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American Airlines Tightens 24-Hour Refund Policy: What You Need to Know
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American Airlines has updated its refund policy to restrict cash returns for last-minute bookings. Travelers booking within seven days of departure will now receive flight credits instead of refunds for cancellations.
- 01Refund eligibility is now restricted for tickets purchased within one week of travel
- 02Cancellations on short-notice bookings result in airline credit rather than cash reimbursement
- 03The policy change prioritizes carrier liquidity over passenger refund flexibility for urgent travel
- 04Corporate travel departments should review booking timelines to mitigate non-refundable expenditure risks
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American’s refund clock now counts every second: book inside seven days and a change of plans may return only credit, leaving flexibility grounded while the airline keeps your cash onboard. The post American Airlines Tightens 24-Hour Refund Policy: What You Need to Know appeared first on Business Traveller .