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Aug 7, 2013, 12:42 am
#1861
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
I just booked a one-way ORD-SFO on AA, but haven't yet received a confirmation email, and it's been over 45 minutes. My confirmation for the return flight on UA showed up within seconds. Is AA usually this slow? I don't normally fly AA except for award tickets.
Also, do they assign a seat if you don't choose one of the premium seats or must you wait until 24 hours before the flight? I suspect I will end up in a middle seat far in the back.
Also, do they assign a seat if you don't choose one of the premium seats or must you wait until 24 hours before the flight? I suspect I will end up in a middle seat far in the back.
Aug 7, 2013, 12:45 am
#1862
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 605
Want to go to Las Vegas. I have enough for two round trip tickets in October when purchased as Business/First MileSAAver. How safe is it to assume I will not be bumped off the plane?
Aug 7, 2013, 12:58 am
#1863
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Exploralist, Marriot Silver
Posts: 2,065
I just booked a one-way ORD-SFO on AA, but haven't yet received a confirmation email, and it's been over 45 minutes. My confirmation for the return flight on UA showed up within seconds. Is AA usually this slow? I don't normally fly AA except for award tickets.
Also, do they assign a seat if you don't choose one of the premium seats or must you wait until 24 hours before the flight? I suspect I will end up in a middle seat far in the back.
Also, do they assign a seat if you don't choose one of the premium seats or must you wait until 24 hours before the flight? I suspect I will end up in a middle seat far in the back.
If you did not get a seat assignment you can always log into your reservation and choose a seat then. No need to wait until 24 hours before the flight. You should have been allowed to choose a non-premium seat upon booking also.
Aug 7, 2013, 1:15 am
#1864
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
AA is generally slower to ticket than UA. You should get your confirmation generally one or two hours after purchasing.
If you did not get a seat assignment you can always log into your reservation and choose a seat then. No need to wait until 24 hours before the flight. You should have been allowed to choose a non-premium seat upon booking also.
If you did not get a seat assignment you can always log into your reservation and choose a seat then. No need to wait until 24 hours before the flight. You should have been allowed to choose a non-premium seat upon booking also.
Aug 7, 2013, 3:13 am
#1865
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 945
Hi AA newbie here. I have amassed 50k points via the UK AA amex credit card.
I am looking at a one way business class flight from the west coast of the U.S. to London but most airports seem to be on a BA plane.
I am keen to fly AA and preferably try out the new business class seat I have read about.
Is there a specific airport from the West coast I should look at to London or do I need to fly to mainland Europe and then transfer?
I am looking at a one way business class flight from the west coast of the U.S. to London but most airports seem to be on a BA plane.
I am keen to fly AA and preferably try out the new business class seat I have read about.
Is there a specific airport from the West coast I should look at to London or do I need to fly to mainland Europe and then transfer?
Aug 7, 2013, 3:29 am
#1866
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,572
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If you Google "LHR airport wiki" you'll come across the LHR Wikipedia article, which will list all airports from which AA offers nonstop service to LHR. And you can restrict your award search at aa.com to exclude partner carriers, if you wish.
Originally Posted by Geoggy
Hi AA newbie here. I have amassed 50k points via the UK AA amex credit card.
I am looking at a one way business class flight from the west coast of the U.S. to London but most airports seem to be on a BA plane.
I am keen to fly AA and preferably try out the new business class seat I have read about.
Is there a specific airport from the West coast I should look at to London or do I need to fly to mainland Europe and then transfer?
I am looking at a one way business class flight from the west coast of the U.S. to London but most airports seem to be on a BA plane.
I am keen to fly AA and preferably try out the new business class seat I have read about.
Is there a specific airport from the West coast I should look at to London or do I need to fly to mainland Europe and then transfer?
Aug 7, 2013, 5:07 am
#1867
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
It's pretty safe. Involuntary bumps are very rare, and nearly unheard of in the premium cabins, which AA does not over-sell. About the only scenarios where you might get bumped would be a broken seat, an air marshal wanting on board, or an equipment change to a plane with a smaller cabin - really, none of these are worth worrying about.
Aug 7, 2013, 6:11 am
#1868
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 945
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If you Google "LHR airport wiki" you'll come across the LHR Wikipedia article, which will list all airports from which AA offers nonstop service to LHR. And you can restrict your award search at aa.com to exclude partner carriers, if you wish.
If you Google "LHR airport wiki" you'll come across the LHR Wikipedia article, which will list all airports from which AA offers nonstop service to LHR. And you can restrict your award search at aa.com to exclude partner carriers, if you wish.
Would there be a good chance of getting the newer business class seats on this route
Aug 7, 2013, 6:45 am
#1869
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Thanks - LAX it is then!
Would there be a good chance of getting the newer business class seats on this route
There's no need to speculate. A quick search for award seats on aa.com will show you current availability for AA's LAX-LHR nonstop.
AA can also make additional award seats available at a later date, but that is up to AA's Revenue Management Department.
Originally Posted by Geoggy
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If you Google "LHR airport wiki" you'll come across the LHR Wikipedia article, which will list all airports from which AA offers nonstop service to LHR. And you can restrict your award search at aa.com to exclude partner carriers, if you wish.
If you Google "LHR airport wiki" you'll come across the LHR Wikipedia article, which will list all airports from which AA offers nonstop service to LHR. And you can restrict your award search at aa.com to exclude partner carriers, if you wish.
Would there be a good chance of getting the newer business class seats on this route
AA can also make additional award seats available at a later date, but that is up to AA's Revenue Management Department.
Last edited by guv1976; Aug 7, 2013 at 6:50 am
Aug 7, 2013, 6:49 am
#1870
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 945
Oh right so the award checker tool specifies aircraft type?
Aug 7, 2013, 8:43 am
#1872
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: ORD, MIA
Programs: AA EXP, JL JGC, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 382
LAX-LHR is the only route from LAX currently operated by AA's 77W with the new business class. And yes, look for 77W (not 777 or 772) when searching aa.com for awards.
Last edited by incognitoMD; Aug 7, 2013 at 8:51 am
Aug 7, 2013, 8:44 am
#1873
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 10,948
Hi AA newbie here. I have amassed 50k points via the UK AA amex credit card.
I am looking at a one way business class flight from the west coast of the U.S. to London but most airports seem to be on a BA plane.
I am keen to fly AA and preferably try out the new business class seat I have read about.
Is there a specific airport from the West coast I should look at to London or do I need to fly to mainland Europe and then transfer?
I am looking at a one way business class flight from the west coast of the U.S. to London but most airports seem to be on a BA plane.
I am keen to fly AA and preferably try out the new business class seat I have read about.
Is there a specific airport from the West coast I should look at to London or do I need to fly to mainland Europe and then transfer?
Aug 7, 2013, 10:01 am
#1874
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
If you're talking about the 77W's new business class seat, then you must fly from LHR nonstop to LAX, DFW, or JFK. You can check AA's schedule to see which of those flights are operated by the 77W and which are operated by the older 772 (listed as 777 on AA's website).
Aug 7, 2013, 10:35 am
#1875
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: YQM
Posts: 341
Is it possible to redeem AA miles on a 9W codeshare (operated by Thalys)?
Hello.
Jet Airways has a "flight" from Paris Nord train station (XPG) to BRU, operated by Thalys, that connects to their flight to YYZ. Would it be possible to book XPG-BRU-YYZ on a AA award or just the BRU-YYZ part?
Jet Airways has a "flight" from Paris Nord train station (XPG) to BRU, operated by Thalys, that connects to their flight to YYZ. Would it be possible to book XPG-BRU-YYZ on a AA award or just the BRU-YYZ part?