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BethVB Feb 24, 2026 5:44 pm
Single Passenger Upcharge on AA
 
I am sure I read in one of the many flyer forums I read that airlines, specifically AA, often charges more per seat if you are booking one passenger as opposed to 2 passengers. I just verified this and it is real! Is there a work around this totally unfair pricing structure...like book 2 seats and cancel one later? This is crazy!

lotterhansa Feb 24, 2026 5:50 pm
Originally Posted by BethVB (Post 37615502)
Is there a work around this totally unfair pricing structure.
Use an airline which doesn't do that.

guv1976 Feb 24, 2026 5:51 pm
Originally Posted by BethVB (Post 37615502)
I am sure I read in one of the many flyer forums I read that airlines, specifically AA, often charges more per seat if you are booking one passenger as opposed to 2 passengers. I just verified this and it is real! Is there a work around this totally unfair pricing structure...like book 2 seats and cancel one later? This is crazy!
Are you talking about booking seats or booking flights?

lotterhansa Feb 24, 2026 6:11 pm
Originally Posted by guv1976 (Post 37615509)
Are you talking about booking seats or booking flights?
AA charges you more per person on some flights/routings when you're a single flying compared to when you're booking for two persons.
Reason behind is that they think you're travelling for business when you travel alone.

BethVB Feb 24, 2026 6:44 pm
Booking a seat on a flight.

BethVB Feb 24, 2026 6:46 pm
Originally Posted by lotterhansa (Post 37615535)
AA charges you more per person on some flights/routings when you're a single flying compared to when you're booking for two persons.
Reason behind is that they think you're travelling for business when you travel alone.
CRAZY! Have you heard of a work around by booking 2 seats and cancelling one later. I always book with the travel credit option.


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