Originally Posted by
lovefly88
Mia there a certain class the leg I would like to add needs to be available in? If I search CPT-HPN nothing shows available. But if I search CPT-ORD what would be my method for eventually getting ORD-HPN tagged on? Thanks
It can be in any class but if 1 leg of your itinerary is in J, it will price as a J award regardless of what class the other legs are in. I usually look to fly only J (q-suites) for the long haul portion (i.e. ORD-DOH or in your case the reverse) and I'd like if the other shorter legs are in J too, but it's not a deal breaker if they are in Y.
Whenever you find the ORD-HPN leg available on AA you can call to add it even if you've already ticketed your itinerary. But you should have a backup plan in case it never becomes available.