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Welcome to the 2017 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"
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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).
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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
#1396
Join Date: Sep 2011
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#1397
Join Date: May 2011
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...stance-45.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...aster-thd.html
#1398
Join Date: Sep 2011
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You da' man/woman!
Great tip; just confirmed exact date I wanted for 2pax on TN...$11USD for two
Thanks for your insider information. ^
Great tip; just confirmed exact date I wanted for 2pax on TN...$11USD for two
Thanks for your insider information. ^
I think what laagima meant was that if you can find award seats on AA TATL flights to LON, the fees for then connecting to a BA intra-European flight will be modest. But if you can only find TATL award space on BA metal, the surcharges will indeed be hefty.
You might call AA and inquire about award space on TN's LAX-CDG nonstop; aa.com is incapable of displaying award space on TN flights. You can also search aa.com for award space on AB's (seasonal) LAX-DUS nonstop, and on IB's LAX-MAD nonstop.
You might call AA and inquire about award space on TN's LAX-CDG nonstop; aa.com is incapable of displaying award space on TN flights. You can also search aa.com for award space on AB's (seasonal) LAX-DUS nonstop, and on IB's LAX-MAD nonstop.
#1399
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,531
You're welcome, and congrats! Were you also able to find award space on the same ticket for a connecting flight from the Bay Area to LAX?
#1400
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
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Check these threads, as they have lots of good info for you to peruse:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...stance-45.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...aster-thd.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...stance-45.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...aster-thd.html
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#1401
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Programs: Holder of six "persona non-grata" awards
Posts: 1,914
Sadly, no, couldn't make the SFO to LAX portion, but I was able to get SaverAward for 2 non-stop business class...I'll consider it a big win. We are going to spend a couple of nights in Paris before continuing on to catch our cruise (Dover, UK).
Now I just need to figure out CDG to LCY on a LCC; shouldn't prove too hard. Thank you again.
Will do ^
Now I just need to figure out CDG to LCY on a LCC; shouldn't prove too hard. Thank you again.
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#1402
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Sadly, no, couldn't make the SFO to LAX portion, but I was able to get SaverAward for 2 non-stop business class...I'll consider it a big win. We are going to spend a couple of nights in Paris before continuing on to catch our cruise (Dover, UK).
Now I just need to figure out CDG to LCY on a LCC; shouldn't prove too hard. Thank you again.
Now I just need to figure out CDG to LCY on a LCC; shouldn't prove too hard. Thank you again.
#1403
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
Sadly, no, couldn't make the SFO to LAX portion, but I was able to get SaverAward for 2 non-stop business class...I'll consider it a big win. We are going to spend a couple of nights in Paris before continuing on to catch our cruise (Dover, UK).
Now I just need to figure out CDG to LCY on a LCC; shouldn't prove too hard. Thank you again.
Now I just need to figure out CDG to LCY on a LCC; shouldn't prove too hard. Thank you again.
and buy rail tix via SNCF, never raileurope ( they won't offer you discounted fares).
#1404
Join Date: Sep 2011
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#1405
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 15
Though the thread linked to is focused on baggage fees waived with credit cards, the Wikipost at the top of the page contains links to credit card terms and conditions so you can compare them. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...g-baggage.html
#1406
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: used to be PER, now it's nowhere/eveywhere
Programs: QFF NB, AA GLD
Posts: 3,464
- see the French countryside
- experience high-speed rail
- experience the Chunnel
- probably faster journey from downtown Paree to the dock at Dover than flying
#1407
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO/SMF
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#1408
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Missed your post earlier; just saw it now. Thanks for the link, I'm going to book rail and enjoy the scenery. ^
Or, maybe fly directly to Dover, or use bus or rail? See https://www.goeuro.com/travel/paris/dover
and buy rail tix via SNCF, never raileurope ( they won't offer you discounted fares).
and buy rail tix via SNCF, never raileurope ( they won't offer you discounted fares).
#1409
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hertz Gold
Posts: 154
So my new wife is a USair retiree. I am just learning about all of the travel standby options. Anyone here have any experience with this? or where can I go to get more info?
Thanks
Woody
Thanks
Woody
#1410
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
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FlyerTalk is mostly oriented to revenue and award flying, but there's one thread that might be useful: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html