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Tips for Assistance When Your Flight Has Been Delayed or Canceled We expect, as you do, that American Airlines and American Eagle will operate fl ights on time. On occasion, the weather or other challenges can make it diffi cult, if not impossible, to stay on schedule. When a delay or a cancellation does occur, our goal is to get you to your destination safely and as quickly as possible. GETTING ON ANOTHER FLIGHT In some cases, when a fl ight cancels, our sys- tem may confi rm you on another fl ight a short time after the disruption. You can check to see whether you're confi rmed on another fl ight and access the details in the following ways: If you are an AAdvantage member, the new AA.com Notifi cation Center enables you to set preferences just one time to automatically re- ceive fl ight-status notifi cations for all your fl ights. If you booked on AA.com and are able to ac- cess the Internet, visit www.aa.com and select My Reservations. If you booked your fl ight through a travel agen- cy, call their offi ce directly. Call AA Reservations at (800) 433-7300 . Visit one of our Rebooking Centers at Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare, Miami, or New York (JFK and LGA) airports. See an agent at the airport. During busy travel times, there may be more customers waiting to be accommodated than there are open seats on the next fl ight. We man- age these situations by creating a standby list. (Tip: You can do this on a Self-Service Check-In machine at some airports, or a customer-service agent can place your name on a fl ight's standby list.) Here's what to expect at the gate if you are standing by for a fl ight: Customer-service agents will board passen- gers who have previously confi rmed reservations and reserved seats. About 15 minutes before departure, if seats are available, agents will begin to call standby passengers. After the last standby passenger boards and the door at the gate is closed, agents need fi ve to 10 minutes to fi nish up their work for that fl ight. Af- terward, they will move all unaccommodated pas- sengers, in order, to the standby list of the next fl ight. They will make an announcement about that fl ight's gate and scheduled departure time. POSTPONING OR CANCELING YOUR TRIP If your trip can be rescheduled, postponing or canceling may be an attractive alternative to waiting for an indeterminate length of time. If you decide to travel at a later date, call your travel agent or call AA Reservations as soon as possible for details on how to reuse your ticket. Generally, tickets must be used no later than one year from the date of purchase. Some changes may require a fee and/or an additional fare payment. If your originally scheduled fl ight was canceled and you decide not to travel, you can receive a full refund. To arrange for a refund, visit AA.com, call your travel agent or call AA Reservations. SPENDING A NIGHT AWAY FROM HOME When bad weather causes a fl ight cancellation or a delay stretches overnight, we may be able to help defray some unexpected expenses. A "distressed-passenger rate" voucher — good for a discounted rate at an approved local hotel — may be available through customer- service agents to help you with overnight accommodations. The discounted-room charge and in- cidental charges (such as meals, telephone calls, transportation, etc.) are not covered by the airline and are at the traveler's expense. Other options available to you: Check AA.com for overnight options that may exist in the area. See whether the airport you are in has a phone bank for local hotel and transportation options. (Tip: Some hotels provide a free shuttle service to and from the airport.) RETRIEVING CHECKED LUGGAGE When you have to spend a night somewhere other than where you had planned, having your bags with you can make the situation a bit more toler- able. In some cases, however, circumstances can make it impossible for us to retrieve your luggage. If our airport personnel cannot retrieve your luggage, it will continue on to your scheduled destination and will be held there. If we can retrieve your luggage, it will be made available in the baggage-claim area of the airport. If you are spending the night in a local hotel, ask for an Overnight Amenity Kit. TRIP INSURANCE Many travelers fi nd trip insurance to be an af- fordable way to offset expenses associated with delayed or canceled fl ights. If you have purchased such coverage for this trip, please contact your insurance provider. If you are not familiar with trip insurance, please visit AA.com by accessing www.aa.com/tripinsurance to learn more or to purchase coverage. American Airlines website: www.aa.com AA.com can be a valuable resource during travel, espe- cially when plans have to be changed. Visit www.aa.com/ airporthelp for information. Here's what you'll fi nd: Flight schedules and Flight Status Notifi cations Self-Service Check-In availability Airport terminal maps and hours Offi cial airport websites (to learn about specifi c ameni- ties at certain airports) Weather information ABOUT SAFETY If it concerns your safety, American Airlines and American Eagle will delay, reroute, divert or cancel a fl ight, even if it means some inconvenience. We ask for — and very much appreciate — your understanding of our ultimate responsibility to you. 68 JANUARY 15, 2012 AA.COM/AMERICANWAY

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