Jim Breuer alleges first-class downgrade on American Airlines prompts refund fight

Comedian Jim Breuer says American Airlines downgraded him and his wife from first class to a regular seat on a red-eye after they booked first-class tickets; the airline reportedly told them the flight was overbooked, a claim Breuer disputes. He received a $400 refund and a $500 voucher, but says it doesn’t cover the cost of the seats and he escalated the issue to the Department of Transportation, hoping for a sincere apology and the promised first-class meal.