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US Domestic Airlines Price Fixing Class Action
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 20, 2026
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and other major domestic carriers are facing a class action lawsuit alleging they conspired to fix prices for domestic air travel. American Airlines has agreed to pay $45 million and Southwest $15 million, with cases against Delta and United still ongoing.
If you purchased domestic air passenger transportation services between July 1, 2011, and June 14, 2018, from American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, US Airways, or Continental Airlines, you may be eligible for compensation. The claims process has not yet officially opened — registration is currently available to receive updates.
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You purchased air passenger transportation services for flights within the United States and its territories
- Your flights were between July 1, 2011, and June 14, 2018
- You flew on American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, US Airways, or Continental Airlines
How Much Did It Pay?
Individual payout amounts remain undetermined. Given the potentially large number of claimants, individual payouts may be modest. Settlement funds from American Airlines ($45M) and Southwest ($15M) are currently held in escrow pending resolution of ongoing litigation.
How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Register at DomesticAirClass.com to receive updates about the claims process
- Submit your contact information on the Registration Form
- Detailed claim submission instructions will be provided once the claims process officially begins
- No proof of purchase is required at this stage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the US Domestic Airlines Price Fixing Class Action?
The deadline to file a claim was Jul 21, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
Did I need proof of purchase for the US Domestic Airlines Price Fixing Class Action?
No proof of purchase was required — claims could be made on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging.
Do I need receipts for the airline price fixing settlement?
No, this settlement does not require proof of purchase. You can file a claim without providing receipts or other documentation of your airline ticket purchases.
Which airlines are included in the price fixing lawsuit?
The specific airlines involved in this domestic price-fixing settlement have not been fully disclosed yet. Details about participating carriers will be available when the claim form is released.
When is the deadline to file a claim for airline price fixing?
The deadline to submit your claim is July 21, 2026. Make sure to file before this date to be eligible for compensation from the $60 million settlement fund.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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