AA connection LGA La Guardia & JFK Kennedy, what should I do?
Jul 10, 2012, 10:55 am
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If its all one ticket I assume it would be treated as any ordinary misconnect. Two tickets both on AA, AA would likely reaccomodate but for example if the flight into JFK was late AA because of a mechnical situation AA would not be responsible for lodging if an overnight occurs.
Jul 10, 2012, 10:56 am
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Also, this is no different than the LHR-LGW transfer even if all AA flight numbers (even though the onward is likely BA-operated). On your/our own.
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Jul 10, 2012, 11:20 am
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Jul 10, 2012, 11:32 am
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I thought I saw within the past week on this website someone quoting from aa.com that if there are two separate tickets connecting to an AA or Oneworld flight, it's to be treated as one ticket, however, if it's connecting to another airline not in Oneworld, thats when the issues begin.
Edit: Here's the link
http://www.aa.com/i18n/agency/Bookin...tkt_policy.jsp
Edit: Here's the link
http://www.aa.com/i18n/agency/Bookin...tkt_policy.jsp
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Jul 10, 2012, 1:37 pm
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If I purchased say LHR/JFK on one flight (PNR) and and then a separate ticket (PNR) say same day LGA/BNA (likely because it might be cheaper than LHR/XXX/BNA) I would have doubts about AA providing overnight accomodations if my LHR/JFK was delayed for a mechnical. Now I see AA fully protecting me and not charging a change fee/reprice if I miss the LGA/BNA flight.
Jul 10, 2012, 1:39 pm
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If I purchased say LHR/JFK on one flight (PNR) and and then a separate ticket (PNR) say same day LGA/BNA (likely because it might be cheaper than LHR/XXX/BNA) I would have doubts about AA providing overnight accomodations if my LHR/JFK was delayed for a mechnical. Now I see AA fully protecting me and not charging a change fee/reprice if I miss the LGA/BNA flight.
Jul 10, 2012, 1:59 pm
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From the link posted by umaa83 above:
I think this modifies the old rule (separate ticket = you're screwed) that existed for what seemed like forever. I haven't run into this since long before 2010 (when this page was modified). It was during a big mileage promo with ORD and PHX several years ago and separate tickets were required. Of course, one of my PHX-ORD flights was delayed and the agent refused to protect me on other ORD-LAX AA flights, claiming no duty to do so (and they were correct). Fortunately, standby was easier then (lower load factors) so I got home OK. Now, on the other hand, it looks like AA would treat separate tickets as a "through ticketed passenger." So I think a room would be provided as long as both tickets were AA/Oneworld.
AA to/from AA or a oneworld® Carrier
If a customer is holding separate tickets on AA or another oneworld carrier, customers holding separate tickets where travel is on oneworld airlines should be treated as through ticketed passengers. In the event of a disruption on the originating ticket, the carrier responsible for the disruption will be required to reroute the customer to their final destination. The ticket stock of the second ticket must be of a oneworld carrier, eligible under the Endorsement Waiver Agreement. You may contact AA Reservations 1-800-433-7300 (U.S. and Canada) or outside the U.S. and Canada, reference Worldwide Reservations Numbers for additional information if the separate ticket is for travel on a oneworld carrier.
If a customer is holding separate tickets on AA or another oneworld carrier, customers holding separate tickets where travel is on oneworld airlines should be treated as through ticketed passengers. In the event of a disruption on the originating ticket, the carrier responsible for the disruption will be required to reroute the customer to their final destination. The ticket stock of the second ticket must be of a oneworld carrier, eligible under the Endorsement Waiver Agreement. You may contact AA Reservations 1-800-433-7300 (U.S. and Canada) or outside the U.S. and Canada, reference Worldwide Reservations Numbers for additional information if the separate ticket is for travel on a oneworld carrier.
Jul 10, 2012, 2:06 pm
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Jul 10, 2012, 2:12 pm
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Seriously? I'm surprised that someone who has been a member here for almost three years hasn't bothered to take the time to look at the Wiki and learn the relevant acronyms
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...Times_%28AA%29
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http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...Times_%28AA%29
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Jul 10, 2012, 3:05 pm
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If I purchased say LHR/JFK on one flight (PNR) and and then a separate ticket (PNR) say same day LGA/BNA (likely because it might be cheaper than LHR/XXX/BNA) I would have doubts about AA providing overnight accomodations if my LHR/JFK was delayed for a mechnical. Now I see AA fully protecting me and not charging a change fee/reprice if I miss the LGA/BNA flight.
Jul 10, 2012, 3:08 pm
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From the link posted by umaa83 above:
I think this modifies the old rule (separate ticket = you're screwed) that existed for what seemed like forever. I haven't run into this since long before 2010 (when this page was modified). It was during a big mileage promo with ORD and PHX several years ago and separate tickets were required. Of course, one of my PHX-ORD flights was delayed and the agent refused to protect me on other ORD-LAX AA flights, claiming no duty to do so (and they were correct). Fortunately, standby was easier then (lower load factors) so I got home OK. Now, on the other hand, it looks like AA would treat separate tickets as a "through ticketed passenger." So I think a room would be provided as long as both tickets were AA/Oneworld.
I think this modifies the old rule (separate ticket = you're screwed) that existed for what seemed like forever. I haven't run into this since long before 2010 (when this page was modified). It was during a big mileage promo with ORD and PHX several years ago and separate tickets were required. Of course, one of my PHX-ORD flights was delayed and the agent refused to protect me on other ORD-LAX AA flights, claiming no duty to do so (and they were correct). Fortunately, standby was easier then (lower load factors) so I got home OK. Now, on the other hand, it looks like AA would treat separate tickets as a "through ticketed passenger." So I think a room would be provided as long as both tickets were AA/Oneworld.
Jul 10, 2012, 3:23 pm
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My last itinerary from ATL-BRU goes like this: ATL-LGA on AA, JFK-BRU on IB, and then reverse it for the return.
I had 3 hrs between landing at LGA to flying out at at JFK. This was in the middle of the afternoon with rush hour traffic. Make sure you can get to JFK 2 hours before your flight. If my I didn't have a friend who's a TSA pulling some strings, I'd have missed that flight completely. They will issue you the boarding pass for the second leg at JFK, not your original airport. All I had was a carry on and it was still pushing it close, I'd make sure your connecting time is at least 4 hrs. I got a ride from a friend from LGA to JFK, and on the return trip I took a shuttle, costs me $12. Good luck!
I had 3 hrs between landing at LGA to flying out at at JFK. This was in the middle of the afternoon with rush hour traffic. Make sure you can get to JFK 2 hours before your flight. If my I didn't have a friend who's a TSA pulling some strings, I'd have missed that flight completely. They will issue you the boarding pass for the second leg at JFK, not your original airport. All I had was a carry on and it was still pushing it close, I'd make sure your connecting time is at least 4 hrs. I got a ride from a friend from LGA to JFK, and on the return trip I took a shuttle, costs me $12. Good luck!
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Jul 16, 2012, 12:50 pm
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Yes, separate airports = different cities, I have flown from JFK to my destination & returned from my destination to lga, & started at lga & returned to JFK, I do this under the multi city option when booking. I always check this because a lot of the time it will result in a cheaper fare as opposed to a normal round trip.