Booking codes on aa
Dec 30, 2009, 6:52 pm
#1
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Booking codes on aa
Just wondering if someone could help me understand what the booking codes me on an airline. For example, I have a booking code N on American Airlines, can I still call to try to upgrade for the nominal fee? Thanks
Dec 30, 2009, 7:03 pm
#2
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The Flyertalk Wiki, accessible from the FAQ sticky for this forum will tell you everything you need to know about upgradeable inventory classes.
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...ility_%28AA%29
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...ility_%28AA%29
Dec 30, 2009, 7:05 pm
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Best to read the stick located at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ere-first.html in the Upgrades section.
Dec 30, 2009, 7:10 pm
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What's your background. Are you an elite?
Dec 30, 2009, 7:48 pm
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No i am not elite. And Let me rephrase the question what would i need to do to make this n class ticket - first or bussiness class
Dec 30, 2009, 8:17 pm
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or HOPE after the upgardes are done for Mileage, VIP's, EXP, Plats, Gold
they offer pay for upgrades at gate or check-in.
Dec 30, 2009, 8:24 pm
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Dec 30, 2009, 8:35 pm
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Buy up, buy (miles +) or (Search for the thread) LFBU (Kiosk upgrade.)
Dec 30, 2009, 8:41 pm
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Is there a way for me to buy a upgrade now, Using miles, Or pay up for the upgrade. How would i do that. I see they have the 500 mile upgrade, Does this help me?
Dec 30, 2009, 8:52 pm
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Did you read any of the information in the links provided in post #2 and #3?
Dec 30, 2009, 9:22 pm
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The answers to your questions are long and complex. Somebody has already gone to the time and trouble to type those answer out and post them, and members in this thread have been kind enough to point you to those answers. After you have read them, if you still have questions feel free to post those questions here and we will attempt to answer them.
While you are researching the answers to these questions, you will probably see a lot of other information that you can profitably use to enhance your flying on AA. Happy reading!