Feb 13, 2013, 9:42 am
[2013 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
Aug 18, 2013, 9:34 pm
#1966
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,592
Call AA and ask for the BA and AS record locators. With that information you will be able to visit the respective airlines and change your seats. As an AA Plat you will have access to "premium" seats in economy on AS. On BA you will need to pay for the seat assignment if done in advance.
Aug 18, 2013, 10:41 pm
#1967
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Programs: AA Platinum, AA LT Gold
Posts: 150
Baggage Allowance for AA Elite on primarily non-AA itinerary
I am an AA Platinum / OW Saphire and I am looking to book either BOS-JFK(AA)-TXL(AB)-ZRH(AB) or BOS-MIA(AA)-TXL(AB)-ZRH(AB). I will be checking-in with AA either way, where I will have an allowance for two bags, and then connecting to AB, which will be the overwater / most significant carrier.
Would my baggage allowance of two bags help me check-in both bags all the way to Zurich? I have been an elite for a few years now, but never had to check multiple bags before.
Thank you!
Would my baggage allowance of two bags help me check-in both bags all the way to Zurich? I have been an elite for a few years now, but never had to check multiple bags before.
Thank you!
Aug 18, 2013, 11:10 pm
#1968
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, SkyMiles Gold, SPG Platinum
Posts: 2
[2013 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
Long time FT voyeur and finally decided to jump into the FT fray. Here is my first question;
On the 762 flying between JFK-LAX-JFK, anyone out there experienced with the seats on row 20 (the exit row in Y)? I am curious how comfortable the seats are with the fixed arm rests for these 5 and 6 hour flights. Any other good Y seating suggestions. I here it is difficult on this route getting upgrades. I am only Platinum with AA. I usually fly J on several international routes but job only pays for Y flying CONUS and will be a regular on this route for the foreseeable future.
On the 762 flying between JFK-LAX-JFK, anyone out there experienced with the seats on row 20 (the exit row in Y)? I am curious how comfortable the seats are with the fixed arm rests for these 5 and 6 hour flights. Any other good Y seating suggestions. I here it is difficult on this route getting upgrades. I am only Platinum with AA. I usually fly J on several international routes but job only pays for Y flying CONUS and will be a regular on this route for the foreseeable future.
Aug 18, 2013, 11:32 pm
#1969
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
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Welcome to FlyerTalk!
We feel your pain!
Row 20 is as good, IMO, as it is going to get. Unless you are of significant corpulence, the immovable seat arm rests won't be a problem; the extra leg room will help if you are over, say, 5'6". It's nearly as close to up front (for easy egress) as possible, near all kinds of lavs and the galley.
We feel your pain!
Row 20 is as good, IMO, as it is going to get. Unless you are of significant corpulence, the immovable seat arm rests won't be a problem; the extra leg room will help if you are over, say, 5'6". It's nearly as close to up front (for easy egress) as possible, near all kinds of lavs and the galley.
Long time FT voyeur and finally decided to jump into the FT fray. Here is my first question;
On the 762 flying between JFK-LAX-JFK, anyone out there experienced with the seats on row 20 (the exit row in Y)? I am curious how comfortable the seats are with the fixed arm rests for these 5 and 6 hour flights. Any other good Y seating suggestions. I here it is difficult on this route getting upgrades. I am only Platinum with AA. I usually fly J on several international routes but job only pays for Y flying CONUS and will be a regular on this route for the foreseeable future.
On the 762 flying between JFK-LAX-JFK, anyone out there experienced with the seats on row 20 (the exit row in Y)? I am curious how comfortable the seats are with the fixed arm rests for these 5 and 6 hour flights. Any other good Y seating suggestions. I here it is difficult on this route getting upgrades. I am only Platinum with AA. I usually fly J on several international routes but job only pays for Y flying CONUS and will be a regular on this route for the foreseeable future.
Aug 18, 2013, 11:36 pm
#1970
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
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Good question - may be best answered in the airberlin topbonus Forum, as they are the transocean operating carrier, and what they have to say is confusing - applies only to their own FFs, doesn't mention oneworld status.
I am an AA Platinum / OW Saphire and I am looking to book either BOS-JFK(AA)-TXL(AB)-ZRH(AB) or BOS-MIA(AA)-TXL(AB)-ZRH(AB). I will be checking-in with AA either way, where I will have an allowance for two bags, and then connecting to AB, which will be the overwater / most significant carrier.
Would my baggage allowance of two bags help me check-in both bags all the way to Zurich? I have been an elite for a few years now, but never had to check multiple bags before.
