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Nov 21, 2013, 9:36 pm
#2776
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 10,948
I'm flying SFO - DXB (connecting at LHR) on 12/31 and then MAA - SFO (connecting at LHR) on 1/25
I find the fare on AA ($1800) to be higher than BA.com ($1650). All flights are operated by BA. Also, the SFO-DXB leg on BA is booked on WT+ instead of coach. I think I should book on BA and credit to AAdvantage. Any disadvantage booking on BA instead of AA?
I'm AA gold.
I find the fare on AA ($1800) to be higher than BA.com ($1650). All flights are operated by BA. Also, the SFO-DXB leg on BA is booked on WT+ instead of coach. I think I should book on BA and credit to AAdvantage. Any disadvantage booking on BA instead of AA?
I'm AA gold.
Nov 22, 2013, 10:39 am
#2777
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 86
I'm planning saver off peak travel from BOS to NRT in late march/early april, and I'm hoping to stopover at an exotic location. Now I've done my research and know about the restriction to North American hubs. I tried booking BOS-HNL and then HNL-BOS and it works fine, 25k for that trip. Then I tried BOS-YVR and then YVR-NRT and it wants me to pay 12.5k to YVR and 25k from YVR to NRT, ...? I tried changing my origin airport to JFK, but JFK-YVR then YVR-NRT still charges extra. Does anyone know what's going on? Did I exceed the 125% MPM or something?
Nov 22, 2013, 10:44 am
#2778
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 10,948
I'm planning saver off peak travel from BOS to NRT in late march/early april, and I'm hoping to stopover at an exotic location. Now I've done my research and know about the restriction to North American hubs. I tried booking BOS-HNL and then HNL-BOS and it works fine, 25k for that trip. Then I tried BOS-YVR and then YVR-NRT and it wants me to pay 12.5k to YVR and 25k from YVR to NRT, ...? I tried changing my origin airport to JFK, but JFK-YVR then YVR-NRT still charges extra. Does anyone know what's going on? Did I exceed the 125% MPM or something?
2 possibilities.
1) My guess is the system is not seeing YVR as a North American Gateway. Put the reservation on hold and call AA and have them re-price
2) The routing rules for the over water carrier does not have a published fare BOS/JFK-YVR-NRT
Nov 22, 2013, 10:51 am
#2779
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,562
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What airline are you using to get from YVR to NRT? You cannot book award travel on JL metal at aa.com. If your routing from YVR to NRT is on AA via DFW, then YVR is no longer your "gateway" (DFW is), and you are not entitled to a free stopover at YVR.
To book BOS-XXX-YVR-NRT using JL for the YVR-NRT segment, you must call AA, and pay the $25 telephone-ticketing fee.
Originally Posted by divinebaboon
I'm planning saver off peak travel from BOS to NRT in late march/early april, and I'm hoping to stopover at an exotic location. Now I've done my research and know about the restriction to North American hubs. I tried booking BOS-HNL and then HNL-BOS and it works fine, 25k for that trip. Then I tried BOS-YVR and then YVR-NRT and it wants me to pay 12.5k to YVR and 25k from YVR to NRT, ...? I tried changing my origin airport to JFK, but JFK-YVR then YVR-NRT still charges extra. Does anyone know what's going on? Did I exceed the 125% MPM or something?
To book BOS-XXX-YVR-NRT using JL for the YVR-NRT segment, you must call AA, and pay the $25 telephone-ticketing fee.
Nov 22, 2013, 11:06 am
#2780
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 86
You did not exceed the MPM.
2 possibilities.
1) My guess is the system is not seeing YVR as a North American Gateway. Put the reservation on hold and call AA and have them re-price
2) The routing rules for the over water carrier does not have a published fare BOS/JFK-YVR-NRT
2 possibilities.
1) My guess is the system is not seeing YVR as a North American Gateway. Put the reservation on hold and call AA and have them re-price
2) The routing rules for the over water carrier does not have a published fare BOS/JFK-YVR-NRT
Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry: BlackBerry8530/5.0.0.601 Profile/MIDP-2.1 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/417)
What airline are you using to get from YVR to NRT? You cannot book award travel on JL metal at aa.com. If your routing from YVR to NRT is on AA via DFW, then YVR is no longer your "gateway" (DFW is), and you are not entitled to a free stopover at YVR.
