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MCC 3259 — American Trans Air

Assigned to American Trans Air, identifying card-present and card-not-present transactions processed through airline reservation and ticketing systems.

MCC Code

3259

Industry

Airlines & Air Travel

Risk Level

Medium

Overview

MCC 3259 is assigned to American Trans Air. This code identifies purchases made through the airline’s reservation systems, ticketing platforms, and onboard services. Transactions include flight bookings, seat upgrades, baggage fees, and ancillary travel products sold by the carrier.

Transaction Profile

Single high-value purchases, advance bookings, refundable and non-refundable fares, ancillary fees

Card Network Notes

Visa and Mastercard classify MCC 3259 under the Airlines range (3000–3308). This code is specific to American Trans Air and may appear on cardholder statements under the airline’s trading name.

Risk & Compliance

Airline ticket purchases under MCC 3259 carry standard travel industry risks including chargebacks from flight cancellations, booking disputes, and refund delays. Acquirers should apply standard airline monitoring protocols.

Common Merchants

American Trans Air

Transaction Profile

Single high-value purchases, advance bookings, refundable and non-refundable fares, ancillary fees

Card Network Notes

Visa and Mastercard classify MCC 3259 under the Airlines range (3000–3308). This code is specific to American Trans Air and may appear on cardholder statements under the airline’s trading name.

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