Thank you!
Would my baggage allowance of two bags help me check-in both bags all the way to Zurich? I have been an elite for a few years now, but never had to check multiple bags before.
Thank you!
Aug 19, 2013, 7:10 am
#1971
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: STL
Programs: WN CP, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 36
I have a question about MileSaver space and when it appears. I booked a trip to Rome a few months back, but had to use Iberia for the dates we wanted, but now the seasonal routes have been announced for Spring 2014. I cannot find MileSaver space for the date I want (so we don't have to stop in Madrid). I see the flight I'm looking for on other days, but not this particular Saturday. Does anyone have any advice - Is there a chance that a seat will open up in the MileSaver category? I'm checking daily, but is there an easier way to do this?
Thanks for any insight or advice!
Thanks for any insight or advice!
Aug 19, 2013, 8:00 am
#1972
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: ORD, MIA
Programs: AA EXP, JL JGC, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 382
I have a question about MileSaver space and when it appears. I booked a trip to Rome a few months back, but had to use Iberia for the dates we wanted, but now the seasonal routes have been announced for Spring 2014. I cannot find MileSaver space for the date I want (so we don't have to stop in Madrid). I see the flight I'm looking for on other days, but not this particular Saturday. Does anyone have any advice - Is there a chance that a seat will open up in the MileSaver category? I'm checking daily, but is there an easier way to do this?
Thanks for any insight or advice!
Thanks for any insight or advice!
An alternative to doing so may be using seat alerts on expert flyer. It is a subscription service, but it will notify you when an award seat becomes available on a particular flight.
Keep checking, and maybe something will pop up someday.
Last edited by incognitoMD; Aug 19, 2013 at 8:16 am
Aug 19, 2013, 8:16 am
#1973
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Long time FT voyeur and finally decided to jump into the FT fray. Here is my first question;
On the 762 flying between JFK-LAX-JFK, anyone out there experienced with the seats on row 20 (the exit row in Y)? I am curious how comfortable the seats are with the fixed arm rests for these 5 and 6 hour flights. Any other good Y seating suggestions. I here it is difficult on this route getting upgrades. I am only Platinum with AA. I usually fly J on several international routes but job only pays for Y flying CONUS and will be a regular on this route for the foreseeable future.
On the 762 flying between JFK-LAX-JFK, anyone out there experienced with the seats on row 20 (the exit row in Y)? I am curious how comfortable the seats are with the fixed arm rests for these 5 and 6 hour flights. Any other good Y seating suggestions. I here it is difficult on this route getting upgrades. I am only Platinum with AA. I usually fly J on several international routes but job only pays for Y flying CONUS and will be a regular on this route for the foreseeable future.
Aug 19, 2013, 9:15 am
#1974
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
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This is where we will find the "YMMV" - I like the fact I have a bit more space and my knees are less likely to get mashed by the person in front of me (particularly if they are "commandos" and try to catch me by surprise after looking back and seeing my knees at the seatback - had one of those in Y on a TN redeye). 6'4" / 193 cm, a lot of that in femur.
Basically, IMO, coach on some of the older aircraft like the 762, is ughly - then again, the new 77W with ten abreast is going to be a true "King Oscar" experience.
King Oscar
Basically, IMO, coach on some of the older aircraft like the 762, is ughly - then again, the new 77W with ten abreast is going to be a true "King Oscar" experience.
King Oscar
Aug 19, 2013, 1:41 pm
#1975
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Programs: AA Platinum, AA LT Gold
Posts: 150
Good question - may be best answered in the airberlin topbonus Forum, as they are the transocean operating carrier, and what they have to say is confusing - applies only to their own FFs, doesn't mention oneworld status.
Aug 19, 2013, 1:45 pm
#1976
Moderator: American AAdvantage
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Thank you very much for calling, checking and sharing this somewhat sad news for Sapphires.
Aug 20, 2013, 6:42 am
#1977
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 136
Is there a tool to search mr deals from a certain city like Boston for aa flights only?
Aug 20, 2013, 6:51 am
#1978
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The Mileage Run forum has a lots of tools that prove helpful in planning travel from a specific city.
Originally Posted by ILAZXFE
Is there a tool to search mr deals from a certain city like Boston for aa flights only?
Aug 20, 2013, 7:17 am
#1979
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 136
Thank you, I see Travelocity let me search for aa flights, but I don't have destination and time in mind. What I'm looking for is a tool that let me enter the city (Boston) and airline(American), then list all the deals
Aug 20, 2013, 8:56 am
#1980
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