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.