American Airlines brings back its free 24-hour reservation hold, allowing more flexibility for travelers
After a two-week hiatus, American Airlines has brought back its 24-hour hold feature, allowing more flexibility for people booking their next flight.
The free option is available for select flights being booked through aa.com and at least seven days before the departure date, according to the American Airlines website. After choosing their flight, people will be presented with the option to “hold” on the “Review and Pay page.”
Once they decide the flight is a go, they then have 24 hours to then complete the transaction by going to the “My trips” or “Find reservations” pages (depending on if they are logged in or not.) If someone doesn’t purchase their flight within that time frame, the reservation will be automatically canceled.
“We continue to evaluate our product offerings to customers on aa.com and understand customers may need flexibility when booking travel plans,” Andrea Koos, a spokesperson for the airline carrier, told USA TODAY in an email.
If someone needs more than 24 hours to decide on your trip, they can pay a non-refundable fee for an extended hold.
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Is the free hold feature offered on all American Airlines flights?
No, it’s only available for select flights and markets.
Can I hold multiple reservations?
No, it’s not possible to hold multiple reservations “to one of more reservations or around the same date or time,” according to the website.
Can I still hold my flight if I am using a promotion code?
No. Promotion codes only allow for “instant purchase.”
Can I use flight credit to purchase a flight that’s on hold?
Yes, it’s possible to complete your transaction with flight or trip credit. However, you might need to call Reservations.