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Apr 18, 2013, 9:11 am

#1006

JDiver

Moderator: American AAdvantage

Join Date: May 2000

Location: NorCal - SMF area

Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis

Posts: 62,948

Yes, and yes, but some prefer the AA Arrivals Lounge (but it closes at 2 PM), though you will have to exit HM immigration and customs and take the train (free) to T-5 if you do so. Others prefer the somewhat substandard showers at T-5 (and of course the Galleries Business lounges are quite good).

Please refer to the extensive and helpful threads:

NEW LHR / London Heathrow AA T3 <---> BA T5 connection / transfer thread

LHR / London Heathrow T3 Admirals Club, Flagship, oneworld Lounges (consolidated)

Quote:

Originally Posted by darcyt

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!

Apr 18, 2013, 9:13 am

#1007

JDiver

Moderator: American AAdvantage

Join Date: May 2000

Location: NorCal - SMF area

Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis

Posts: 62,948

Allow me to refer you to the thread: Transportation Voucher / vouchers FAQ and master thread (consolidated)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkaradi

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.

Apr 18, 2013, 9:49 am

#1008

Explore

Join Date: Aug 2001

Location: SFO

Programs: AC SE, AA EXP MM, UA Gold MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, HH Dia, IHG Plat

Posts: 4,777

Deadline for EXPs to Cancel (1) AA and (2) Partner Award Space Without Penalty?

Sometimes you need to make changes at the last minute. So can you cancel award space without penalty right up to flight time, or T-2, T-24 or when? Maybe the policy is different for AA vs. partner flights? This question pertains to an EXP account.

Thanks.....

Apr 18, 2013, 2:28 pm

#1009

BrewerSEA

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Seattle

Programs: AS MVPG 75K

Posts: 2,574

Quote:

Originally Posted by Explore

I feel as if I read something suggesting this policy will change, but in the past there has been no penalty for no-show on awards, you just need to make sure to rebook or redeposit the miles within a year of ticket issuance.

Apr 18, 2013, 4:29 pm

#1010

kpd905

Join Date: Feb 2013

Posts: 120

How long does it normally take for your miles to show up in your account after a statement closes?

Apr 18, 2013, 8:26 pm

#1011

JDiver

Moderator: American AAdvantage

Join Date: May 2000

Location: NorCal - SMF area

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Posts: 62,948

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. Miles usually show up within a day or two of taking an AA or Eagle flight, and can take as long as a week or two with other partners.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpd905

How long does it normally take for your miles to show up in your account after a statement closes?

Apr 19, 2013, 11:12 am

#1012

zakkthebear

Join Date: Sep 2012

Location: San Jose, CA

Programs: AAGold, SWA

Posts: 17

Wife and I are AA Gold, trying to get an idea for decent fares to Berlin or Rome for this Fall from SFO (or OAK,SJC) for our family of 8 and book them with us so they get the perks.

I'm hoping to travel late sept. - october area, but not sure what codes I should be looking for? Seeing lots of N fares now.

I know fares change, but a range or code to look for would be very helpful. Tried a search for "cheap europe" and it didn't yield any good results.

Apr 19, 2013, 11:16 am

#1013

zakkthebear

Join Date: Sep 2012

Location: San Jose, CA

Programs: AAGold, SWA

Posts: 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpd905

How long does it normally take for your miles to show up in your account after a statement closes?

In addition to JDiver's info, if you are talking about the CitiAA card, generally 2-4 days after the closing date, depending on weekends, holidays, etc. but pretty quickly.

Apr 19, 2013, 11:34 am

#1014

brp

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Join Date: Mar 2004

Location: SJC

Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum

Posts: 33,533

Quote:

Originally Posted by zakkthebear

Generally, O and Q are going to be the cheaper fares. So, if you have an ExpertFlyer account, you can set alerts for O/Q availability on your chosen routes.

Cheers.

Apr 19, 2013, 12:07 pm

#1015

zakkthebear

Join Date: Sep 2012

Location: San Jose, CA

Programs: AAGold, SWA

Posts: 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by brp

Generally, O and Q are going to be the cheaper fares. So, if you have an ExpertFlyer account, you can set alerts for O/Q availability on your chosen routes.

Cheers.

thanks, no account with them, so I'll just have to keep up!

Apr 19, 2013, 2:35 pm

#1016

JDiver

Moderator: American AAdvantage

Join Date: May 2000

Location: NorCal - SMF area

Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis

Posts: 62,948

Don't forget:

Quote:

Originally Posted by aa.com

Q: How many passengers can I book in one reservation?
A: You can book up to 6 passengers in one reservation on AA.com. To book additional passengers, just repeat the booking process to create a separate reservation. For groups of 10 or more contact AmericanAirlines Group & Meeting Travel. Special fares and discounts for group travel are available.

For price, you might check airberlin for your plans.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zakkthebear

Apr 20, 2013, 3:08 pm

#1017

CX828

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Hong Kong

Programs: CX MarcoPolo (SL), BA Executive Club (GO)

Posts: 1,852

how early can you check-in with bags at JFK?

whats the maximum time before flight i could check in bag at T8 JFK?

Id be looking at checking a bag around 1:45pm for a 6pm flight. Is this doable?

Thanks for answers

Apr 20, 2013, 3:42 pm

#1018

Apieinthesky

Join Date: Jun 2012

Posts: 2,342

Quote:

Originally Posted by CX828

whats the maximum time before flight i could check in bag at T8 JFK?

Id be looking at checking a bag around 1:45pm for a 6pm flight. Is this doable?

Thanks for answers

Yes, that should be no problem.

Apr 20, 2013, 6:24 pm

#1019

CX828

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Hong Kong

Programs: CX MarcoPolo (SL), BA Executive Club (GO)

Posts: 1,852

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apieinthesky

Yes, that should be no problem.

Thanks.

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Sorry everyone, another Q: I am OW Sapphire (CX GO) and I will be flying in Y on a YYZ-JFK-LHR sector.

I am aware from reading here about lounge access that I will get access at JFK before my flight AA100 as it is international.
Q:Will I get access to a lounge (is there a lounge?) at YYZ prior to my Eagle connector?
Q: Will I qualify for access to AA Arrivals lounge in LHR?

Thanks for help

Apr 20, 2013, 6:44 pm

#1020

JDiver

Moderator: American AAdvantage

Join Date: May 2000

Location: NorCal - SMF area

Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis

Posts: 62,948

If there is a oneworld lounge at YYZ, yes, by virtue of Sapphire and transatlantic sector. Arrivals at LHR, no unless you are willing to pay much more than I am ($90 USD + VAT

). AA LHR Arrivals Lounge info here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CX828