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Fare Types for American Airlines®

However passengers prefer to fly, American Airlines has just the ticket. Explore categories like Basic, Main, Business/First, and Flagship to find the best fare fit.

Fare Types for American Airlines®

However passengers prefer to fly, American Airlines has just the ticket. Explore categories like Basic, Main, Business/First, and Flagship to find the best fare fit.

Fare Types for American Airlines®

However passengers prefer to fly, American Airlines has just the ticket. Explore categories like Basic, Main, Business/First, and Flagship to find the best fare fit.

Fare Types for American Airlines®

However passengers prefer to fly, American Airlines has just the ticket. Explore categories like Basic, Main, Business/First, and Flagship to find the best fare fit.

  • basic

    Basic Economy

    If all you need is a seat, choose this value fare. Plan for later boarding and to check your carry-on as bins may be full.

  • main

    Main Cabin

    Essentials are covered here, with pre-selected seats, free entertainment, and complimentary snacks and soft drinks.

  • Premium Economy

    Premium Economy

    Enjoy wider seats with more legroom, Group 4 boarding, and a chef-inspired meal with complimentary beer, wine, and spirits.

  • Business & First Class

    Business & First Class

    The highest level of service for domestic and international flights, expect larger, comfy seats, priority boarding, and premium dining.

 

 

Fare Type Inclusions

Learn what’s included, what’s available at additional cost, and the benefits each fare offering can provide.

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Features Basic Economy Main Cabin Main Plus Main Select Main Cabin Flexible Premium Economy Business\First Business\First Flexible Flagship Flagship Flexible
AA Miles Accrual
Check bags1  $ $ $ $
Overhead Bin Space
Main Cabin Seat2 $
Option for extra legroom x $ $ $ - - - -
Boarding Group Last group Group 6-8 Group 5 Group 4 Group 6-8 Priority Check -in Group 4 Priority Check -in Group 1-2 Priority Check -in Group 1-2 Priority Check -in Group 1-4 Priority Check -in Group 1-2
Changes Allowed x ✔   ✔ ✔  ✔  ✔  ✔  ✔ 
Refunds Allowed x  x x x ✔   x  ✔   x  ✔ 
Same day flight3 $  $  $  $  ✔     ✔ 
Admirals Club Access4 - - - - - -

1Main Plus 2 FREE checked bags valid to Europe, South America, Asia, Middle East, India & South Pacific only.  Flagship 3 FREE checked bags valid to Europe, South America, Asia, Middle East, India & South Pacific only

 

2Premium Economy and Business/First can choose wider seat and more legroom. Flagship and Flagship Flexible can choose lie-flat seat. 

 

3Valid Domestic, Caribbean, Central America destinations only

                                                     
4Admirals Club access for qualifying international flights: U.S. to Asia, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, South America. Admirals Club access for qualifying domestic flights between: JFK and LAX, SFO, SNA; LAX and MIA, BOS; DFW and HNL, KOA, OGG; ORD and HNL; PHX and HNL.                                                                            

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