Ice Storm - Upper Plains, Midwest & Northeastern U.S. Update4- Travel Notice Exception Policy

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Ice Storm - Upper Plains, Midwest & Northeastern U.S. Update4 - Travel Notice Exception Policy Ice Storm - Upper Plains, Midwest & Northeastern U.S. Update4- Travel Notice Exception Policy Issued: January 10, 2017 Updated: January 13, 2017 - additional cities - ALO AMA CMH CVG DAY EVV GCK IND OKC SGF SPI STL SWO TUL Revised: 1630ct/January 13, 2017 additional cities AZO CHO FSD LBB MLI MQT ORD Updated: 1430ct/January 14, 2017 added additional cities PIA PIT Updated: January 15, 2017 extended new travel dates, additional cities - BMI/CMI/DTW/FNT/FWA/GRI/LAN/TOL/CWA *Some cities were on the Central Plains Travel Notice and have now been added to this Upper Plains notice. Please verify impact and new travel dates for appropriate event. Our Travel Notice exception policies on American are also available when ticketed to/from/through on our Joint Business partners: This applies to both prime and codeshare flights as shown below: Special Travel Exceptions Considerations Affected Airports: ALO AMA AZO BMI BUF CID CHO CMH CMI CVG CWA DAY DBQ DSM DTW EVV FNT FSD FWA GCK GRB GRI GRR ICT IND N LALBB LSE MCI MHK MKE MLI MSN MSP MQT OKC OMA ORD PIA PIT RST SGF SPI STL SUX SWO TOL TUL TVC Tickets Issued On/Before: January 10, 2017 Impacted Travel Dates: January 15-16, 2017 New Travel Dates: January 12 19, 2017 (was January 12 17, 2017) Reissuance of Tickets On/Before: January 19, 2017 Waiver Code: Validated: 001 TNADV2 Note: Tour Code/IT Box- if unable to alter due to the ticketed fare auto populates specific information; indicate the waiver code in the Endorsement Box along with the required verbiage for that fare Refer to Tour Code/It Box Inventory Requirements: Extended Travel Rebooking: Cuba SSR: RFTV Reason Code Requirement: OSI Requirements: Changes to Origin/Destination: Changes to Stopover City: Lowest Inventory Same Cabin Refer to: Extended Travel Rebooking after the Travel Event for details If Applicable RFTV SSR must be reentered in the PNR for the new itinerary Refer to RFTV Information ICE UPMWNE JAN2017 CART/AN Number (if applicable) Not allowed Exception: 300- Mile Radius allowed Refer to Change or Origin/Destination Not Allowed

Changes to Connection City: Changes to Co-Terminal: Refund Eligibility: Travel to/from/through on American, and JB Operated and Marketed Flights: Rebooking - SalesLink - Double Check Services: Rebooking to an Alternate Flight when the Flight is Canceled: Allowed Allowed Refer to: Co-Terminal Flight Not Cancelled: Not Allowed Flight Cancelled: Allowed via ARC/BSP Refer to Refund Policy British Airways (BA) / AA*BA Iberia (IB) / AA*IB Finnair (AY) / AA*AY Japan Airlines (JL) / AA*JL Update itinerary changes according to the Travel Notice Visit www.aasaleslink.com and confirm compliance with Travel Notice by selecting Travel Notice - Double Check waiver Reissue the ticket - no waiver code annotation required Follow Schedule Irregularity (IROPS) by clicking on:: Schedule Irregularity (IROPS) Please note when American cancels the customer s flight you can always self-refund a non-refundable ticket through ARC/BSP processing. Affected City/State(s) - To/From: Amarillo, Texas (AMA) Bloomington, Illinois (BMI) Buffalo, New York (BUF) Cedar Rapids, Iowa (CID) Central Wisconsin, Wisconsin (CWA) Charlottesville, Virigina (CHO) Champaign, Illinois (CMI) Chicago, Illinois (ORD) Cincinnati, Ohio (CVG) Columbus, Ohio (CMH) Dayton, Ohio (DAY) Des Moines, Iowa (DSM) Detroit, Michigan (DTW) Dubuque, Iowa (DBQ) Evansville, Indiana (EVV) Flint, Michigan (FNT) Fort Wayne, Indiana (FWA)

