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The Newbie Lounge is a place for newer and less experienced members to ask their questions about American Airlines and the AAdvantage program and have answered by our more experienced and knowledgeable members. Feel free to ask any question related to American Airlines and AAdvantage here.
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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
May 22, 2017, 8:41 pm
#976
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: NYC,MIA,XFL
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic, DL PM
Posts: 863
May 22, 2017, 8:49 pm
#977
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: FIND ME ON TWITTER FOR THE LATEST
Posts: 27,730
May 22, 2017, 8:57 pm
#978
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: NYC,MIA,XFL
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic, DL PM
Posts: 863
May 22, 2017, 9:33 pm
#979
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: AAdvatage
Posts: 78
I think you'll be in
"Group 5 - Premium Economy / Main Cabin Extra / Other AAdvantage eligible credit cards"; that is likely to show on your boarding pass.
There are other groups after you, 6-8, followed by 9, Basic Economy, where they offer those.
See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ar-2017-a.html.
"Group 5 - Premium Economy / Main Cabin Extra / Other AAdvantage eligible credit cards"; that is likely to show on your boarding pass.
There are other groups after you, 6-8, followed by 9, Basic Economy, where they offer those.
See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ar-2017-a.html.
I know that I get Preferred Boarding (as in Group 5 as stated above), but from what I have read on here and elsewhere, there is a difference between Priority and preferred. Additionally, having the expedited security and check-in would be nice. Could this be what it is referring to https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...privileges.jsp ?
Last edited by bigboy61; May 22, 2017 at 9:55 pm
May 23, 2017, 4:04 am
#980
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Exec Club
Posts: 77
First AA flight (J) - LHR-LAX
Hello AA Friends
I've read through as many posts as I can but I'm hoping you can reassure me I've got the best seat and what my lounge options are?
I'm travelling in August LHR-LAX in J and like to make the most of the flight from arrival at the airport! Only other AA experience has been internal US flights...
- Chosen 7a (772 reverse herringbone - equipment change from the 773)
- I can access the Flagship (First Class) AA lounge at LHR with all the food offerings etc.? Will this lounge be refurbed by then? What can I expect in terms of food?
- Order meal online before flight
- Use One World lounge at LAX on return leg
Thanks!
I've read through as many posts as I can but I'm hoping you can reassure me I've got the best seat and what my lounge options are?
I'm travelling in August LHR-LAX in J and like to make the most of the flight from arrival at the airport! Only other AA experience has been internal US flights...
- Chosen 7a (772 reverse herringbone - equipment change from the 773)
- I can access the Flagship (First Class) AA lounge at LHR with all the food offerings etc.? Will this lounge be refurbed by then? What can I expect in terms of food?
- Order meal online before flight
- Use One World lounge at LAX on return leg
Thanks!
May 23, 2017, 9:53 am
#981
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 15
I think this is hopefully a simple enough question for this thread:
I have an AAdvantage Platinum card. It was my first credit card, and it's been open for ~4 years. I really don't want to pay the fee anymore, but would like to keep the card for credit rating purposes.
My questions:
1) Ignoring the short-term credit-pull implications, If I closed this card and opened another, would the loss of a long-term line of credit impact me greatly?
2) Is there any downgrade or pivot to another card I could make that would keep this line open with Citi without requiring a fee?
I have an AAdvantage Platinum card. It was my first credit card, and it's been open for ~4 years. I really don't want to pay the fee anymore, but would like to keep the card for credit rating purposes.
My questions:
1) Ignoring the short-term credit-pull implications, If I closed this card and opened another, would the loss of a long-term line of credit impact me greatly?
2) Is there any downgrade or pivot to another card I could make that would keep this line open with Citi without requiring a fee?
May 23, 2017, 10:18 am
#982
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,588
I think this is hopefully a simple enough question for this thread:
I have an AAdvantage Platinum card. It was my first credit card, and it's been open for ~4 years. I really don't want to pay the fee anymore, but would like to keep the card for credit rating purposes.
My questions:
1) Ignoring the short-term credit-pull implications, If I closed this card and opened another, would the loss of a long-term line of credit impact me greatly?
2) Is there any downgrade or pivot to another card I could make that would keep this line open with Citi without requiring a fee?
I have an AAdvantage Platinum card. It was my first credit card, and it's been open for ~4 years. I really don't want to pay the fee anymore, but would like to keep the card for credit rating purposes.
My questions:
1) Ignoring the short-term credit-pull implications, If I closed this card and opened another, would the loss of a long-term line of credit impact me greatly?
