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Jim Breuer Slams American Airlines Over First-Class Downgrade

3/9/2026

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Jim Breuer, comedian, criticized American Airlines after being downgraded from first class to row 18 on a Honolulu flight.
He and his wife had booked first-class seats, but boarding staff said their seats were changed due to overbooking.
Breuer learned the flight was not overbooked and received a $400 refund plus a $500 voucher, which he said was insufficient and called for a genuine apology.

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Story summary

Jim Breuer, comedian, criticized American Airlines after being downgraded from first class to row 18 on a Honolulu flight.
He and his wife had booked first-class seats, but boarding staff said their seats were changed due to overbooking.
Breuer learned the flight was not overbooked and received a $400 refund plus a $500 voucher, which he said was insufficient and called for a genuine apology.