Your American Airlines receipt is more than a slip of paper — it’s proof of purchase that’s essential for reimbursements, tax records, disputes, and after-travel support. Below is the current, official way to retrieve receipts for tickets, fees and seats as well as inflight purchases, plus what information they contain and how long they’re available.
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Key takeaways
- Tickets & fees receipts: Available about 24 hours after purchase/change and kept for up to 18 months via American’s “Your receipts” tool [1].
- Inflight purchase receipts (food, drinks, Wi-Fi): Available about 72 hours after your flight for up to 6 months via the inflight receipts portal [1][2].
- Have your details ready: Tickets/fees usually require your 13-digit ticket number starting with 001[4]; inflight purchases require your last name, last 4 digits of card, and a date range [2].
- Booked through a third party? If the AA tool doesn’t find it, contact the agency/website for the receipt. You may still retrieve it on AA if the ticket number begins with 001 [1].
- Need help? Use American’s Customer Service options: chat, phone, or email form [6]. AA Vacations packages have a dedicated email [8].
Why your American Airlines receipt matters
For business travelers, a well-documented receipt speeds up reimbursements and policy compliance. For everyone, it’s vital when resolving issues (cancellations, delays, lost baggage) because it confirms what was purchased, when, and for how much. Keep digital copies organized for taxes, insurance claims, or future reference.
Retrieve your American Airlines receipt online
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Tickets, fees and seats (official tool)
- Go to AA’s “Your receipts” page [3].
- Enter the requested details. You’ll typically need your ticket number (13 digits, starting with 001) [4].
- If you don’t have your ticket number, open Find your trip or log in to Your trips to locate it, then return to the receipts tool [4][5].
- Download or print the receipt (PDF/print options vary by browser).
Inflight purchases (food, drinks, Wi-Fi)
- Open the Inflight receipts portal [2].
- Enter your last name, the last 4 digits of the payment card, and select the date range of travel [2].
- View and print or save your receipt.
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What you’ll need (at a glance)
| Receipt type | You’ll need | How long it’s available | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets, fees, seats (ancillaries) |
|
~24 hours after purchase/change; available for up to 18 months [1] | Your receipts [3] |
| Inflight purchases (food, drinks, Wi-Fi) |
|
~72 hours after flight; available for up to 6 months [1] | Inflight receipts portal [2] |
Can I get a copy by email?
American doesn’t publish a general “email us your receipt request” address, but you can contact the airline through the Customer Service page (chat, phone, or web email form). Agents can assist and email documents as needed [6].
For American Airlines Vacations packages, use aav.customer.relations@aa.com for receipt/itinerary assistance [8].
If your question is about a Wi-Fi subscription or provider charge, use the contacts listed on American’s Wi-Fi assistance page (varies by provider) [9].
If you booked through a third party
If your ticket was issued by a travel agency or online travel site and you can’t retrieve a receipt using American’s tools, contact the agency for an official receipt. If your ticket number begins with 001 (American’s ticket stock), you may still be able to pull it through the AA receipts tool [1].
Using the American Airlines mobile app
The app makes it easy to access Your trips, boarding passes, and account info on the go. To obtain an official receipt, open the receipts pages in your device’s browser (links above) — they also work when opened from the app [7].
Tips for keeping receipts organized
- Save each receipt as a PDF to a dedicated cloud folder (by year/trip).
- Label files consistently (e.g.,
2025-09-14_AA_001234567890.pdf). - For business trips, attach receipts to your expense report immediately.
What’s on an American Airlines receipt?
Receipts generally include your name, itinerary, ticket number, and a breakdown of fare, taxes and fees, plus any optional services purchased (for example, seats). The inflight receipts show items like food/drink or Wi-Fi transactions. Keep both types for your records. For help locating a ticket number, see AA’s guidance [4].
FAQs
How can I get a receipt from American Airlines?
Use the official online tools: “Your receipts” for tickets/fees and Inflight receipts for onboard purchases. See availability windows above [1][2].
Can I get a receipt if I booked through a third-party website?
Try the AA receipts tools if your ticket number begins with 001. If that fails, request the receipt directly from the agency/website [1].
Is there a fee for getting a receipt?
No — retrieving receipts via American’s online tools is free [1].
What information is needed?
Tickets/fees: your 13-digit ticket number (starts with 001) and name [4]. Inflight purchases: last name, last 4 digits of card, and date range [2].
Can I request a receipt for a past flight?
Yes, within the availability windows: up to 18 months for tickets/fees and up to 6 months for inflight purchases [1].
References
- American Airlines — Receipts and refunds (official availability windows)
- American Airlines — Inflight receipts portal (required fields)
- American Airlines — Your receipts (tickets & fees tool)
- American Airlines — “Where can I find my ticket number?” (001-prefix, 13-digit)
- American Airlines — Find your trip / Your trips
- American Airlines — Customer Service (chat, phone, email form)
- American Airlines — Mobile & app features
- American Airlines Vacations — Changes, cancels, receipts (contact email)
- American Airlines — Wi-Fi and connectivity (provider support)