A few months ago, American Airlines eliminated change fees for First, Business, Premium Economy and Main Cabin tickets for all domestic and short-haul international flying for tickets issued on or after August 31, 2020. The domestic and short-haul destinations include any of the 50 U.S. states, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Now just the other day AA also eliminated change fees for First, Business, Premium Economy and Main Cabin tickets for all long-haul international flights originating in North or South America for tickets issued on or after November 19, 2020. The long-haul destinations include Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, South America, UK.
When you make a change, you keep the full value of your original ticket but will need to pay the fare difference if your new flight is more expensive. If your new flight is less expensive, you’ll get the fare difference in the form of travel credit to use on a future trip.
For all types of tickets, it doesn’t matter whether you booked your flight with money or American AAdvantage Miles; the no change fee policy applies!