American Airlines is changing its refund policy for certain last-minute purchases, according to reports from multiple outlets. Previously, customers who booked flights could request a 24-hour cash refund window. The updates described now remove that 24-hour refund safeguard for tickets bought less than seven days before departure. Multiple sources characterize the change as quiet, noting that it applies to “last-minute” tickets rather than purchases made further in advance. While the overall policy shift targets a specific booking window, the reports do not indicate that it affects all ticket types or all refund rules beyond the 24-hour cash-refund provision. Customers purchasing close to departure may therefore face different refund options and timing than under the earlier policy. The coverage also emphasizes the need for travelers to understand the revised terms when booking and to consider alternative approaches if plans change soon before travel. The change reflects a narrower availability of the 24-hour refund protection for time-sensitive bookings.