You can cancel your American Airlines flight and possibly get a refund, depending on the type of ticket you bought and the reason for cancellation. If you purchased a refundable ticket, you can cancel anytime before your flight and receive a full refund back to your original payment method. Refunds for refundable tickets usually take about seven business days to process for credit cards, and up to 20 days for other payment methods. You can cancel your flight by logging into your American Airlines account or by contacting their customer service.

For non-refundable tickets, cash refunds are generally not available. However, refunds may be granted in special cases such as significant schedule changes by the airline (three hours or more for domestic flights and four hours or more for international flights), the death of the passenger or a travel companion, or if you have military orders that prevent you from traveling. Refund requests for non-refundable tickets must be made while the ticket is still valid, usually within one year from the date the ticket was issued.

American Airlines also has a 24-hour cancellation policy that applies to all ticket types. If you cancel your booking within 24 hours of purchase and your flight is at least two days away, you can get a full refund regardless of whether your ticket is refundable or non-refundable. This policy only applies if you bought your ticket directly from American Airlines. If you booked through a travel agent or third party, you need to contact them for cancellations.

To cancel your flight and request a refund, go to the “My Trips” section on the American Airlines website, select your booking, and follow the cancellation steps. If eligible, you can then complete the refund request process online.

If you booked an award ticket, the cancellation and refund rules may be different, so it’s recommended to contact American Airlines for assistance.

In conclusion, American Airlines offers refunds mainly for refundable tickets and specific cases involving non-refundable tickets. The 24-hour cancellation policy provides added flexibility, but always check your ticket terms and cancellation deadlines to understand your refund options clearly.