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[2013 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
Oct 9, 2013, 6:36 pm
#2371
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 35
Am I reading the chart right on AA for seat upgrades you have to shell out $700 and 50,000 miles for a seat upgrade on a r/t from DFW-NRT ? 30,000 miles and $150 for a r/t inside the US? really? thats complete garbage if true.
DFW is a hub for them and I know I see flights to SIN for about the same price as United so I am not sure why I am having difficulty looking at awards on that route.
Oct 9, 2013, 6:41 pm
#2372
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Oct 9, 2013, 6:41 pm
#2373
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
Thanks for the info. Unfortunately after some more research on AA website it appears that upgrades and awards to SIN are complete garbage / nonexistent.
Am I reading the chart right on AA for seat upgrades you have to shell out $700 and 50,000 miles for a seat upgrade on a r/t from DFW-NRT ? 30,000 miles and $150 for a r/t inside the US? really? thats complete garbage if true.
DFW is a hub for them and I know I see flights to SIN for about the same price as United so I am not sure why I am having difficulty looking at awards on that route.
Am I reading the chart right on AA for seat upgrades you have to shell out $700 and 50,000 miles for a seat upgrade on a r/t from DFW-NRT ? 30,000 miles and $150 for a r/t inside the US? really? thats complete garbage if true.
DFW is a hub for them and I know I see flights to SIN for about the same price as United so I am not sure why I am having difficulty looking at awards on that route.
But if I'm not mistaken, UA charges 30K miles + $600 for an upgrade award from N. America to South Asia one way on deep discounted coach? If I'm reading that correctly, I don't see how AA's upgrade award pricing is worse.
Last edited by Apieinthesky; Oct 9, 2013 at 6:47 pm Reason: typo
Oct 9, 2013, 6:46 pm
#2374
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1
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I am so sorry to ask this question in this forum.. I am lost I am not sure how to use this page. I heard about this page flyer talk on the Today show. I am looking for a plane ticket or buddy pass and I thought this page could guide me. My husband is returning from Afghanistan and I am looking for a less expensive flight for him from Dallas to Ontario California leaving Oct 17th returning the 21st .. would I be able to find something like that here?
Again sorry if this question is not acceptable
Again sorry if this question is not acceptable
Oct 9, 2013, 7:07 pm
#2375
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,574
I am so sorry to ask this question in this forum.. I am lost I am not sure how to use this page. I heard about this page flyer talk on the Today show. I am looking for a plane ticket or buddy pass and I thought this page could guide me. My husband is returning from Afghanistan and I am looking for a less expensive flight for him from Dallas to Ontario California leaving Oct 17th returning the 21st .. would I be able to find something like that here?
Again sorry if this question is not acceptable
Again sorry if this question is not acceptable
No need to apologize, this is a newbie lounge.
According to ita, see link below
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/view/f...1-097797e89f73
DL and US are showing $346 and $404 for RT ai, albeit AA fares are much higher.
Good luck!
Last edited by allset2travel; Oct 9, 2013 at 7:12 pm Reason: sp
Oct 9, 2013, 7:13 pm
#2376
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 35
I usually spend the 60k on a economy ticket or 120k on a first ticket. R/T. I dont see something similar available on AA. With the 100% miles bonus I would be very tempted if they had something to SIN.
Oct 9, 2013, 7:45 pm
#2377
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: used to be PER, now it's nowhere/eveywhere
Programs: QFF NB, AA GLD
Posts: 3,464
True, I have never redeemed via that method so I had to look it up and it would appear that as bad as AA upgrade sucks, UA sucks more.
I usually spend the 60k on a economy ticket or 120k on a first ticket. R/T. I dont see something similar available on AA. With the 100% miles bonus I would be very tempted if they had something to SIN.
I usually spend the 60k on a economy ticket or 120k on a first ticket. R/T. I dont see something similar available on AA. With the 100% miles bonus I would be very tempted if they had something to SIN.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/disclaimers/a...rtnerChart.jsp
North America to Asia2 1-way will cost 37,500/62,500/72,500 in Coach/Business/Economy
Oct 10, 2013, 9:43 am
#2378
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 13
Two Questions:
1) My Plantinum status runs out in Feb 2014. if I book the flight before this date in say March or April, do I still have platinum benefits for that flight?
2) How do I hold a reservation when I want to purchase something with miles?
1) My Plantinum status runs out in Feb 2014. if I book the flight before this date in say March or April, do I still have platinum benefits for that flight?
2) How do I hold a reservation when I want to purchase something with miles?
Oct 10, 2013, 9:52 am
#2379
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Two Questions:
1) My Plantinum status runs out in Feb 2014. if I book the flight before this date in say March or April, do I still have platinum benefits for that flight?
Technically, you do not. It's your status when you fly that matters, not when you book. In practice, things like elite-choice seats do tend to stick if there's no equipment change. You won't get free checked bags or bonus miles, though
2) How do I hold a reservation when I want to purchase something with miles?
If this is an award on AA, you can construct it just as you would a paid ticket (after clicking the box indicating that you want to use miles). At the end, you should be given a Hold option toward the bottom of the screen, just as a paid reservation.
1) My Plantinum status runs out in Feb 2014. if I book the flight before this date in say March or April, do I still have platinum benefits for that flight?
