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#991
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 51
Citi Free Checked Bag Benifit
I have the AAdvantage Citi Business card (also the personal Visa, but I'm planing to cancel it in a couple of weeks), which is supposed to provide 1 free checked bag for up to 4 people traveling on my itinerary. Today I booked one-way award tickets for my family of three (my FF account) and the fee for checked bags is listed as $25 for the first bag. Is that normal. At what point do they confirm that the bags are free? Is it when I go to check in the bags? Do I show my card or is it tied to my FF number?
Also, how does the Priority Boarding benefit for the card work? Does the computer automatically assign us priority boarding when we check in?
I think I may have flown AA once, years ago, on a trip booked by my employer, but other than that I have absolutely no experience with this airline.
Thanks!
Also, how does the Priority Boarding benefit for the card work? Does the computer automatically assign us priority boarding when we check in?
I think I may have flown AA once, years ago, on a trip booked by my employer, but other than that I have absolutely no experience with this airline.
Thanks!
#993
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BER
Programs: BAEC GGL/GfL, Lufthansa SEN, Hilton Diamond, misc other stuff
Posts: 1,372
WiFi All Day pass vs. 24h?
I read the various Gogo/WiFi threads and couldn't find the definite answer to this. The 24h pass on the Gogo site is good for multiple flights on the same airline. On aa.com/wifi I can buy an 'All Day pass' which doesn't have an specifics on the duration, segments etc. They are the same price. dstan mentioned that the Gogo 24h pass does NOT work on AA, though.
I have LAS-LAX-MCO-MIA-SJU coming up with LAX-MCO being the obvious red-eye flight. Would I be able to use the 'All Day pass' from AA for a 24h period and thus on all the segments or would it be limited to a shorter duration?
I would be getting the mobile device flavor (if that makes a difference).
I have LAS-LAX-MCO-MIA-SJU coming up with LAX-MCO being the obvious red-eye flight. Would I be able to use the 'All Day pass' from AA for a 24h period and thus on all the segments or would it be limited to a shorter duration?
I would be getting the mobile device flavor (if that makes a difference).
#994
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: 대한민국 (South Korea) - ex-PVG (上海)
Programs: UA MM / LT Gold (LT UC), DL SM, AA PLT (AC), OZ, KE; GE and Korean SES (like GE); Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,996
For FromMAtoAZ: thanks!
#995
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 118
Business to First upgrade.
In May I am flying a RT LAX-NRT in business I class and am going for the platinum challenge and that time. What is AA policy on international upgrade from business class to first. Does it happen often for free or rarely. Also do I get the 100% miles on my return leg as that will be the one making me platinum. Also my spouse will be in first on an award ticket, do they let us switch seats during flight.
Thanks
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#996
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,278
In May I am flying a RT LAX-NRT in business I class and am going for the platinum challenge and that time. What is AA policy on international upgrade from business class to first. Does it happen often for free or rarely. Also do I get the 100% miles on my return leg as that will be the one making me platinum. Also my spouse will be in first on an award ticket, do they let us switch seats during flight.
Thanks
Thanks
Barring certain oversold situations, which are very rare and should never be counted on, AA doesn't do any sort of free upgrades on long hauls.
On the flight that puts you over to PLT you'll get full 100% bonus miles.
I'm not sure what the official policy is on switching seats between cabins (probably not allowed), but if you let the FA know when you get on it probably won't be an issue once or twice. YMMV depending on the FAs.
#997
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 51
I have the AAdvantage Citi Business card (also the personal Visa, but I'm planing to cancel it in a couple of weeks), which is supposed to provide 1 free checked bag for up to 4 people traveling on my itinerary. Today I booked one-way award tickets for my family of three (my FF account) and the fee for checked bags is listed as $25 for the first bag. Is that normal. At what point do they confirm that the bags are free? Is it when I go to check in the bags? Do I show my card or is it tied to my FF number?
Also, how does the Priority Boarding benefit for the card work? Does the computer automatically assign us priority boarding when we check in?
I think I may have flown AA once, years ago, on a trip booked by my employer, but other than that I have absolutely no experience with this airline.
Thanks!
Also, how does the Priority Boarding benefit for the card work? Does the computer automatically assign us priority boarding when we check in?
