Feb 13, 2013, 9:42 am
[2013 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
Dec 17, 2013, 1:40 pm
#2986
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 106
i have a trip to boston and back next week, and i submitted for an upgrade request. however, the flight back BOS->LAX looks beyond full (i've got a crappy front exit row seat), so i'm thinking there's no chance i get upgraded.
is there any option for me to upgrade that leg of the flight to first class guaranteed using miles?
is there any option for me to upgrade that leg of the flight to first class guaranteed using miles?
Dec 17, 2013, 2:28 pm
#2987
Join Date: May 2007
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors-Diamond, Marriott-Silver, SPG-Gold
Posts: 391
i have a trip to boston and back next week, and i submitted for an upgrade request. however, the flight back BOS->LAX looks beyond full (i've got a crappy front exit row seat), so i'm thinking there's no chance i get upgraded.
is there any option for me to upgrade that leg of the flight to first class guaranteed using miles?
is there any option for me to upgrade that leg of the flight to first class guaranteed using miles?
Dec 17, 2013, 2:30 pm
#2988
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 106
super newb question....what is EF?
Flight info:
12/26
LAX->BOS
Flight 222
12/26
BOS->LAX
Flight 143
thanks!
Flight info:
12/26
LAX->BOS
Flight 222
12/26
BOS->LAX
Flight 143
thanks!
Dec 17, 2013, 3:36 pm
#2989
Join Date: May 2007
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors-Diamond, Marriott-Silver, SPG-Gold
Posts: 391
EF is www.expertflyer.com - you can look up flight/award availability etc. It does not show "X" (upgrade) inventory. I subscribe, but there is a free trial available
Flt 222 shows F7 and A7 inventory available. With A inventory you can use miles + copay or SWU
Flt 143 shows F1 (one first class seat for sale) and A0. Doesn't look like this one has a very good chance for a sticker or other upgrade.
Flt 223 departing BOS at 7:45 PM looks to have much better availability for an upgrade
On EF you can set up seat/fare class alerts so if a seat becomes available EF will email you when the fare class or selected seat(s) become available
What status are you?
Flt 222 shows F7 and A7 inventory available. With A inventory you can use miles + copay or SWU
Flt 143 shows F1 (one first class seat for sale) and A0. Doesn't look like this one has a very good chance for a sticker or other upgrade.
Flt 223 departing BOS at 7:45 PM looks to have much better availability for an upgrade
On EF you can set up seat/fare class alerts so if a seat becomes available EF will email you when the fare class or selected seat(s) become available
What status are you?
Last edited by tucsnaz; Dec 17, 2013 at 3:42 pm Reason: Added information on another flight
Dec 17, 2013, 3:47 pm
#2990
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 106
i'm platinum. (After these flights i'll be EXP)
oh man, to force upgrade you have to pay $$$ AND use miles?!
oh man, to force upgrade you have to pay $$$ AND use miles?!
Dec 17, 2013, 6:02 pm
#2991
Join Date: May 2007
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors-Diamond, Marriott-Silver, SPG-Gold
Posts: 391
This is a good place to start to learn about upgrades: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post11822043
Congratulations on becoming EXP. You'll have earned it after that BOS - LAX flight in Y.
Congratulations on becoming EXP. You'll have earned it after that BOS - LAX flight in Y.
Dec 17, 2013, 10:23 pm
#2992
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
Ive heard that UA went through a recent devaluation. I hate to ask, but what happened with UA, and are we expecting a similar devaluation with airlines such as AA? I'd hate to see anything happen negatively accross the board.
Dec 18, 2013, 6:10 am
#2993
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: AAdvantage---LTGold, DL Skymiles
Posts: 106
Thank you for this info
Here are the terms and conditions:
Except as otherwise explained below, mileage credit is not transferable and may not be combined among AAdvantage members, their estates, successors and assigns. Accrued mileage credit and award tickets do not constitute property of the member. Neither accrued mileage, nor award tickets, nor upgrades are transferable by the member (i) upon death, (ii) as part of a domestic relations matter, or (iii) otherwise by operation of law. However, American Airlines, in its sole discretion, may credit accrued mileage to persons specifically identified in court approved divorce decrees and wills upon receipt of documentation satisfactory to American Airlines and upon payment of any applicable fees. Mileage credit is transferable between AAdvantage accounts when offered by AA online, with the shareAAmilesSM program. The member must adhere to the rules and limitations of the shareAAmiles program.
