Feb 13, 2013, 9:42 am
[2013 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
May 23, 2013, 1:26 pm
#1321
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,481
I am thinking of flying AA101 Arriving JFK at 13:10 connecting to AA3409 at 15:00. This is a legal connection and AA is selling it online, but as a non US passport holder with bags, is this connection time way too much of a risk? Particularly with the cuts in immigration staff and increased wait times I am worried I will miss my connecting flight.
I would really appreciate advice on this, but I wonder if it will be a very stressy connection and not worth it.
(Btw if I did miss the flight, AA would be responsible for putting me on the next available flight, right?
I would really appreciate advice on this, but I wonder if it will be a very stressy connection and not worth it.
(Btw if I did miss the flight, AA would be responsible for putting me on the next available flight, right?
May 23, 2013, 4:14 pm
#1322
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 2
Welcome to FT. It's no problem for your dad to upgrade you with his miles. You need to give your dad your record locator # and have him call AA. The upgrades will be 15k miles + $75 each way, and you need the appropriate upgrade inventory, which usually isn't hard to find to the Caribbean.
Thanks a lot. That's good info.
May 23, 2013, 7:21 pm
#1323
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX MarcoPolo (SL), BA Executive Club (GO)
Posts: 1,852
I was actually thinking of doing the long connection (connecting to 8pm flight) but thought I should book this flight in the hopes that I could try to make it, and if not just go on the next flight.
May 24, 2013, 11:07 am
#1324
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 64
Two triple-point promos (first cabin, or double-point in main) available between sandiego-miami and chicago-portland. I live near LAX. Doing both legs in same trip I think would be auto Silver status. If I could pull off such a ticket, at what price is it worth it? Plugging in I see 2500 main cabin, 3500 first. Should this even be bothered with at all?
May 24, 2013, 2:19 pm
#1325
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Two triple-point promos (first cabin, or double-point in main) available between sandiego-miami and chicago-portland. I live near LAX. Doing both legs in same trip I think would be auto Silver status. If I could pull off such a ticket, at what price is it worth it? Plugging in I see 2500 main cabin, 3500 first. Should this even be bothered with at all?
May 24, 2013, 6:44 pm
#1326
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 64
Yes, I meant Gold. My error. I guess since this is the newbie lounge I'm in the right thread. :-)
Looking at the promo again I don't see the word 'qualifying' so I guess not. :-( But it was a flight deal on the aa website.
But I'm sure AA does do double-elite qualifying segments/flights occasionally. Where are those typically posted/found?
Looking at the promo again I don't see the word 'qualifying' so I guess not. :-( But it was a flight deal on the aa website.
But I'm sure AA does do double-elite qualifying segments/flights occasionally. Where are those typically posted/found?
May 24, 2013, 7:35 pm
#1327
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Yes, I meant Gold. My error. I guess since this is the newbie lounge I'm in the right thread. :-)
Looking at the promo again I don't see the word 'qualifying' so I guess not. :-( But it was a flight deal on the aa website.
But I'm sure AA does do double-elite qualifying segments/flights occasionally. Where are those typically posted/found?
Looking at the promo again I don't see the word 'qualifying' so I guess not. :-( But it was a flight deal on the aa website.
But I'm sure AA does do double-elite qualifying segments/flights occasionally. Where are those typically posted/found?
They've had some double EQM promo every year for the last few years, but as always, it's uncertain whether they'll continue. We'll all just have to wait and see.
May 25, 2013, 6:00 am
#1328
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
Yes, I meant Gold. My error. I guess since this is the newbie lounge I'm in the right thread. :-)
Looking at the promo again I don't see the word 'qualifying' so I guess not. :-( But it was a flight deal on the aa website.
But I'm sure AA does do double-elite qualifying segments/flights occasionally. Where are those typically posted/found?
Looking at the promo again I don't see the word 'qualifying' so I guess not. :-( But it was a flight deal on the aa website.
But I'm sure AA does do double-elite qualifying segments/flights occasionally. Where are those typically posted/found?
May 26, 2013, 2:34 pm
#1329
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX MarcoPolo (SL), BA Executive Club (GO)
Posts: 1,852
I have an urgent Question!
As OW Sapphire do I get any additional baggage allowance when travelling Y to Europe?
As OW Sapphire do I get any additional baggage allowance when travelling Y to Europe?
May 26, 2013, 4:46 pm
#1330
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,417
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...eAllowance.jsp
http://www.aa.com/i18n/utility/baggageExceptions.jsp
(Fees for third bag and overweight bags up to 70 lbs are only waived for business class passengers, first class passengers, and oneworld Emerald members.)
May 26, 2013, 6:07 pm
#1331
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX MarcoPolo (SL), BA Executive Club (GO)
Posts: 1,852
As oneworld Sapphire, you and those flying on the same reservation as you will have an allowance of 2 checked bags (up to 50 lbs each) per person.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...eAllowance.jsp
http://www.aa.com/i18n/utility/baggageExceptions.jsp
(Fees for third bag and overweight bags up to 70 lbs are only waived for business class passengers, first class passengers, and oneworld Emerald members.)
