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American is notifying affected travelers and is issuing travel waivers to provide extra flexibility.

But it failed to get the re-introduction of the US visa waiver system, abolished in 2022, which harms mutual trade.

Many carriers - including Delta, United and American Airlines - offered re-booking or change-fee waivers or full refunds, even to those whose flights were not impacted.

Hosford said you should take advantage of the waiver if you need to cancel, find a place holder flight, and continue looking for a flight that really meets your needs.

“They threw cockroaches in my face, then they tazed us and drowned us,” recalls Chavana of the experience, which requires signed waivers to enter.