I think I may have flown AA once, years ago, on a trip booked by my employer, but other than that I have absolutely no experience with this airline.
Thanks!
#998
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
I have the AAdvantage Citi Business card (also the personal Visa, but I'm planing to cancel it in a couple of weeks), which is supposed to provide 1 free checked bag for up to 4 people traveling on my itinerary. Today I booked one-way award tickets for my family of three (my FF account) and the fee for checked bags is listed as $25 for the first bag. Is that normal. At what point do they confirm that the bags are free? Is it when I go to check in the bags? Do I show my card or is it tied to my FF number?
Also, how does the Priority Boarding benefit for the card work? Does the computer automatically assign us priority boarding when we check in?
I think I may have flown AA once, years ago, on a trip booked by my employer, but other than that I have absolutely no experience with this airline.
Thanks!
Also, how does the Priority Boarding benefit for the card work? Does the computer automatically assign us priority boarding when we check in?
I think I may have flown AA once, years ago, on a trip booked by my employer, but other than that I have absolutely no experience with this airline.
Thanks!
Since you haven't flown AA in a while, I'd get my boarding passes before I leave for the airport just to make sure the Group 1 boarding is on it. (Note that Group 1 boarding is not the same as PriorityAAccess)
#999
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 118
JJeffrey
Thank you so much much for the comprehensive response.
How can go about getting an SWU? Does being platinum get me some?
Thank you so much much for the comprehensive response.
How can go about getting an SWU? Does being platinum get me some?
#1000
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
SWUs (there rs a great thread on them, search must use "quotation marks" around anything that is super-common or three of fewer characters - use Advanced search tiles only return by titles) are earned when you are Executive Platinum (8 when you earn it) and when you cross a Million Miler node (I can't remember, but think it's 2 for each 1 million Base, or Elite-Qualifying, miles on AA and its partners credited to your AAdvantage account).
Short answer: no, being Platinum does not earn you any unless you cross a MM node.
Short answer: no, being Platinum does not earn you any unless you cross a MM node.
#1001
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
SWUs (there rs a great thread on them, search must use "quotation marks" around anything that is super-common or three of fewer characters - use Advanced search tiles only return by titles) are earned when you are Executive Platinum (8 when you earn it) and when you cross a Million Miler node (I can't remember, but think it's 2 for each 1 million Base, or Elite-Qualifying, miles on AA and its partners credited to your AAdvantage account).
Short answer: no, being Platinum does not earn you any unless you cross a MM node.
Short answer: no, being Platinum does not earn you any unless you cross a MM node.
(And also it's 4 per MM )
#1002
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 51
Assuming you are traveling and on the same PNR, yes, your whole family will get the free checked bag benefit. All the benefits of the card are tied in with your FF number, so as long as that's on the reservation, you're good to go.
Since you haven't flown AA in a while, I'd get my boarding passes before I leave for the airport just to make sure the Group 1 boarding is on it. (Note that Group 1 boarding is not the same as PriorityAAccess)
Since you haven't flown AA in a while, I'd get my boarding passes before I leave for the airport just to make sure the Group 1 boarding is on it. (Note that Group 1 boarding is not the same as PriorityAAccess)
So, I shouldn't be concerned now, that my reservation includes the baggage fee? Just check the boarding passes when I print them (24 hours beforehand) and then call if the group 1 boarding isn't on there, as that would be a sign that the free bag isn't on there either.
#1003
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
#1004
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1kMM; AA EX Plat, Hilton Diamond and SPG Plat
Posts: 2,008
OK so I have a credit form a cancelled flight, that I need to ticket and fly before 5/12/13. OOPS have not used it yet. Is there any way to extend this. Like buying a refundable ticket. I just don't know what I'd use it for prior to that date. UUGH.
#1005
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 55
We're flying on AA to LHR, terminal 3 and connecting to BA, terminal 5 (all using aa miles) in Business Class. Can we use the AA arrivals lounge or will there be somewhere we can shower in Terminal 5 for BA? Will we have to clear customs and go back in through security at terminal 5?
We're AA gold, so exp privileges do not apply. Thanks!
We're AA gold, so exp privileges do not apply. Thanks!