changing frequent flyer number after check-in?
Jun 21, 2016, 4:53 am
#31
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Hmmm this is really interesting. I'm considering the opposite. Going to be flying AA internationally and using a SWU to upgrade. I want to put my AS number in to earn miles there. Will AA downgrade me if I credit to AS not AA? Same thing with AA domestic, I'm too elite with AA and will use that to secure free elite upgrades. But, I want the flights to
Credit to AS. It's not really cheating since I am AA elite but just want AS eating structure. Thoughts?
Credit to AS. It's not really cheating since I am AA elite but just want AS eating structure. Thoughts?
Jun 21, 2016, 5:04 am
#32
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You must include your AAdvantage number in your reservation record for any flight on which you wish to use AAdvantage elite status benefits.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/termsConditions.jsp
Sep 25, 2016, 3:50 pm
#33
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So I have a DL flight in June where I want to check bags (using my AMEX benefit), but I want to earn AS miles so do I leave the DL FF # in the record until after I check my bags and then immediately switch it to the AS FF #? It appears that this can be done relatively easy on the DL website, but I'm not sure if the DL website keeps you from changing FF numbers after check-in (but before boarding).