To book BOS-XXX-YVR-NRT using JL for the YVR-NRT segment, you must call AA, and pay the $25 telephone-ticketing fee.
What airline are you using to get from YVR to NRT? You cannot book award travel on JL metal at aa.com. If your routing from YVR to NRT is on AA via DFW, then YVR is no longer your "gateway" (DFW is), and you are not entitled to a free stopover at YVR.
To book BOS-XXX-YVR-NRT using JL for the YVR-NRT segment, you must call AA, and pay the $25 telephone-ticketing fee.
Last edited by divinebaboon; Nov 22, 2013 at 11:14 am
Nov 22, 2013, 11:07 am
#2781
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 321
Help!
I booked a round trip ticket and the outbound flight is on the wrong day. Naturally, it costs more to change the ticket than to buy a new ticket.
Out of curiosity, (i) can I book a one way for the correct outbound date and still fly the return flight; or (ii) do I have to book a new round trip?
Thanks!
I booked a round trip ticket and the outbound flight is on the wrong day. Naturally, it costs more to change the ticket than to buy a new ticket.
Out of curiosity, (i) can I book a one way for the correct outbound date and still fly the return flight; or (ii) do I have to book a new round trip?
Thanks!
Nov 22, 2013, 11:09 am
#2782
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: Double OWE (AA EXP, QF Plat), FI Gold
Posts: 1,887
Help!
I booked a round trip ticket and the outbound flight is on the wrong day. Naturally, it costs more to change the ticket than to buy a new ticket.
Out of curiosity, (i) can I book a one way for the correct outbound date and still fly the return flight; or (ii) do I have to book a new round trip?
Thanks!
I booked a round trip ticket and the outbound flight is on the wrong day. Naturally, it costs more to change the ticket than to buy a new ticket.
Out of curiosity, (i) can I book a one way for the correct outbound date and still fly the return flight; or (ii) do I have to book a new round trip?
Thanks!
1. Paying the change fee, or
2. If the fare allows, cancelling the trip and receiving a voucher/credit towards a new ticket, and using that to buy a new r/t on the correct departure date.
Nov 22, 2013, 11:19 am
#2783
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 321
If you don't show up for the outbound, they will cancel your return. You're better off either:
1. Paying the change fee, or
2. If the fare allows, cancelling the trip and receiving a voucher/credit towards a new ticket, and using that to buy a new r/t on the correct departure date.
1. Paying the change fee, or
2. If the fare allows, cancelling the trip and receiving a voucher/credit towards a new ticket, and using that to buy a new r/t on the correct departure date.
Just so I understand correctly, there is not a way to cancel the outbound flight without effecting the return?
Nov 22, 2013, 11:20 am
#2784
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,562
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Thank you for your replies! ^ I have decided to just go to HNL instead(AA then HA), maybe I'll hit up Vancouver another time. (It's weird because even if the entire BOS-YVR-NRT was on AA, it still charges me 32.5K. I think it's because they are making the routing really complicated by doing BOS-DFW-YVR-stopover-YVR-DFW-ORD-NRT. The only way to avoid that was probably on JAL and I'd have to call them like you guys were saying)
You are free to stop over in HNL on the outbound, and YVR on the return. But again, you'd have to call AA to book NRT-YVR on JL metal.
Originally Posted by divinebaboon
You did not exceed the MPM.
2 possibilities.
1) My guess is the system is not seeing YVR as a North American Gateway. Put the reservation on hold and call AA and have them re-price
2) The routing rules for the over water carrier does not have a published fare BOS/JFK-YVR-NRT
2 possibilities.
1) My guess is the system is not seeing YVR as a North American Gateway. Put the reservation on hold and call AA and have them re-price
2) The routing rules for the over water carrier does not have a published fare BOS/JFK-YVR-NRT
Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry: BlackBerry8530/5.0.0.601 Profile/MIDP-2.1 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/417)
What airline are you using to get from YVR to NRT? You cannot book award travel on JL metal at aa.com. If your routing from YVR to NRT is on AA via DFW, then YVR is no longer your "gateway" (DFW is), and you are not entitled to a free stopover at YVR.
