Book an American Airlines flight with TravelPodium

Why Book American Airlines Flights With TravelPodium?

It is simple to book cheap American Airlines flights with TravelPodium. Our platform offers instant deals, exclusive promotions, and round-the-clock customer service. From reserving your American Airlines ticket to updating your booking or finding last-minute American Airlines cheap flights. If you’re arranging group travel, our team ensures you get the best pricing available.

How to Book an American Airlines Flight?

Book Online—Through Our Website

Here is a step-by-step guide to booking an American Airlines first-class flight online via TravelPodium:

• Go to the TravelPodium website.
• Enter your destination, travel dates, and number of passengers.
• View available American Airlines flight options.
• Compare fares across cabin classes: Main Cabin (economy), Premium Cabin, or First/Business Class.
• Select your preferred flight, book with American Airlines.
• Pay securely; your confirmation will be sent to your registered email. 

Phone Booking Assistance—Want to Talk to a Person?

Contact our travel specialists, and we will guide you during the booking process. We could assist in the choice of American Airlines tickets, seat arrangements, special meals, and international itinerary planning.

Manage Your American Airlines Booking With TravelPodium

TravelPodium makes it easy to reserve flights with American Airlines, and it is a hassle-free experience to make any changes or other services you might require.

• Change Flight: Change your flight date or time within seconds with a few mouse clicks.
• Update Passenger Information: Make updates to passenger details effortlessly.
• Upgrade Your Seat: Upgrade to Premium, Economy, or American Airlines Business Class seats where offered.
• Add Extra Services: Include additional baggage, special meals, or other travel needs.
• Stay Informed: Keep your contact details updated to receive flight alerts and boarding information.

TravelPodium will make sure you keep track of your American Airlines reservation easily, and the staff is available to help you whenever you need it.

American Airlines Seat Selection Policy

Whether you’re booking an American Airlines first-class seat or any other, read these policies carefully:

• Standard Seats: These are free at booking or during check-in with most fares.
• Preferred Seats: Preferred seats are those found in the front of the cabin or in exit rows, and they can be purchased at a fee unless you are an AAdvantage(r) Gold passenger or higher, in which case they are free.
• Main Cabin Extra: Offers additional legroom and early boarding. Free to Advantage(r) Gold members, or can be purchased.
• American Airline Basic Economy: Seats are assigned during check-in, and they cannot be changed.
• Seat Change: There could be a change of seats until the check-in time, which is usually 1 hour before takeoff.

TravelPodium has a customer support contact that you can use whenever you need help with seat selection. Give them your booking reference number and they will do it on your behalf.

American Airlines Seat Upgrade Policy

Here are a few terms and conditions you’ve to follow to upgrade your seat to First Class:

Free Premier Upgrades to AAdvantage(r) Members.

• Eligibility: AAdvantage(r) Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum members.
• Companion Upgrades: Also, a companion who is on the same reservation can have companion upgrades.
• Status-based Priority: Upgrades are given priorities according to the level of status and upgrades are available.
• Fare restrictions: Basic Economy fares do not grant the ability to upgrade freely.

Mileage-based instant upgrades.

• Eligibility: All AAdvantage(r) members are eligible.
• Mileage to Cabin Upgrade: When seats in the higher cabin, e.g., Premium Economy or Flagship(r) Business, are available, upgrade with the use of miles.
• Timing: Upgrades may be made during booking or even 24 hours before departure.

Paid Upgrades

• Availability: This is available to every passenger, provided that there is a seat available.
• Upgrade Process: Customers have the option of buying an upgrade to a higher cabin at a premium.
• Timing: The upgrade offers are usually used during booking, check-in, or airport.

American Airlines Flight Change Policy

American Airlines is flexible and allows passengers with an American Airlines first-class ticket to change their travel schedule. The following is how you can make changes to your flight.

