Does anyone know when AA does its major schedule changes?

[joellyn23]

I buy early (booked in June for April trip). In the past, I've been burned by them changing our flights and then moving me way to the back again and sometimes splitting up my family. I've been pretty good about checking in at least once a week now. But, I was just wondering if anyone knows when they generally make schedule changes. I'm pretty sure they did it last September.

TIA

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

I buy early (booked in June for April trip). In the past, I've been burned by them changing our flights and then moving me way to the back again and sometimes splitting up my family. I've been pretty good about checking in at least once a week now. But, I was just wondering if anyone knows when they generally make schedule changes. I'm pretty sure they did it last September.

TIA

Air carriers meet quarterly to barter for available time slots. Schedule and equipment changes generally happen following each meeting and affect flights for the FOLLOWING quarter and beyond. The last schedule change that may affect your flight(s) in April will occur in early February. Your flight(s) may also change in the next week or two. Some routes are never affected by changes, others (where seasonal loads vary widely) change a bit each quarter.


Hope this helps.