Changes to earning Alaska miles on AA
Jun 27, 2016, 1:28 pm
#31
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This will likely by a serious YMMV. On an existing reservation (on AA metal) I had made on the AS website I had been in Q for November. Out of curiosity I looked up same flight as if I were booking today on AS site. Showed as less money and booking into H (would earn at 100%). I called AS and they were able to not only switch me to H class, but also said they will refund the difference. I am impressed!
I most likely just got really lucky, but i am wondering if more of the AA metal flights booked on AS website will actually book into H or higher.
I most likely just got really lucky, but i am wondering if more of the AA metal flights booked on AS website will actually book into H or higher.
Jun 27, 2016, 1:54 pm
#32
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Ouch I missed that. I guess that screws anyone who needs to fly AA Overwter and has an AS segment.
Last edited by CDKing; Jun 27, 2016 at 2:09 pm
Jun 27, 2016, 2:22 pm
#33
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I'm so happy AS is still distance based. I really hope they're able to hold out and be a stand out from the industry with that! Also, any guesses on if redemption values will drop on AA after awhile since people will be earning less, or at least more frequent or aggressive promos? I have almost 200,000 miles just sitting over there (that I wish I could somehow turn into AS miles >.<) that I'll need to use up sooner or later...
Jun 27, 2016, 2:26 pm
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Jun 27, 2016, 2:32 pm
#35
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if AA F tickets booked into P earned goose eggs on AS...
Jun 27, 2016, 2:41 pm
#36
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Online booking specifying fare class is a feature of delta.com but not aa.com.
Jun 27, 2016, 2:46 pm
#37
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Jun 27, 2016, 4:22 pm
#42
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If its sold by AA its AA earnings even of AS metal. Goes the opposite of whats normal.
Jun 27, 2016, 4:47 pm
#43
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But now that C+ is an "upgrade" even for DL Diamonds, shouldn't it technically be covered by the complimentary upgrades on DL? Of course, the upgrade wouldn't clear until T-24 at earliest (i.e. you will likely get a middle seat), and it doesn't apply on international flights.
Jun 27, 2016, 5:09 pm
#45
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