Garden City, Kansas (GCK) Green Bay, Wisconsin (GRB) Grand Rapids, Michigan (GRR) Indianapolis, Indiana (IND) Kalamazoo, Michigan (AZO) Kansas City, Missouri (MCI) Lansing, Michigan (LAN) Lubbock, Texas (LBB) La Crosse, Wisconsin (LSE) Madison, Wisconsin (MSN) Marquette Sawyer, Michigan (MQT) Milwaukee, Wisconsin (MKE) Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota (MSP) Moline/Quad City, Illinois (MLI) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OKC) Omaha, Nebraska (OMA) Peoria, IL (PIA) Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) Rochester, Minnesota (RST) Sioux City, Iowa (SUX) Sioux Falls, South Dakota (FSD) Springfield, Illinois (SPI) Springfield / Branson, Missouri (SGF) St. Louis, Missouri (STL) Stillwater, Oklahoma (SWO) Toledo, Ohio (TOL) Traverse City, Michigan (TVC) Tulsa, Oklahoma (TUL) Waterloo, Iowa (ALO) Wausau, Wisconsin (CWA) Wichita, Kansas (ICT)

Reissue Policy Information American Airlines will waive change fees and travel agents may rebook and reissue tickets provided the below guidelines are met and applied: Travel has not commenced on the affected flight segment and the ticket has not been reissued by American Airlines The first departure flight is more than 3 hours away The customer has not checked in o Check-in status can be removed by canceling the flight segment Travel reissuance only in accordance to dates identified in the applicable Travel Notice Exception Advisory One change allowed without an additional collection, including penalty or change fee Original issuing agency responsible for reissue When changes to the outbound travel occur, the unaffected return date may be changed to protect the original length of the trip o The return travel must be booked in the original class of service (inventory) Changes outside of these guidelines are subject to the reissue rules of the ticketed fare. This includes any applicable additional collection or Change Fee Please ensure the above procedures are accurately followed to prevent debit memo issuance Change to Co-Terminal Changes to Domestic co-terminals are allowed. BWI - WAS (DCA, IAD) FLL PBI - MIA SFO SJC - OAK LAX - ONT - BUR SNA - LGB EWR - NYC (JFK, LGA) HPN HOU - IAH Change to Origin/Destination Not Allowed Changes to origin/destination are not permitted for the travel notice with the exception of 300-Mile Radius. Any changes made to origin/destination all fare rules apply. If the new price is lower than original ticket, you must refund the difference to a MCO 300 - Mile Radius Within same country Book lowest inventory; same ticketed cabin Waive Add Collect and Change Fee Rebooking Exception to Fare Rules Exception to Fare Rules: All fare rules apply with the exception of the following: Advance Purchase requirement waived Minimum/Maximum Stay requirement waived Change Fee waived When changes to the outbound travel occur, the unaffected return date may be changed to protect the original length of the trip. The return travel must be booked in the original class of service (inventory). Rebook permitted as indicated below:

