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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)
Jun 21, 2017, 10:03 am
#1186
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,731
Ok.. I'm not a newbie...
But AAdvantage miles now have an expiry date?
While checking on my account, I notice this..
Available award miles (expire on Dec 20, 2018).....xxx,xxx
All the miles expire on that date? I have monthly flights, so those don't count anymore in extending the expiry dates?
Ta !
But AAdvantage miles now have an expiry date?
While checking on my account, I notice this..
Available award miles (expire on Dec 20, 2018).....xxx,xxx
All the miles expire on that date? I have monthly flights, so those don't count anymore in extending the expiry dates?
Ta !
Jun 21, 2017, 10:25 am
#1187
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: SBA and LAX
Programs: AA, UA
Posts: 334
MIA Flyers, question for you guys!
I have 4.5-hour connection in MIA (SBA-PHX-MIA-LPB). I plan to visit the Avianca Longue in J concourse. I've tracked PHX-MIA for a couple of days and it usually arrives in Terminal C, E gates, and MIA-LPB leaves from Terminal N, D gates. Looking at the map, I realize D gates' is huge!
Given something similar were to happen gatewise the day I travel,
a. Is it worth going to J concourse lounge?
b. Can I go from terminal to another in MIA staying airside?
c. Any priority pass lounge suggestions?
I have 4.5-hour connection in MIA (SBA-PHX-MIA-LPB). I plan to visit the Avianca Longue in J concourse. I've tracked PHX-MIA for a couple of days and it usually arrives in Terminal C, E gates, and MIA-LPB leaves from Terminal N, D gates. Looking at the map, I realize D gates' is huge!
Given something similar were to happen gatewise the day I travel,
a. Is it worth going to J concourse lounge?
b. Can I go from terminal to another in MIA staying airside?
c. Any priority pass lounge suggestions?
Jun 21, 2017, 10:59 am
#1188
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA PLAT, *wood Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 434
About the 10% miles refund (Citi AA) when redeeeming Awards
Can someone please clarify for me how this works.
I understand that on of the benefits of the Citi AA card is that you get a 10% mileage redeposit on awards, up to a max of 10K miles per year.
My questions is whether that is per AAdvantage account or per credit card?
My scenarios is that I have 2 Citi AA cards. I've already used one and got my 10K max this year. If i redeem another award using a different credit AA card, will I get another 10K eligible?
I understand that on of the benefits of the Citi AA card is that you get a 10% mileage redeposit on awards, up to a max of 10K miles per year.
My questions is whether that is per AAdvantage account or per credit card?
My scenarios is that I have 2 Citi AA cards. I've already used one and got my 10K max this year. If i redeem another award using a different credit AA card, will I get another 10K eligible?
Jun 21, 2017, 12:36 pm
#1189
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: AA Plat, SPG/Marriot Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Expl
Posts: 2,363
Can someone please clarify for me how this works.
I understand that on of the benefits of the Citi AA card is that you get a 10% mileage redeposit on awards, up to a max of 10K miles per year.
My questions is whether that is per AAdvantage account or per credit card?
My scenarios is that I have 2 Citi AA cards. I've already used one and got my 10K max this year. If i redeem another award using a different credit AA card, will I get another 10K eligible?
I understand that on of the benefits of the Citi AA card is that you get a 10% mileage redeposit on awards, up to a max of 10K miles per year.
My questions is whether that is per AAdvantage account or per credit card?
My scenarios is that I have 2 Citi AA cards. I've already used one and got my 10K max this year. If i redeem another award using a different credit AA card, will I get another 10K eligible?
Jun 21, 2017, 2:01 pm
#1190
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Portland, OR.
Programs: AA PPro
Posts: 606
I'm trying to get a status match from Alaska and it want me to include an image of my "digital elite membership card" Where can it find that?
Jun 21, 2017, 2:17 pm
#1192
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,658
Is the AA policy of not accepting credit cards issued from certain countries still intact or there is some change to it?
A friend of mine who lives in Oman and wants to buy a ticket on aa.com using his credit card issued by AMEX in Oman was asking me if can do that or not? In case not possible to buy it online what is the best solution to let AA accept his credit card payment?
A friend of mine who lives in Oman and wants to buy a ticket on aa.com using his credit card issued by AMEX in Oman was asking me if can do that or not? In case not possible to buy it online what is the best solution to let AA accept his credit card payment?
Jun 22, 2017, 5:22 am
#1193
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Murcia, Spain
Programs: AADVANTAGE, Iberia Plus, BA Exec Blue, Hertz #1Gold, HHonors Gold, AS, Paradores Amigos
Posts: 505
I did tack this on to an earlier post but did not get a response (different subject really) so hoping it's OK to post here....
