How can I choose my seats on American Airlines?

American Airlines allows you to choose your seat when you book a ticket. If you have not chosen a seat while booking, American Airlines seat selection is possible when the check-in opens and before it closes. You will have to retrieve your booking details using confirmation code or ticket number to select a seat. In this Wingstravo blog, we will be offering more details on choosing seats on American Airlines. 

Will I have to pay for seat assignment on American Airlines?

AA Preferred seats and Main Cabin Extra seats are available to you on payment. American Airlines is available at +1-800-433-7300 to offer you more details on what you need to pay for seat assignments. American Airlines will assign a seat to you if you don’t pay for AA seat selection. But, there are complimentary preferred seats and main cabin extra seats also on American Airlines. Here is a look at how you can get access to them.

• AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum, and Gold members, along with AirPass ticket holders and Oneworld Emerald, Sapphire, and Ruby members, can access Preferred seats without paying American Airline seat selection fee.

• Additionally, active U.S. military personnel traveling on a military fare and customers with AAnytime or Business Extra award tickets are also eligible for complimentary Preferred seating.

For American Airlines assigned seats, you don’t have to pay. Want a preferred seat? Call American Airlines at +1-800-433-7300. Or, else, Wingstravo can assist you. We are here to take your calls at +1-888-413-6950.  

Can I get a refund of the seat assignment fee?

When you American Airlines pick a seat, you will get a unique ticket number. To get a refund on seat assignment you’ll have to quote the number. In most cases, American Airlines doesn't offer a refund for seat assignment fees once they are paid. However, there are some exceptions, when you can get a refund after you American Airlines choose seat. Take a look at them.

• If you paid to upgrade to First or Business.

• If it cost you more for another seat on the same flight.

• If the flight is canceled within 24 hours and booked at least 2 days before departure.

• If cancelation, rebooking and buying seats on your new flight.

• American Airlines canceled your flight and you don’t get a comparable seat on the rebooked flight.

• A delay in flight causes you to miss connection and a comparable seat is not provided to you.

When you’ve paid for a seat assignment on American Airlines, you may be able to get a refund. Call American Airlines at +1-800-433-7300 to know whether you can get a refund. Our executives are available at +1-888-413-6950 can also assist you 24/7.