Many get the username and password of the deceased and book travel using the points until its used up. You can also contact AA to transfer the miles per the NYT's article below for 50 dollars.
The NYT also had a good article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/25/tr...iles.html?_r=0
Sorry to hear about your friend's husband passing away.
Except as otherwise explained below, mileage credit is not transferable and may not be combined among AAdvantage members, their estates, successors and assigns. Accrued mileage credit and award tickets do not constitute property of the member. Neither accrued mileage, nor award tickets, nor upgrades are transferable by the member (i) upon death, (ii) as part of a domestic relations matter, or (iii) otherwise by operation of law. However, American Airlines, in its sole discretion, may credit accrued mileage to persons specifically identified in court approved divorce decrees and wills upon receipt of documentation satisfactory to American Airlines and upon payment of any applicable fees. Mileage credit is transferable between AAdvantage accounts when offered by AA online, with the shareAAmilesSM program. The member must adhere to the rules and limitations of the shareAAmiles program.
Many get the username and password of the deceased and book travel using the points until its used up. You can also contact AA to transfer the miles per the NYT's article below for 50 dollars.
The NYT also had a good article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/25/tr...iles.html?_r=0
Sorry to hear about your friend's husband passing away.
Last edited by JBGL; Dec 18, 2013 at 6:11 am Reason: forgot to add
Dec 18, 2013, 12:21 pm
#2994
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 106
This is a good place to start to learn about upgrades: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post11822043
Congratulations on becoming EXP. You'll have earned it after that BOS - LAX flight in Y.
Congratulations on becoming EXP. You'll have earned it after that BOS - LAX flight in Y.
But i was under the impression that the status is yearly done on the calendar year--hence why i'm doing a mileage run next week to get it before the 31st. What am i missing?
Dec 18, 2013, 1:02 pm
#2995
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 10,949
so i was reading that thread (great link!), but something confused me. I read where it said "AA awards GLD and PLT elite members four free 500-mile electronic upgrades for every 10,000 elite-qualifying miles (Miles Towards Elite Upgrades) earned during the membership year (Mar 1 – Feb 28)."
But i was under the impression that the status is yearly done on the calendar year--hence why i'm doing a mileage run next week to get it before the 31st. What am i missing?
But i was under the impression that the status is yearly done on the calendar year--hence why i'm doing a mileage run next week to get it before the 31st. What am i missing?
The membership year runs from March 1 to the last day of the following February - this reflects flight activity from the prior year.
So all flight activity from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 will determine your status for the 2014 Membership Year and will last through Feb 28 2015.
Of course once you cross an elite status threshold in 2013 you get that status in 2013 through February 28, 2015.
Dec 18, 2013, 5:51 pm
#2996
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
so i was reading that thread (great link!), but something confused me. I read where it said "AA awards GLD and PLT elite members four free 500-mile electronic upgrades for every 10,000 elite-qualifying miles (Miles Towards Elite Upgrades) earned during the membership year (Mar 1 – Feb 28)."
But i was under the impression that the status is yearly done on the calendar year--hence why i'm doing a mileage run next week to get it before the 31st. What am i missing?
But i was under the impression that the status is yearly done on the calendar year--hence why i'm doing a mileage run next week to get it before the 31st. What am i missing?
Dec 18, 2013, 10:54 pm
#2997
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 42
767 first class to Hawaii
I am getting ready to book a trip to Hawaii in April. We would be on a 767 from DFW to OGG on American. what can anyone tell me about the first class in an AA 767 VS. a Hawaiian Airlines 767 first class. Which one would be better? Thank you.
Dec 18, 2013, 11:01 pm
#2998
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 10,949
AA = Angled flat seats with bose noise cancelling headsets and tablet for entertainment.
HA = domestic first class reclining seats with limited recline.
Dec 18, 2013, 11:08 pm
#2999
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 42
Would the seats on the AA flight be a newer type first/business seat because pics i'm finding online don't show the tablet and angled seats. Thank you.
Dec 18, 2013, 11:11 pm
#3000
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 10,949
If you search this forum for NGBC you will find photos of the Next Generation Business Class seats. These are now a generation behind but they are a far cry from economy.