[2013 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
#1141
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
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Start checking 100 hours out when upgrades clear and hopefully something better will open up that's not a premium seat. There are premium seats open as far back as row 23 but not a single non-premium seat open right now. Other than that, you'll need to select a seat at check-in or at the gate. No assurance you won't get a middle seat if that's all that's left at that time.
#1142
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 134
Booking higher fare code on new aa.com
I'm trying to book fares for certain routes on a higher fare code. Is it possible using the new aa website?
I'm trying to book fares for certain routes on a higher fare code. Is it possible using the new aa website?
#1143
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
Not possible. What you can do is put your desired itinerary on hold, then call AA Reservations to upfare your reservation. Then you may purchase it online to avoid the phone ticketing fee.
#1144
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 32
Is it rude to request extra food or portions on first class on cathay when redeemed with aa points?
#1145
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
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Posts: 5,551
Start checking 100 hours out when upgrades clear and hopefully something better will open up that's not a premium seat. There are premium seats open as far back as row 23 but not a single non-premium seat open right now. Other than that, you'll need to select a seat at check-in or at the gate. No assurance you won't get a middle seat if that's all that's left at that time.
#1146
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Whether it's rude or not does not depend on which carrier's miles you used to obtain the seat, or on whether you're flying on a cash ticket or an award ticket.
Originally Posted by infernorice
Is it rude to request extra food or portions on first class on cathay when redeemed with aa points?
#1147
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: AA, UAL
Posts: 545
By the way, in First, you may not even have to ask. For most of the items, they would do couple of rounds.
So, short answer: Absolutely! Go for it!
Cheers!
#1148
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: SPG Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 280
award options
Hi guys, I just need some quick help with the most efficient way to book this routing for my in-laws.
They want to go from LAX-TPE, spend a few days, fly TPE-SGN, spend a few weeks, and then fly back SGN-LAX. My plan is:
1. LAX-HKG-TPE on CX using AA miles
2. TPE-HKG-SGN on CX using BA Avios
3. SGN-HKG-LAX on CX using AA miles
My question: Is there a way to do all of this on one round trip booking with AA miles? Build in the stopover in TPE so I don't have to use Avios?
Any other options? I have UA and US miles, but not many good biz/first options for their dates.
Thanks
They want to go from LAX-TPE, spend a few days, fly TPE-SGN, spend a few weeks, and then fly back SGN-LAX. My plan is:
1. LAX-HKG-TPE on CX using AA miles
2. TPE-HKG-SGN on CX using BA Avios
3. SGN-HKG-LAX on CX using AA miles
My question: Is there a way to do all of this on one round trip booking with AA miles? Build in the stopover in TPE so I don't have to use Avios?
Any other options? I have UA and US miles, but not many good biz/first options for their dates.
Thanks
#1149
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 27
Hello everyone!
I have a question regarding a flight BOS-JFK. AA is selling business and first at different prices, but i've seen that AA operates a 738 in this route, hence only two classes . If I book business, would I travel in the "First class seats"?
If so what is the difference then?
Thank you!!^
I have a question regarding a flight BOS-JFK. AA is selling business and first at different prices, but i've seen that AA operates a 738 in this route, hence only two classes . If I book business, would I travel in the "First class seats"?
If so what is the difference then?
Thank you!!^
#1150
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
I think that's pretty much what you will have to do, unless you change the type of award entirely to a oneworld Explorer award.
Hi guys, I just need some quick help with the most efficient way to book this routing for my in-laws.
They want to go from LAX-TPE, spend a few days, fly TPE-SGN, spend a few weeks, and then fly back SGN-LAX. My plan is:
1. LAX-HKG-TPE on CX using AA miles
2. TPE-HKG-SGN on CX using BA Avios
3. SGN-HKG-LAX on CX using AA miles
My question: Is there a way to do all of this on one round trip booking with AA miles? Build in the stopover in TPE so I don't have to use Avios?
Any other options? I have UA and US miles, but not many good biz/first options for their dates.
Thanks
They want to go from LAX-TPE, spend a few days, fly TPE-SGN, spend a few weeks, and then fly back SGN-LAX. My plan is:
1. LAX-HKG-TPE on CX using AA miles
2. TPE-HKG-SGN on CX using BA Avios
3. SGN-HKG-LAX on CX using AA miles
My question: Is there a way to do all of this on one round trip booking with AA miles? Build in the stopover in TPE so I don't have to use Avios?
Any other options? I have UA and US miles, but not many good biz/first options for their dates.
Thanks
#1151
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
Hello and welcome! It would be very unusual for AA to sell a domestic flight, LAX-BOS, as Business unless there were a three class aircraft (762, 777) flying on that route.
And when I run the possibility of LAX-BOS flights, Business is listed as "Unavailable" on every single flight. First shows as ranging from $1214 to $3908, depending on refundability etc. and Economy from $401 to $736.
And when I run the possibility of LAX-BOS flights, Business is listed as "Unavailable" on every single flight. First shows as ranging from $1214 to $3908, depending on refundability etc. and Economy from $401 to $736.
Hello everyone!
I have a question regarding a flight BOS-JFK. AA is selling business and first at different prices, but i've seen that AA operates a 738 in this route, hence only two classes . If I book business, would I travel in the "First class seats"?
If so what is the difference then?
Thank you!!^
I have a question regarding a flight BOS-JFK. AA is selling business and first at different prices, but i've seen that AA operates a 738 in this route, hence only two classes . If I book business, would I travel in the "First class seats"?
If so what is the difference then?
Thank you!!^
#1152
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: SPG Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 280
I think that's pretty much what you will have to do, unless you change the type of award entirely to a oneworld Explorer award.
#1153
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 27
Hello and welcome! It would be very unusual for AA to sell a domestic flight, LAX-BOS, as Business unless there were a three class aircraft (762, 777) flying on that route.
And when I run the possibility of LAX-BOS flights, Business is listed as "Unavailable" on every single flight. First shows as ranging from $1214 to $3908, depending on refundability etc. and Economy from $401 to $736.
And when I run the possibility of LAX-BOS flights, Business is listed as "Unavailable" on every single flight. First shows as ranging from $1214 to $3908, depending on refundability etc. and Economy from $401 to $736.
I have just checked back the website and now only Econ and First are appearing, so its all as it was supposed to be!^
Thank you very much indeed!
#1154
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
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Quick question: Does anyone know whether TLV-HKG(LY)-BKK(CX) would be a permitted routing when booking as a single award?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!