• Refunds: There are no change charges, but fare variances can be charged. 
• Non-Refundable Tickets: The tickets may be changed with any difference in fare.
• Flight Cancellations or Delays: American Airlines will transfer you to the next flight free of charge. 
• No-Show Policy: A no-show policy can lead to a no-show fee and loss of ticket value in the event that you have not cancelled or changed your reservation before your arrival.
• Unused Tickets: You may redeem the value of unused tickets for a Travel Credit to be used on future travel.

In case you have booked an American Airlines business class ticket through TravelPodium, please provide your booking number, and we will assist you with changing your flight.

American Airlines Flight Cancellation Policy

Here's how flight cancellation policy works: 

• Eligibility: It is possible to cancel all tickets within the first 24 hours of booking. This can be used when the flight is reserved at least 2 days before takeoff.
• Cancellation: It can be canceled free of charge. Cash refund will not apply - get a future travel credit.
• No-Show Policy: The inability to cancel or board the flight also means the loss of the ticket value. Give at least two hours' notice when you change your travel schedule.
• Refund Processing Time: It is usually done in 7-14 business days. The rest of the payment methods can take as long as 20 calendar days.

You can contact TravelPodium to cancel, rebook, change, or make a seat selection if you have booked with us. 

American Airlines Baggage Policy

Cabin Baggage (Carry-On)

• Allowance: One carry-on bag plus one personal item (e.g., laptop, handbag).
• Size Limits: Carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm); Personal item: 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm).

Checked Baggage

Economy Class:

• Allowance: One free checked bag.
• Size Limit: 62 inches (158 cm) total (length + width + height).
• Weight Limit: 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Fee: $30 for the first bag. 

Business & First Class:

• Allowance: Two free checked bags.
• Size Limit: 70 lbs (32 kg) per bag.
• Fee: No charge for the first two bags. 

American Airlines Check-In Facilities

American Airlines provides plenty of check-in choices to provide a convenient travelling experience to all customers:

• Call Us: American Airlines can also help you with web check-in by simply calling the number given on their official site, and their customer care department will assist you with it. 
• Airport Check-In: The check-in counters of American Airlines open 3 hours before the departure time of most flights. 
• Self-Serve Kiosks: American Airlines has self-service kiosks to check in, print boarding passes, and tag checked baggage at most airports. Such kiosks are usually offered 30 to 24 hours (30 to 45 minutes) before departure, depending on the airport. 

American Airlines Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) Policy

American Airlines values the safety and comfort of the young solo traveler. Their Unaccompanied Minor service ensures children in the range of 5 to 14 years of age are provided with special attention during the trip.

Kid Valid Age Group

• 5–7 Years: Must travel on nonstop flights only.
• 8–14 Years: Eligible for both nonstop and select connecting flights.
• 15–17 Years: Optional service; if chosen, the fee applies. 

Booking Procedure

• Reservation: Must be made through American Airlines Reservations.
• Advance Notice: Recommended to inform the airline at least 48 hours before departure.
• Documentation: Complete and submit the Unaccompanied Minor form. 

Required Documents

• Unaccompanied Minor Form: Completed and signed.
• Identification: Valid ID of the child and accompanying adult.
• Guardian Information: Details of the person dropping off and picking up the child. 

Service Features

• Early Boarding: Allows extra time for settling in.
• Gate Escort: Assistance to and from the gate.
• In-Flight Supervision: Dedicated attention from flight attendants.
• Arrival Escort: Hand over to the authorized adult at the destination.

Restrictions

• Flight Types: Not permitted on international flights or flights involving other airlines.
• Layovers: Extended layovers or overnight connections are not allowed.
• Flight Changes: Changes to the itinerary may require rebooking of the UMNR service

American Airlines Popular Routes

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Los Angeles (LAX)
• Miami (MIA) – New York (JFK)
• Chicago (ORD) – New York (JFK)
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Sydney (SYD)
• Miami (MIA) – London (LHR)