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...eAllowance.jsp
http://www.aa.com/i18n/utility/baggageExceptions.jsp
(Fees for third bag and overweight bags up to 70 lbs are only waived for business class passengers, first class passengers, and oneworld Emerald members.)
May 27, 2013, 8:04 am
#1332
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: qantas platinum (OWE), hyatt platinum, hertz gold
Posts: 205
I need some help.
As a Qantas frequent flyer I have until now posted all my travel to Qantas until now and I am OneWorld Emerald as a result.
From November on I will post all flights to AA. I have a OneWorld Explorer in business class (a DONE5) booked. The itinerary is JNB-LHR-CAI-LHR-LAS-MIA-JFK-DFW-SEA-DFW-LAX-SYD-NRT-DEL-NRT-HKG-JNB.
My question is really how close will i come to Plat or even Exec Plat with AA?
If anyone has the time to calculate this for me or point me to a simple explanation as to how to do this myself I would be very grateful. I have read the sticky and get totally lost.
Thanks in advance.
From November on I will post all flights to AA. I have a OneWorld Explorer in business class (a DONE5) booked. The itinerary is JNB-LHR-CAI-LHR-LAS-MIA-JFK-DFW-SEA-DFW-LAX-SYD-NRT-DEL-NRT-HKG-JNB.
My question is really how close will i come to Plat or even Exec Plat with AA?
If anyone has the time to calculate this for me or point me to a simple explanation as to how to do this myself I would be very grateful. I have read the sticky and get totally lost.
Thanks in advance.
May 27, 2013, 8:35 am
#1333
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: ORD, SJD, VNO, sandy places
Programs: AA 1.2MM BIS 'LT' Gld, BA Bronze, AA Plat, now considering SWA.....
Posts: 451
There is an app available for apple iPhones called 'flyerCalc' for a pittance in cost, that
Will fulfill your request. One can also google it if one does not possess the iPhone.
It allows for input of airline,status and fare code to/from to calculate miles earned.
"If anyone has the time to calculate this for me or point me to a simple explanation as to how to do this myself I would be very grateful. I have read the sticky and get totally lost."
Will fulfill your request. One can also google it if one does not possess the iPhone.
It allows for input of airline,status and fare code to/from to calculate miles earned.
"If anyone has the time to calculate this for me or point me to a simple explanation as to how to do this myself I would be very grateful. I have read the sticky and get totally lost."
May 27, 2013, 12:33 pm
#1334
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AMEX, WN, AA, DL, Hilton, Marriott
Posts: 34
Hello,
I am pretty new to the AAdvantage program. This feels like its a pretty basic question but I seem to be having trouble finding this in the FAQs
I am purchasing a ticket to Alberta, Calgary from Vegas and on AA's website it states "operated by WestJet". When I go to Expedia or Kayak, the same flight is pulled up as directly from Westjet and is about $50 cheaper each ticket. My question is if I purchase the cheaper ticket directly from Westjet's website or through Expedia, would I still earn AAdvantage miles or would they just be the Westjet reward points? Or would I be better off purchasing the the Choice fare from AA.com directly for $50 more (depending on how many miles I would earn of course).
Thanks in advance Flyertalk
I am pretty new to the AAdvantage program. This feels like its a pretty basic question but I seem to be having trouble finding this in the FAQs
I am purchasing a ticket to Alberta, Calgary from Vegas and on AA's website it states "operated by WestJet". When I go to Expedia or Kayak, the same flight is pulled up as directly from Westjet and is about $50 cheaper each ticket. My question is if I purchase the cheaper ticket directly from Westjet's website or through Expedia, would I still earn AAdvantage miles or would they just be the Westjet reward points? Or would I be better off purchasing the the Choice fare from AA.com directly for $50 more (depending on how many miles I would earn of course).
Thanks in advance Flyertalk
May 27, 2013, 4:50 pm
#1335
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Exploralist, Marriot Silver
Posts: 2,065
Hello,
I am pretty new to the AAdvantage program. This feels like its a pretty basic question but I seem to be having trouble finding this in the FAQs
I am purchasing a ticket to Alberta, Calgary from Vegas and on AA's website it states "operated by WestJet". When I go to Expedia or Kayak, the same flight is pulled up as directly from Westjet and is about $50 cheaper each ticket. My question is if I purchase the cheaper ticket directly from Westjet's website or through Expedia, would I still earn AAdvantage miles or would they just be the Westjet reward points? Or would I be better off purchasing the the Choice fare from AA.com directly for $50 more (depending on how many miles I would earn of course).
Thanks in advance Flyertalk
I am pretty new to the AAdvantage program. This feels like its a pretty basic question but I seem to be having trouble finding this in the FAQs
I am purchasing a ticket to Alberta, Calgary from Vegas and on AA's website it states "operated by WestJet". When I go to Expedia or Kayak, the same flight is pulled up as directly from Westjet and is about $50 cheaper each ticket. My question is if I purchase the cheaper ticket directly from Westjet's website or through Expedia, would I still earn AAdvantage miles or would they just be the Westjet reward points? Or would I be better off purchasing the the Choice fare from AA.com directly for $50 more (depending on how many miles I would earn of course).
Thanks in advance Flyertalk
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html