How Do I Change My Seat on American Airlines ?

Introduction

If you booked your American Airlines flight several months in advance, it may not be possible to select a seat yet. This is because the airline withholds some seats to accommodate passengers requiring special assistance. If you're unable to choose or change your seat when booking a flight with American Airlines, we suggest checking again closer to your travel date, as they usually become available. You also have the opportunity to change your seat during online check-in or at the airport before departure. Need help changing your seat assignment? Keep reading for helpful instructions on how to do this.

Find Your Trip

To view or change your seat assignment, you'll first need to locate your reservation. To do this, enter your last name, date of birth, and confirmation code, then select Find Your Trip.

Your American Airlines confirmation code is a six-character booking reference found in your confirmation email or itinerary. If you booked through a travel agency or third-party website, you may also find the confirmation code in the booking confirmation they provided. Once you've accessed your reservation, you can review available seating options and make changes, if you're eligible. Please note that not all seats are available at no additional cost. Some seat selections may require an extra fee.

Choose Your Seat

To select a seat, review the seat map and click on your preferred seat. If your itinerary includes multiple flights, select Next Flight to view and choose a seat for the next segment of your trip. Once you've finished selecting your seats, follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your choices and pay any applicable seat selection fees.

Preferred Seats provide standard legroom but are located in more desirable areas of the aircraft, such as near the front of the cabin. These seats may require an additional fee for some passengers, although they are complimentary for active-duty military personnel and eligible elite-status members.

Preferred Seats are available at no additional charge to members of the following programs:AAdvantage Executive PlatinumAAdvantage Platinum ProAAdvantage PlatinumAAdvantage Goldoneworld Emeraldoneworld Sapphireoneworld RubyThere is an additional fee for seats with extra legroom.

Did you book your flight through a travel agency? You may be able to contact the agency to request a seat change. However, additional service fees usually apply.

To avoid potential agency fees, consider managing your reservation directly through American Airlines' Find Your Trip tool. From there, you can view available seats, select your preferred seat, and pay any applicable seat selection fees directly through the airline.

You can also change your seat during check-in at the airport. Depending on seat availability, you may be able to request an aisle or window seat at no additional charge.

Conclusion

Were you able to change your seat? Depending on the route and aircraft, upgrading your seat may provide additional benefits, such as complimentary beverages and preferred boarding privileges. If you're satisfied with a standard seat, you may be able to select a window or aisle seat at no additional cost. If you purchased a Preferred Seat or Main Cabin Extra seat separately and your flight was canceled, you may be eligible to request a refund for the seat purchase. Do you have additional questions about changing your seat assignment on an American Airlines flight? Contact Customer Support today.