Lowest Inventory, Same Cabin If new travel originates January 12 19, 2017 (was January 12-17, 2017), rebook same inventory as originally ticketed. If original inventory is not available rebook lowest inventory available in the same ticketed cabin. Advance Purchase and Ticket Change restrictions are waived. Refer to Exceptions to Fare Rules. Note: If customers are unable to rebook or reissue their ticket within the given timeline, they can cancel their reservation and use the value of the ticket toward the purchase of a new ticket; all rules and restrictions apply. Travel must commence no later than one year from the date of original issuance. Required Documentation for Reissue Cuba RFTV Information RFTV SSR Requirement When a change is made to the customer s flight(s), Travel Agencies are required to update each customer s reason for travel to/from Cuba in the PNR by using SSRs to document specific 5-character Reason Codes as approved by IATA: SSR Example: SSR RFTV AA HK1 MIACFG0123C01OCT- 1EDWARDS/PATRICIAMS.FAMLY Refer to Instructions to Document Cuba Passengers Reason for Travel Endorsement Information Endorsement Box Policy ICE UPMWNE This is the only required verbiage and supersedes all other information. Note: Tour Code/IT Box- if unable to alter due to the ticketed fare auto populates specific information; indicate the waiver code in the Endorsement Box along with Event Name OSI Information OSI Information Must add the following: 4OSI CART/AN Number (if applicable)

4OSI ICE UPMWNE JAN2017 Tour Code/IT Box Information Tour Code/IT Box Rebooking cabin to cabin (e.g. Coach to Coach) The waiver code is the only required verbiage in the Tour Code/IT Box of the new ticket and supersedes all other information Waiver Code TNADV2 Note: Tour Code/IT Box- if unable to alter due to the ticketed fare auto populates specific information; indicate the waiver code in the Endorsement Box along with the required verbiage for that fare. Extended Travel Rebooking after the Travel Event Extended Travel Rebooking Travel after: January 19, 2017 (was January 17, 2017) Reissued no later than January 19, 2017 (was January 17, 2017) See Extended Travel Rebooking Guidelines below: Tour Code/IT Box: Waiver Code TNADVE Endorsement Box ICE UPMWNE JAN2017 This is the only required verbiage and supersedes all other information. Note: Tour Code/IT Box- if unable to alter due to the ticketed fare auto populates specific information; indicate the waiver code in the Endorsement Box along with Event Name Extended Travel Rebooking Guidelines: If customers are unable to rebook or reissue their ticket within the given reissuance timeline of the notice, they may use the following guidelines: Cancel their itinerary and apply the value of the ticket towards the purchase of a new ticket with travel commencing within 1 year from the date of original issuance Change fee is waived as long as the ticket is reissued on/before the Reissued no later than date indicated above PNR OSI must contain the Event Name of the Travel Notice Customer is subject to any applicable additional fare for their new itinerary If new ticket price is lower than original ticket, you may refund the difference to a MCO Tickets reissued after: January 19, 2017 (was January 17, 2017) Tickets reissued after the date indicated above are subject to an applicable fare All fare rules and restrictions apply to the new ticket.

Refund Policy Information Flight is cancelled: Travel agents may refund ticket(s) through normal ARC/BSP processing. o o Bulk/Opaque - If a fares basis code contains the below ticket designator, then the customer must be referred back to the wholesaler/consolidator that they purchased the ticket from. If the ticket is issued as BT (zero fare ticket) then these customers must be referred back to their booking source for either refunds and/or change of destination. Bulk / Opaque Tickets Criteria FXXZ, FXXX, SXXZ, or SXXX Fare Basis Code with a Ticket Designator Of: Note: X = number Z = alpha-character IE: F12A, F123, S34B, or S345 Refund Flight is Cancelled Refund To Original Form Of Payment: Non-Refundable Fare Refundable Fare with cancellation Fee YES All penalties/fees waived ARC Agencies must process through their IAR : ARC/IAR REN entry: Waiver code box on the IAR/Refund detail screen must be notated in the following format: Travel Agent to Process Ticket Refund To Original Form Of Payment (FOP) IATA Agencies must process as follows: GDS: Refund through your GDS directly, indicate BSP:

