Here's a summary of the main points of the American Airlines flight cancellation policy: All tickets: may be canceled for a full refund within 24 hours of purchase when booked at least two days before departure. Refundable tickets: may be canceled for a full refund by requesting a refund online or by contacting reservations.

If you purchased your ticket directly, American Airlines' cancellation policy is pretty straightforward. There are a few key points to consider: All tickets are fully refundable within the first 24 hours after booking as long as your departure date is more than two days in the future.