American Airlines Quietly Ends 24-Hour Refunds On Last-Minute Tickets

July 30, 2026

American now denies 24-hour cash refunds for tickets booked less than seven days out. Here’s what changed, and the safer way to book a rescue flight when travel goes awry.

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