Yesterday, we saw improved waiver policies related to coronavirus from Delta and then from United and Alaska. Alaska’s is the only one that specifically allows for a free redeposit of an unflown award. Delta and United (and presumably AA with this change) seem to only be allowing free date changes.
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American Airlines’ new Coronavirus waiver policy (as of March 10th, 2020):
No change fee if you bought your ticket on or before March 10
If you’re traveling to / through / from:
All cities served by American
The change fee is waived if you:
- Are traveling on an American Airlines flight
- Bought your ticket by March 1, 2020
- Are scheduled to travel March 10, 2020 – April 30, 2020
- Can travel March 10, 2020 – December 31, 2020
- Change your origin or destination city; difference in fare may apply
- Rebook in the same cabin or pay the difference
Change your trip
If your trip is eligible, you can make a one-time change online. Here’s how:
- Find your trip
- If your trip is eligible, you’ll see the option to ‘change trip’ in the toolbar
Delay your trip
We’ll continue to waive change or cancellation fees if you:
- Bought your ticket by March 1, 2020
- Are scheduled to travel March 10, 2020 – April 30, 2020
- Can travel March 10, 2020 – December 31, 2020 or within 1 year of date the ticket was issued
- Wish to change your origin and destination cities
Changes must be:
Completed by December 31, 2020 or within 1 year of date the ticket was issued; difference in fare may apply
These changes can’t be made online – you must contact Reservations.
Have you had to change or cancel a trip because of coronavirus?
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