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- Minimum Passenger Count: Ensure the change does not cause the group size to fall below the minimum required (typically 10 passengers) for the group rate. If the group falls below this threshold, the entire reservation may be canceled, or the remaining passengers may be re-priced at the higher, non-group fare.
- Date Synchronization: All initial minimum group members must commence their outbound travel on the same date (or within a narrow, specified window). The agent must confirm all members can travel on the proposed new date.
- Ticketing Status: If the tickets have already been fully issued (ticketed), the complexity and potential fees for the date change often increase, regardless of the fare class.
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When Individual Changes are Necessary (Splitting the Group)
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- Re-pricing: Once split, the individual's ticket is re-priced based on the standard, non-group fare for the new dates. They will lose the group pricing benefit.
- Flexibility: These split passengers can then benefit from American’s standard flexible change policy (no fixed fee for Main Cabin and higher, only fare difference).
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The Advantage of Phone Confirmation for Group Updates
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