Forceful change of flight schedule by American Airlines
I bought an international flight via an online travel agent. Recently I received an email from the agent saying that the flight schedule has been changed by the airline. There was a button which I was supposed to click to confirm the change. I did not do that.
The new flight schedule forces me to have an overnight layover (and the new trip starts 1 day before the old one). I emailed the agent a few days ago asking whether it is possible to get some kind of compensation for that, possibly in the form of a hotel voucher. I received no reply.
1) Should I email the airline with the same inquiry?
2) Assuming the modified flight is ORD-DFW-LAX-SYD (it was ORD-LAX-SYD), is acceptable to ask that the leg ORD-DFW-LAX be changed to X-LAX (possibly with layovers), where X is some other airport which would be more convenient than ORD for me?
I assume I can get a full refund (I have had a similar situation in the past, and the agency I booked with (not the one I'm talking about above) offered me one), but I don't want one because it was a very good deal, even if I have to pay for the hotel during the overnight layover.
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Can I cancel my American Airlines flight if they changed my flight?
In situations where the schedule change is four hours or less, and the customer wishes to rebook, they can do so without incurring any change fees. They can also cancel and rebook at a later date, and retain the full value of their ticket.Can American Airlines just change your flight?
The alternate flight must be for your same origin and destination and your flight change can only be confirmed within 24 hours of departure of the desired flight. You can make the change on aa.com, at the airport (at the self-service kiosk or ticket counter) or call Reservations.Do I have to accept a flight schedule change?
How do I accept or refuse a schedule change? Usually, you don't have to do anything when you agree to the schedule change. Just present yourself at the airport after checking-in. If you want a different flight or a refund, however, you must contact the airline.What happens if my flight schedule changes?
If you notice that your trip has been hit with a major schedule change, research the individual airline's policy to see if it counts as \u201csignificant\u201d enough for a refund. Then, you can call to cancel the itinerary or do so online (with some airlines).How to Change Flight Date on American Airlines
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