Technically, you do not. It's your status when you fly that matters, not when you book. In practice, things like elite-choice seats do tend to stick if there's no equipment change. You won't get free checked bags or bonus miles, though
2) How do I hold a reservation when I want to purchase something with miles?
If this is an award on AA, you can construct it just as you would a paid ticket (after clicking the box indicating that you want to use miles). At the end, you should be given a Hold option toward the bottom of the screen, just as a paid reservation.
Oct 10, 2013, 10:05 am
#2380
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 13
Thank you so much 
few more quick question I forgot!!
1) I am booking a flight on my account, and my girlfriend is booking on hers. I have platinum and she doesn't. Is there a way to match itineraries so that she gets my platinum benefit? Free check bag + security line express?
2) What time during the year does your status go away? lets say I dont make any status for 2013, when does my status from the year before run out at?
few more quick question I forgot!!1) I am booking a flight on my account, and my girlfriend is booking on hers. I have platinum and she doesn't. Is there a way to match itineraries so that she gets my platinum benefit? Free check bag + security line express?
2) What time during the year does your status go away? lets say I dont make any status for 2013, when does my status from the year before run out at?
Last edited by Kyang314; Oct 10, 2013 at 10:19 am
Oct 10, 2013, 11:05 am
#2381
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott, AAdvantage, United, Club Carlson
Posts: 1,687
Quick question: I am trying to get from Boston to Athens, Greece. Best route looks via LHR on BA.
If I use AA miles for the award booking, do I still have to pay the exorbitant BA fees?
Any other suggestions if so?
Thx
If I use AA miles for the award booking, do I still have to pay the exorbitant BA fees?
Any other suggestions if so?
Thx
Oct 10, 2013, 11:13 am
#2382
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Thank you so much few more quick question I forgot!!
1) I am booking a flight on my account, and my girlfriend is booking on hers. I have platinum and she doesn't. Is there a way to match itineraries so that she gets my platinum benefit? Free check bag + security line express?
2) What time during the year does your status go away? lets say I dont make any status for 2013, when does my status from the year before run out at?
few more quick question I forgot!!1) I am booking a flight on my account, and my girlfriend is booking on hers. I have platinum and she doesn't. Is there a way to match itineraries so that she gets my platinum benefit? Free check bag + security line express?
2) What time during the year does your status go away? lets say I dont make any status for 2013, when does my status from the year before run out at?
2. March 2014. Last day of benefits is February 28, 2014.
Oct 10, 2013, 11:16 am
#2383
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Avoid BA, at least over the pond, and your fees will be much less. For example, BOS-JFK-LHR (AA) then LHR-ATH (BA) will be much easier on the wallet than BOS-LHR-ATH all on BA.
Oct 10, 2013, 12:34 pm
#2384
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 55
Miles deducted from my account = 115,000
isnt it supposed to be 45 K each way adding up to 90 K or is it because
on 2) by routing via the Pacific you will be required to pay for 2 awards.
10/08/13 TP22X5C IME-ASIA Z2 ECON TKT -22,500 0 -22,500
22500 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
10/08/13 TP35A NA-ASIA Z2 ECON OW TKT -35,000 0 -35,000
35000 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
10/08/13 TP35A NA-ASIA Z2 ECON OW TKT -35,000 0 -35,000
35000 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
10/08/13 TP22X5C IME-ASIA Z2 ECON TKT -22,500 0 -22,500
22500 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
Total Miles Claimed -115,000 0 -115,000
Oct 10, 2013, 1:13 pm
#2385
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Thank you .. I was able to book an return award ticket
Miles deducted from my account = 115,000
isnt it supposed to be 45 K each way adding up to 90 K or is it because
on 2) by routing via the Pacific you will be required to pay for 2 awards.
10/08/13 TP22X5C IME-ASIA Z2 ECON TKT -22,500 0 -22,500
22500 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
10/08/13 TP35A NA-ASIA Z2 ECON OW TKT -35,000 0 -35,000
35000 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
10/08/13 TP35A NA-ASIA Z2 ECON OW TKT -35,000 0 -35,000
35000 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
10/08/13 TP22X5C IME-ASIA Z2 ECON TKT -22,500 0 -22,500
22500 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
Total Miles Claimed -115,000 0 -115,000
Yes, you are (properly) being charged more because you are routing via the Pacific. However, if you had been able to include even one flight on JL to your routing, you could have qualified for a distance-based "Explorer" award, and paid only 100,000 AA miles. Example: Bom-hkg-sfo-hnd-hkg-bom
Originally Posted by boldm28
Miles deducted from my account = 115,000
isnt it supposed to be 45 K each way adding up to 90 K or is it because
on 2) by routing via the Pacific you will be required to pay for 2 awards.
10/08/13 TP22X5C IME-ASIA Z2 ECON TKT -22,500 0 -22,500
22500 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
10/08/13 TP35A NA-ASIA Z2 ECON OW TKT -35,000 0 -35,000
35000 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
10/08/13 TP35A NA-ASIA Z2 ECON OW TKT -35,000 0 -35,000
35000 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
10/08/13 TP22X5C IME-ASIA Z2 ECON TKT -22,500 0 -22,500
22500 FROM MLS DEF THRU 04/08/2015 0 0 0
Total Miles Claimed -115,000 0 -115,000