2) Is there any downgrade or pivot to another card I could make that would keep this line open with Citi without requiring a fee?
May 23, 2017, 12:56 pm
#983
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
I know that I get Preferred Boarding (as in Group 5 as stated above), but from what I have read on here and elsewhere, there is a difference between Priority and preferred. Additionally, having the expedited security and check-in would be nice. Could this be what it is referring to https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...privileges.jsp ?
May 23, 2017, 1:39 pm
#984
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,811
Are there any shortcuts to upgrading your seats on AA without getting status or paying full price?
Premium seats (the 4" of extra legroom) are $64 for a 2 hour flight which seems crazy. I flew this flight last night and was miserable in the normal econ seats, the extra legroom would be really useful since I make the same flight a few more times this year.
I feel like I made a mistake not using Jetblue like I usually do so I could save $100.
Premium seats (the 4" of extra legroom) are $64 for a 2 hour flight which seems crazy. I flew this flight last night and was miserable in the normal econ seats, the extra legroom would be really useful since I make the same flight a few more times this year.
I feel like I made a mistake not using Jetblue like I usually do so I could save $100.
1 pay the full fare difference between your ticket and the cost of business/first
2 pay whatever AA chooses to charge for a "Preferred" or "MCE" (Main Cabin Extra) seat
3 if you have earned enough AA Frequent Flyer miles, request an upgrade to business/first costing the specified number of miles and $, no status needed
4 if you're lucky, at check-in you might be offered an upgrade to business/first for some $
I think that covers it.
May 23, 2017, 1:49 pm
#985
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yellow Springs
Programs: AS 75k
Posts: 1,523
I think this is hopefully a simple enough question for this thread:
I have an AAdvantage Platinum card. It was my first credit card, and it's been open for ~4 years. I really don't want to pay the fee anymore, but would like to keep the card for credit rating purposes.
My questions:
1) Ignoring the short-term credit-pull implications, If I closed this card and opened another, would the loss of a long-term line of credit impact me greatly?
2) Is there any downgrade or pivot to another card I could make that would keep this line open with Citi without requiring a fee?
I have an AAdvantage Platinum card. It was my first credit card, and it's been open for ~4 years. I really don't want to pay the fee anymore, but would like to keep the card for credit rating purposes.
My questions:
1) Ignoring the short-term credit-pull implications, If I closed this card and opened another, would the loss of a long-term line of credit impact me greatly?
2) Is there any downgrade or pivot to another card I could make that would keep this line open with Citi without requiring a fee?
May 23, 2017, 5:22 pm
#986
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: AAdvatage
Posts: 78
The reason I asked you for the Booking Codes was to see if, through the many changes AA has made to your reservation, one of the Booking Codes had been changed to "Y". If that had happened then, per the link above, you would have received "Priority". It appears, based on your Booking Codes, that is not your answer.
May 24, 2017, 3:21 am
#987
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, VA, AC, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 3,784
Is there a third region exception that allows you to fly from Africa to South Pacific via Asia (specifically, JNB-xHKG-MEL) on the one award?
May 24, 2017, 10:34 am
#988
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
I think this is hopefully a simple enough question for this thread:
I have an AAdvantage Platinum card. It was my first credit card, and it's been open for ~4 years. I really don't want to pay the fee anymore, but would like to keep the card for credit rating purposes.
My questions:
1) Ignoring the short-term credit-pull implications, If I closed this card and opened another, would the loss of a long-term line of credit impact me greatly?
2) Is there any downgrade or pivot to another card I could make that would keep this line open with Citi without requiring a fee?
I have an AAdvantage Platinum card. It was my first credit card, and it's been open for ~4 years. I really don't want to pay the fee anymore, but would like to keep the card for credit rating purposes.
My questions:
1) Ignoring the short-term credit-pull implications, If I closed this card and opened another, would the loss of a long-term line of credit impact me greatly?
2) Is there any downgrade or pivot to another card I could make that would keep this line open with Citi without requiring a fee?
May 24, 2017, 11:33 am
#989
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 7
That wording usually means you have status or a credit card with a free bag. There is no free allowance but the first bag charge is waived, meaning that a second bag will be charged at the second bag rate. That text is required by the DOT and should be binding. However, this doesn't help you to understand why you have a free bag!
May 24, 2017, 3:24 pm
#990
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA
Posts: 100
Flying SFO-DEL on an AA ticket but all BA metal, do I get AA or BA's baggage allowance? Assuming BA's but couldn't find anything concrete on either site.