Dec 31, 2016, 10:20 pm
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Welcome to the 2017 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"
Ask Your Consolidated / Combined AA Questions Here (flame free)
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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.
NOTE: This is a "flame free" thread; flaming, personal criticism for "failing to search" etc. is not allowed (if posted, the post will be summarily deleted, the poster subject to sanctions).
Advanced questions posed by veteran FT users may be moved and / or merged into existing master or GUIDE threads, most of which have Wikiposts at the top of the page that contain summaries of important information.
We volunteer Moderators monitor this "lounge" thread to assist you as well. When browsing the fora, look at the page tops of the various forums. There will be a menu, and often "sticky" threads, and threads with header "wiki posts" (created and maintained by the FlyerTalk community) with important information relating to that forum / topic.
Don't hesitate to contact a moderator or another member if you have any additional questions. You can PM the Moderators by clicking on
, which pops up a message box; the message goes to all this forum's Moderators. Note that unlike some sites with paid staff moderators, FlyerTalk Moderators are volunteers, and most work, travel, go on holiday, etc. You can Private Message us using the PM system (My Flyertalk) and our handles.We're glad you've chosen to join the Flyertalk frequent flyer community!
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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Jun 23, 2017, 12:55 pm
#1201
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: Delta Platinum, United Platinum
Posts: 37
As a Platinum Pro member, do I have complimentary access to Admiral lounges when traveling within the US? It's not entirely clear on the website, unless I'm interpreting things incorrectly.
Jun 23, 2017, 1:13 pm
#1202
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,921
You get no lounge access on purely domestic itineraries. You do get access if there is an international segment. You do get a discount on the membership fee.
Jun 23, 2017, 1:31 pm
#1203
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 12
I'm flying on a first class ticket from CMH->JFK->LAX->YVR. But my first connection is on an economy-only ERJ145. Would I still get Priority Boarding on this first economy flight? Or will I be thrown into the masses with a group number for economy passengers? I'm not an elite member, nor do I have the credit card anymore (not really worth having anymore), but I am an Aadvantage member - that's pretty much it.
CMH->JFK - Economy ERJ145
JFK-> LAX - First A32T
LAX->YVR - Business 737
CMH->JFK - Economy ERJ145
JFK-> LAX - First A32T
LAX->YVR - Business 737
Jun 23, 2017, 1:33 pm
#1204
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,727
You'll be in a regular boarding group for that first flight, not that it really matters for that flight as virtually nothing fits in the overheads anyways. Personally, the later I can board that plane the better.
Jun 23, 2017, 1:48 pm
#1206
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
Or, flying J or F on nonstop transcontinental three class flights sold as three class between JFK and LAX or JFK or between LAX and MIA.
Jun 23, 2017, 4:24 pm
#1208
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: AA
Posts: 75
I just rebooked on AA234 from GRU-MIA. In seat 4D. Vaguely remember reading that this plane doesn't not have lay flat seats and all business seats dont have aisle access. Am I imaging this? I can't seem to find much in the way of 777-200 reviews or lay outs on the internet.
And a follow up question - I was originally scheduled for gru-Dfw-Bna but opted to go earlier. The EXP phone agent charged me a $200 change fee because it went through MI instead of Dallas. Is this bogus? I thought as an EXP, those fees were waived?
Thanks
And a follow up question - I was originally scheduled for gru-Dfw-Bna but opted to go earlier. The EXP phone agent charged me a $200 change fee because it went through MI instead of Dallas. Is this bogus? I thought as an EXP, those fees were waived?
Thanks
Last edited by robinsondg; Jun 23, 2017 at 4:45 pm
Jun 23, 2017, 8:25 pm
#1209
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,658
For a non status AA customer flying AA in I class from LHR to DFW, what are the options (whether monetary or mileage) available to upgrade to first class on check-in or at the lounge for the flight?
Jun 23, 2017, 8:59 pm
#1210
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,442
I just rebooked on AA234 from GRU-MIA. In seat 4D. Vaguely remember reading that this plane doesn't not have lay flat seats and all business seats dont have aisle access. Am I imaging this? I can't seem to find much in the way of 777-200 reviews or lay outs on the internet.
And a follow up question - I was originally scheduled for gru-Dfw-Bna but opted to go earlier. The EXP phone agent charged me a $200 change fee because it went through MI instead of Dallas. Is this bogus? I thought as an EXP, those fees were waived?
Thanks
And a follow up question - I was originally scheduled for gru-Dfw-Bna but opted to go earlier. The EXP phone agent charged me a $200 change fee because it went through MI instead of Dallas. Is this bogus? I thought as an EXP, those fees were waived?
Thanks
Jun 23, 2017, 9:41 pm
#1211
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
If you are booked in I then you need to check now on upgrade possibilities. It will cost you 25,000 miles + $550 to upgrade to First from I. Call in to check. If not currently available, you can waitlist.
Jun 24, 2017, 8:26 am
#1212
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,385
Can you change an AA partner award after departure? I'm booked on SCL JFK YVR, on LA/CX J. CX F from JFK YVR just opened up. If I've already flown SCL JFK, can I still move JFK YVR from J to F?
Jun 24, 2017, 2:42 pm
#1213
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
Another resource is http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...aster-thd.html
Jun 24, 2017, 3:44 pm
#1214
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,385
Please read the Wikipost and posts in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l-changes.html for details on award changes.
Another resource is http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...aster-thd.html
Another resource is http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...aster-thd.html
Jun 24, 2017, 4:30 pm
#1215
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
I'm not seeing any restriction about making changes after departure, though there are some regarding types of awards and changing airlines, destinations, dropping segments, etc. Those are the ones to be aware of. Good luck.