Refunds, Reimbursement, and Compensation: American Airlines

How many flights were canceled today?

• Our data shows that American Airlines canceled 0 flights in the last 24 hours.
• 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.00% of international flights were canceled.
• If your flight was canceled and you received less than 14 days notice, you may be eligible for up to {ec261compensation} in compensation. Check here.
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American Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation

Regardless of where you are in the world when you find out of the cancellation of your flight, American Airlines should provide you with a new flight or a full refund if your flight is canceled.

Since flight cancellations can cause significant disruptions to your travel plans, it's important to determine if you're entitled to receive compensation from American Airlines for your canceled flight.

According to EU regulations, American Airlines must pay passengers up to {ec261compensation} per person for flight cancellations that occur at late notice, which is defined as any cancellation that happens less than 14 days before the scheduled departure time.

Exceptions:
American Airlines will not be required to pay compensation if they can offer a replacement flight with a similar departure and arrival time to the original flight. For more detailed requirements, please see our flight cancellation compensation page.

Airlines are also exempt from paying compensation for flight cancellations resulting from extraordinary circumstances. This means that if there was an unforeseeable situation beyond the airline's control that forced the cancellation, such as bad weather or an air traffic control strike, American Airlines is not required to provide compensation for the canceled flight.

How many flights were delayed today?

• Our latest data shows that over a 24-hour period, 6 American Airlines flights were delayed 3 hours or more.
• Of 0 flights, 0.00% were delayed over 3 hours. That rate was 6.74% for international flights.
• Passengers who arrive at their destination over 3 hours late could be owed compensation. Check your flight.
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American Airlines Flight Delay Compensation

If you've experienced a delay due to American Airlines, it's worth checking whether you're eligible for compensation under EU regulation. Passengers delayed by American Airlines for 3 hours or more are entitled to up to {ec261compensation} per person.

When filing for flight delay compensation, American Airlines will verify the time of arrival at the final destination, not the departure time. AirHelp possesses one of the most comprehensive flight databases, which allows us to substantiate claims for American Airlines flight delay compensation.

Exceptions:
Airlines like American Airlines aren't obligated to provide compensation if the delay was caused by external factors, such as adverse weather conditions, airport mishaps, or air traffic control strikes. These incidents are deemed extraordinary circumstances.

For more information on what's covered under EU regulations for flight delay compensation, please visit our flight delay compensation page.

Because American Airlines is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The EC 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.

Which American Airlines flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

The table displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight Statistics: Delays and Cancellations of American Airlines

Punctuality of American Airlines (24 hours):

Total Flights: 89
On-Time Flights: 71
Punctuality Rate: approximately 79.78% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 6
Flight Cancellations: 0

The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.

American Airlines is one of three major US airlines, along with Delta Airlines and United Airlines. American Airlines is a founding member of the Oneworld Alliance, the third largest airline alliance in the world.