Waiver code on BSPLink/Refund Notice must be notated in the following format: Note: If the ticket has been exchanged by American as an INVOL submit the refund request directly with American. Refer to American Airlines Refunds. Flight is not cancelled: For Revenue/Published Fares follow the guidelines below Depending on the length of delay for the affected flight or partially used tickets follow the guideline below: Refund Flight not Cancelled ARC Agencies: Submit online to American Airlines Refunds. IATA Agencies: Submit a Refund Application (RA) through BSPLink Travel Agent to Process Ticket Length Of Delay American to Refund To Voucher Refund To Original Form Of Payment (FOP) 0-59 minutes No No 60 minutes or greater Yes ARC/IAR REN or BSP Refund Authorization Request template Waiver Code Non-Stop to Connection or Change of Operating Carrier Reason If non-stop to connecting flight (No length of Delay required) If impacted by a schedule change that results in the change of operating carrier and elects not to travel on the new operating carrier Refund To Original Form Of Payment YES YES Travel Agent to Process Ticket Refund To Original Form Of Payment (FOP) ARC/IAR REN or BSP Refund Authorization Request template ARC/BSP Waiver Code: ARC/BSP Waiver Code: For Bulk/Opaque Fares follow the guidelines below: The customer may be eligible for a refund by the travel agency for BULK/OPAQUE fares only for the unused portion of the ticket. (Per the grid below). o Bulk/Opaque - If a fares basis code contains the below ticket designator, then the customer must be referred back to the wholesaler/consolidator that they purchased the ticket from.

o If the ticket is issued as BT (zero fare ticket) then these customers must be referred back to their booking source for either refunds and/or change of destination. Bulk / Opaque Tickets Criteria FXXZ, FXXX, SXXZ, or SXXX Fare Basis Code with a Ticket Designator Of: Note: X = number Z = alpha-character IE: F12A, F123, S34B, or S345 Length Of Delay If non-stop to connecting flight (No length of Delay required) BULK/OPAQUE BULK/OPAQUE Ticket Refund To Original Form Of Payment (FOP) American to Refund To Voucher ARC/IAR REN or BSP Refund Authorization Request template - Yes ARC/BSP Waiver Code: If impacted by a schedule change that results in the change of operating carrier and elects not to travel on the new operating carrier Yes ARC/BSP Waiver Code: 0-59 minutes No No 60 minutes or greater Yes ARC/IAR REN or BSP Refund Authorization Request template Waiver Code Note: Change Fee does not apply for BULK/OPAQUE tickets. As a reminder, if customer elects to cancel their reservation and use the value of the ticket toward the purchase of a new ticket outside the Travel Notice dates; all rules and restrictions apply. Travel must commence no later than one year from the date of original issuance En route/diversion Connecting customers en route to one of the above-listed destinations or whose flights are diverted will have the option to return to their original departure city and rebook travel to alternate future dates. Customers should work directly with the airport to obtain a boarding pass for return travel to their original departure city. If the customer wishes to rebook travel to alternate future dates, please contact American Airlines Reservations for assistance. Alternatively, they may receive a refund if re-accommodation options are unacceptable.

If a ticket has already been reissued by American Airlines or the ticket is partially used, travel agents must submit the refund request online at Travel Notice Exception Policy - Travel Agency Guidelines Resources American Airlines will continue to monitor this Travel Notice Exception Advisory and adjust this policy if needed. Changes will be posted on AA.com. and www.aasaleslink.com reference. Please check these sources frequently for the most up to date information. www.aasaleslink.com Reference: Select Travel Notice Exception Policy - Travel Agency Guidelines Visit www.aasaleslink.com and navigate to AA News and Offers to view current travel notices. Contact your Sales Support Center 800-621-8489 or American Airlines Reservations 800-433-7300 (U.S. and Canada) or for Reservations outside the U.S. and Canada, please see our Worldwide Reservations Numbers page. American Airlines encourages all customers to check flight and gate status prior to leaving for the airport. For complete travel information, visit AA.com. Groups Group reservations must be changed by AA Group & Meeting Travel. Information contained on this web site is subject to change at any time without notice. American Airlines shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from your reliance on the information. Issued: January 10, 2017 Updated: January 13, 2017