How To Get Compensation from American Airlines

If you want to know how to get compensation from American Airlines, you must first know the reason for cancellation because there are different reasons for cancellation and different compensation.

American Airlines Flight Delay Compensation Policy

All American Airlines flights departing from European airports must comply with European law. This law protects air passengers.

• This European law is known as EC 261. This law states that if your flight is delayed for any reason, airlines must provide passengers with access to food, drink, and communication until you can get on your next flight. Airlines will also have to provide accommodation if very necessary. In case your delayed flight turns into cancellation, you can also request a refund of your ticket.
• Therefore, if you arrive at your destination more than 3 hours late, you should definitely check whether you are entitled to flight delay compensation from American Airlines. You may end up paying American Airlines up to $700 per person for this delay.

American Airlines Canceled Flight Compensation Policy

• According to European EC 261 law, passengers can request a full refund of their flight if a flight is canceled for any reason departing from a European airport. In addition, passengers may also be eligible for American Airlines flight cancellation compensation of up to $700 per person for any American Airlines flight canceled more than 14 days prior to flight.
• European law also accepts that airlines should only pay compensation if they are at fault, if the passenger wants compensation then the passenger has to ensure that you reach your final destination only then you are entitled to a full refund for the flight cancellation Will be

How To Get Refund From American Airlines

If you want to apply for a refund in American Airlines, then you have to follow the steps given below.

• First of all, you have to visit the official website of American Airlines Refund Center or call on 800-433-7300

• After that you have to go to the Request a Refund tab and then you have to enter the passenger's surname and ticket number, and then you have to click on "Submit".

• You will now be redirected to a page with information about your American Airlines reservation. Now you have to review that information and then you have to click on “Continue”, now on the next screen, under “Refund Eligibility Information” then you have to click on “Continue”.

• Now you have to enter your contact information and then you have to click on “Continue”.

• You will now need to access the drop-down menu and select a "Return Reason" and add any comments you want to let American Airlines know about your request.

• Then now you have to upload the supporting documents based on the option selected under "Reason for Refund".

• Now you have to click on "Submit".

•  After submission, you will be provided with a confirmation number for the request. You must make sure to save it for future reference.

• Finally you will get a reply from the airline within about 2-6 weeks.

For further query about American Airlines Compesation policy 

Please contact American Airlines or American Eagle at 800-433-7300 for further information. If assistance is needed in Spanish, you may dial 800-633-3711. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, you may contact American Airlines or American Eagle at 800-543-1586.