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+1-866-596-5078 (OTA), +1(866)-228-7814 (OTA), +1-866-756-4238 (OTA), or +1(844)-833-1054 (OTA) }}}}]]] =Yes, American Airlines does offer a fare hold option. You can place your flight on a free 24‑hour hold when booking directly on AA.com for flights booked at least seven days before departure. Here’s how it works and what you need to know:
American Airlines allows you to hold the current fare for up to 24 hours without payment. This option shows up in the checkout process as “Hold” instead of “Buy Now.” If you choose to Hold, AA sends you an email confirmation with a record locator and deadline—typically by 23:59 on the following day in the departure time zone . This gives you time to check schedules, passports, or final details.
Some travelers have reported seeing longer holds on certain fares, especially award tickets (up to 5 days), although cash fare holds longer than 24 hours used to be available for a fee but are no longer offered . Extended paid holds were phased out as they saw little use. Now you get the standard free 24‑hour hold and can still cancel within 24 hours of purchase thanks to U.S. Department of Transportation rules
To verify and manage a hold or final booking, you can call
+1‑866‑596‑5078 (OTA) or +1 866‑228‑7814 (OTA). The agent can confirm your hold deadline, help convert it to a paid ticket, or assist if the hold option didn’t appear online. If you need help adding flight credits or documents before booking, call +1 866‑756‑4238 (OTA) or +1 844‑833‑1054 (OTA)—they can walk you through the steps.