Only a few days and we'll be purchasing our flights. I have priced our trip ALC-PHX (via MAD) and JFK-ALC (via MAD) (in Business) using multicity option and get one price. If I then look at the price of a return, ALC-JFK plus the price of singles, JFK-PHX, I'd save over 400GBP for two of us. Are there any disadvantages (due IRROPS etc) in travelling like this on two tickets?
Also, there could be one other factor rather than just the price. MAD-DFW is operated by new 787-9, while MAD-JFK are 767s. I have to say I was quite looking forward to trying the new planes. But worth that money we could have saved; not sure?
Only a few days and we'll be purchasing our flights. I have priced our trip ALC-PHX (via MAD) and JFK-ALC (via MAD) (in Business) using multicity option and get one price. If I then look at the price of a return, ALC-JFK plus the price of singles, JFK-PHX, I'd save over 400GBP for two of us. Are there any disadvantages (due IRROPS etc) in travelling like this on two tickets?
Also, there could be one other factor rather than just the price. MAD-DFW is operated by new 787-9, while MAD-JFK are 767s. I have to say I was quite looking forward to trying the new planes. But worth that money we could have saved; not sure?
Jun 22, 2017, 6:45 am
#1194
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,573
I did tack this on to an earlier post but did not get a response (different subject really) so hoping it's OK to post here....
Only a few days and we'll be purchasing our flights. I have priced our trip ALC-PHX (via MAD) and JFK-ALC (via MAD) (in Business) using multicity option and get one price. If I then look at the price of a return, ALC-JFK plus the price of singles, JFK-PHX, I'd save over 400GBP for two of us. Are there any disadvantages (due IRROPS etc) in travelling like this on two tickets?
Also, there could be one other factor rather than just the price. MAD-DFW is operated by new 787-9, while MAD-JFK are 767s. I have to say I was quite looking forward to trying the new planes. But worth that money we could have saved; not sure?
Only a few days and we'll be purchasing our flights. I have priced our trip ALC-PHX (via MAD) and JFK-ALC (via MAD) (in Business) using multicity option and get one price. If I then look at the price of a return, ALC-JFK plus the price of singles, JFK-PHX, I'd save over 400GBP for two of us. Are there any disadvantages (due IRROPS etc) in travelling like this on two tickets?
Also, there could be one other factor rather than just the price. MAD-DFW is operated by new 787-9, while MAD-JFK are 767s. I have to say I was quite looking forward to trying the new planes. But worth that money we could have saved; not sure?
Jun 22, 2017, 6:56 am
#1195
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Murcia, Spain
Programs: AADVANTAGE, Iberia Plus, BA Exec Blue, Hertz #1Gold, HHonors Gold, AS, Paradores Amigos
Posts: 505
Thank you. I don't think this would be an issue as, we plan to overnight in MAD, and we'd have to collect our bags at port of entry for Customs anyway (though MAD-JFK-PHX would all be AA metal).
Jun 22, 2017, 2:28 pm
#1196
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,573
The issue could be more significant on the return, depending on how much time you'd have to make your connecting flight from JFK to MAD. At PHX, you would only be able to check your bags to JFK, where you'd have to go landside, collect your bags, check them in again, and clear security to go back airside.
Jun 22, 2017, 4:24 pm
#1197
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 11
Citi Executive card and Admirals Club card?
I recently got the Citi Executive AAdvantage card. Do I get physical Admirals Club card? I have seen people attaching the card tags to their luggage. Does AA send these anymore?
Jun 22, 2017, 4:39 pm
#1198
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Admirals Club has sent baggage tags irregularly in recent years. Some have received two in the mail, others not. There appears to be little rhyme or reason.
Jun 22, 2017, 4:46 pm
#1199
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 11
Your Citi Executive card is proof of your Admirals Club annual membership, whether you use it for access at Admirals Clubs or affiliated Lounges (Alaska Airlines Board Room when you're on qualifying flights, etc.)
Admirals Club has sent baggage tags irregularly in recent years. Some have received two in the mail, others not. There appears to be little rhyme or reason.
Admirals Club has sent baggage tags irregularly in recent years. Some have received two in the mail, others not. There appears to be little rhyme or reason.
Jun 23, 2017, 12:25 am
#1200
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Murcia, Spain
Programs: AADVANTAGE, Iberia Plus, BA Exec Blue, Hertz #1Gold, HHonors Gold, AS, Paradores Amigos
Posts: 505
The issue could be more significant on the return, depending on how much time you'd have to make your connecting flight from JFK to MAD. At PHX, you would only be able to check your bags to JFK, where you'd have to go landside, collect your bags, check them in again, and clear security to go back airside.
I was wondering about the point about the chance to try the new 787-9s on MAD-PHX rather than the 767s MAD-JFK. Probably not worth the extra money just to sit in a similar seat, albeit with a proper TV screen, and slower service(?).
Thanks again.
Last edited by johnash; Jun 23, 2017 at 12:40 am