To book BOS-XXX-YVR-NRT using JL for the YVR-NRT segment, you must call AA, and pay the $25 telephone-ticketing fee.
What airline are you using to get from YVR to NRT? You cannot book award travel on JL metal at aa.com. If your routing from YVR to NRT is on AA via DFW, then YVR is no longer your "gateway" (DFW is), and you are not entitled to a free stopover at YVR.
To book BOS-XXX-YVR-NRT using JL for the YVR-NRT segment, you must call AA, and pay the $25 telephone-ticketing fee.
Nov 22, 2013, 11:21 am
#2785
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Help!
I booked a round trip ticket and the outbound flight is on the wrong day. Naturally, it costs more to change the ticket than to buy a new ticket.
Out of curiosity, (i) can I book a one way for the correct outbound date and still fly the return flight; or (ii) do I have to book a new round trip?
Thanks!
I booked a round trip ticket and the outbound flight is on the wrong day. Naturally, it costs more to change the ticket than to buy a new ticket.
Out of curiosity, (i) can I book a one way for the correct outbound date and still fly the return flight; or (ii) do I have to book a new round trip?
Thanks!
If it's the latter, just buy the ticket. If it's just cheaper to buy another one-way, you have a situation.
Nov 22, 2013, 11:48 am
#2786
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: Double OWE (AA EXP, QF Plat), FI Gold
Posts: 1,887
Exactly. If you don't show up for the outbound, or cancel it, AA (and every other airline that I know of) will automatically cancel the return. It can't hurt to call and find out if your fare allows to a credit to be issued if you cancel the whole itinerary and then apply it to a new one.
Nov 22, 2013, 12:48 pm
#2787
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,135
Guys - Is anybody not opted out at optoutprescreen.com and still get offers in the mail? Are they decent quality offers? When I was on it long time ago, I used to get real bad offers. Now I'm opted out and still get offers but only with the banks I have a relationship with like Amex and offers these days are pretty good
However i'm thinking of opting in another family member but only if you get good offers from time to time
Thx
However i'm thinking of opting in another family member but only if you get good offers from time to time
Thx
Nov 23, 2013, 9:26 am
#2788
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
I'm flying SFO - DXB (connecting at LHR) on 12/31 and then MAA - SFO (connecting at LHR) on 1/25
I find the fare on AA ($1800) to be higher than BA.com ($1650). All flights are operated by BA. Also, the SFO-DXB leg on BA is booked on WT+ instead of coach. I think I should book on BA and credit to AAdvantage. Any disadvantage booking on BA instead of AA?
I'm AA gold.
I find the fare on AA ($1800) to be higher than BA.com ($1650). All flights are operated by BA. Also, the SFO-DXB leg on BA is booked on WT+ instead of coach. I think I should book on BA and credit to AAdvantage. Any disadvantage booking on BA instead of AA?
I'm AA gold.
Nov 23, 2013, 12:28 pm
#2789
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: HHonors Diamond, AA Executive Platinum, National Executive Elite, Avis First
Posts: 494
Will I get F/J baggage benefits on MIA-DFW?
We are flying MBJ-MIA-DFW with an overnight layover in MIA. We plan on collecting our bags at MIA and rechecking them in the morning when we fly out for DFW. I was able to upgrade to business class for MBJ-MIA, but probably won't clear for MIA-DFW. When we re-check our bags for DFW, will we be able to get first class baggage benefits (70lb limit instead of 50lb), or will I lose that since the remainder of the trip is in Y?
Nov 23, 2013, 6:30 pm
#2790
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CUR
Posts: 2,170
The only disadvantage I can think about is if you know an EXP that is willing to gift you an SWU or have one from other means, you won't be able to use it on a BA marketed ticket. Other than that, save the $'s and take the cheapest ticket. Maybe they will get the hint if others are able to sell more seats.