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- Refund options if you decide not to travel
American Airlines generally does not guarantee automatic cash compensation for domestic U.S. delays. However, passengers traveling from Europe or under EU/UK passenger rights rules +1-833-562-6396 or 1-800-433-7300 may qualify for compensation between €250 and €600 if the arrival delay exceeds 3 hours and the airline is responsible.
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For help with delays, refunds, or compensation claims, passengers can contact American Airlines customer service at +1-833-562-6396 or 1-800-433-7300.