American Airlines
AA
AAL
oneworld
Ticket Purchase
MyIDTravel
Listing Process
Depends on ticket stock, follow your airline's guide
Cutoff Window
12 hours – domestic
48 hours – international
Refunds
Refunds processed within 1 week for fully unused e-tickets
App
Web
Kiosk
Agent
Seat Assignment/Changes Online
No
Standby Boarding Pass
Available
Checked Baggage
Available with no seat assignment, checked baggage will be offloaded on international flights if no seat assigned. Checked baggage may not be offloaded when travelling domestically.
Onload Priority
Check-in time; ZED standbys employed by oneworld partners may receive higher priority than other ZED standbys
Live Standby Lists
Available on the AA app within 8hr before departure. You do not have to be listed to access.
Seat Assignment
As early as airport check-in for quiet flights, otherwise assigned at the gate.
Clearance Notification
Gate announcement and email notification.
Upgrade List
Not reported
Upgrade Notification
Not reported
Upgrade Policy
AA assign extra-legroom (Main Extra) where space permits