancel this one, I want my money back, not flight credit.
Thanks,
Derek
Thanks,
Derek
May 17, 22, 4:06 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Washington, DC
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Yes, if all segments were booked under a fare class that is fully refundable, you'll get a refund to your original form of payment. Put the request in at prefunds.aa.com.
May 17, 22, 4:22 pm
#4
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If this is for a domestic flight within the USA
go to https://www.aa.com/booking/find-flights?
In options - selevt Flexible Fare and Business/1st Class
you should then get business class and 1st class flexible and refundable (without a penalty) fares
go to https://www.aa.com/booking/find-flights?
In options - selevt Flexible Fare and Business/1st Class
you should then get business class and 1st class flexible and refundable (without a penalty) fares
May 17, 22, 4:32 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2012
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I cancelled a refundable fare on aa.com on Sunday, and got an email a few minutes later confirming the refund to my credit card.
You can select a refundable fare on the screen that presents the cost. On the same line as the date of travel over to the left is a tab with selections for lowest fare, or flexible. It defaults to lowest fare (non refundable) but is easily changed to flexible. You can toggle between the two. It shows main cabin and first flexible fares. Main cabin flexible is fully refundable and is a lot less expensive than the main cabin fully flexible fare. The main cabin flexible fares are not a whole lot more $ than the non refundable ones, so if you don’t want to be forced into a credit and your plans are not set in stone, they are a good deal……at least for the moment.
You can select a refundable fare on the screen that presents the cost. On the same line as the date of travel over to the left is a tab with selections for lowest fare, or flexible. It defaults to lowest fare (non refundable) but is easily changed to flexible. You can toggle between the two. It shows main cabin and first flexible fares. Main cabin flexible is fully refundable and is a lot less expensive than the main cabin fully flexible fare. The main cabin flexible fares are not a whole lot more $ than the non refundable ones, so if you don’t want to be forced into a credit and your plans are not set in stone, they are a good deal……at least for the moment.
May 17, 22, 5:42 pm
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Forgive me if this is covered elsewhere. I've searched, but I cannot find an answer to this question. Is it possible, or do I have to get in the phone queue and speak to an agent who may or may not get it right? If I have to cancel this one, I want my money back, not flight credit.
Thanks,
Derek
Thanks,
Derek
May 17, 22, 5:55 pm
#7
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Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
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I just did. The fare basis is an instant upgrade, but it was booked under First Flexible, so I'm taking my chances. I looked up the fare rules, and it still isn't immediately obvious what happens in case of cancellation. If worst comes to worst, I'll have to take an unexpected trip by May of next year, I suppose.
