Originally Posted by
guv1976
I saw a recent post indicating that that restriction had been removed from the AAdvantage program rules, and when I looked at the current version of the rules, I could not find such a restriction either.
From AAdvantage t&c's as Sept 16 2023
https://www.americanairlines.com.au/...conditions.jsp
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- You cannot accrue partner airline miles with your partner frequent flyer number if you have already used your AAdvantageŽ number to obtain any AAdvantageŽ Rewards and Benefits such as First or Business Class upgrades, baggage fee waivers, priority boarding, access to Preferred seats or complimentary access to Preferred / Main Cabin Extra seats.
- American Airlines assumes no responsibility for how partners record mileage-earning transactions. Members must check with the partners to confirm how such partners record mileage-earning transactions. Please note that some partners’ products and/or services are not available in all states or countries. Additional terms may apply. In the event there is a conflict or inconsistency between the partners’ terms and conditions and these Terms and Conditions, these Terms and Conditions will control.
- Mileage and Loyalty Points can only be accumulated one time per flight, regardless of the number of seats purchased on the flight.
- After your flight departs, you will not be able to change your selection of a frequent traveler program for earning mileage credit with respect to that flight.
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I have a pdf of t&c as March 2 2022. Some small difference in wording
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You may accrue mileage only for purchased, eligible, published-fare tickets on qualifying routes used in accordance with all applicable conditions of carriage, tariffs, rules and terms of ticketing (including but not limited to compliance with rules prohibiting hidden city, back to back and throwaway ticketing) and travel. AAdvantage mileage accrual eligibility on airline participant routes is subject to change without notice.Flights to/from Cuba are only eligible for mileage accrual on American Airlines flights.
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You cannot accrue partner airline miles with your partner frequent flyer number if you have already used your AAdvantage number to obtain AAdvantage program benefits such as First or Business Class upgrades, baggage fee waivers or complimentary access to Preferred/Main Cabin Extra seats. Additionally, you cannot redeem partner airline miles with your partner frequent flyer number and obtain AAdvantage program benefits such as priority boarding and access to preferred seats.
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■ Mileage can only be accumulated one time per flight, regardless of the number of seats purchased
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