Feb 13, 2013, 9:42 am
[2013 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
Aug 28, 2013, 9:28 am
#2056
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: AA, DL, most hotels etc
Posts: 13
Did I goof with my very first post?
The above is from Post 2032/page 136 (my first on FT) and garnered no replies. I'm wondering if I did somethng wrong, like blast into an existing thread with an off-topic question. If so, please point me in the right direction, if not maybe it's just that no one knows the answer? Though experienced with several other forums: here at FT, I deliberately put it in the newbie section, 'cause I yam what I yam - and that's what I yam (to quote Popeye).
Aug 28, 2013, 9:34 am
#2057
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,526
The above is from Post 2032/page 136 (my first on FT) and garnered no replies. I'm wondering if I did somethng wrong, like blast into an existing thread with an off-topic question. If so, please point me in the right direction, if not maybe it's just that no one knows the answer? Though experienced with several other forums: here at FT, I deliberately put it in the newbie section, 'cause I yam what I yam - and that's what I yam (to quote Popeye).
This is a case where you have a Business Class award on AA metal, and onward travel with a partner. And the question is what class of service one would fly on the partner in this case?
You will get Business on the partner, if they offer it. However, I don't think you get First if they only have First/Coach.
If this is purely a partner award, there will be no options for a Business award, AFAIK, if they do not have that class.
Let me know if this hits the mark on the underlying question.
Cheers.
Last edited by brp; Aug 28, 2013 at 9:49 am
Aug 28, 2013, 9:39 am
#2058
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Antonio
Programs: AS MVP
Posts: 2,276
cpmgrp: Welcome to Flyertalk! You can click through some bookings to check, but Business class awards get Business class seats unless they are not available for a particular segment.
Aug 28, 2013, 9:55 am
#2060
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: AA, DL, most hotels etc
Posts: 13
Thanks!
Thanks, BRP & Kenny. Probably not the best writing I've ever done, but that was the basic question: If there is no business class on a partner, I will not be upgraded to first, but sent to the back with the chickens and goats.
So my job is to ensure that the partner has a business class on those legs I book with them. On very short hauls, I can deal with coach - so I'll take that into consideration as well. I know I must use at least two partners on a One World award.
Thanks again - and thanks for this site, I'm sure I'll be back many times as I plan this trip (if I don't croak before I take it).
So my job is to ensure that the partner has a business class on those legs I book with them. On very short hauls, I can deal with coach - so I'll take that into consideration as well. I know I must use at least two partners on a One World award.
Thanks again - and thanks for this site, I'm sure I'll be back many times as I plan this trip (if I don't croak before I take it).
Aug 28, 2013, 2:54 pm
#2061
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: AUS
Programs: AA EP, BA, DL, UA, TK, SPG Gold
Posts: 70
AA Elite Status Promo MR Question:
Hi I signed up for the AA Elite Status Promo and was wondering if these two MRs would qualify towards the status.
AUS-DFW-ANC-DFW-AUS - 6450 EQM = Gold Status - September
AUS-LAX-ORD-CDG-LHR-JNB-LHR-DFW-AUS - 23526 BIS miles + 500 Mile Elite Guarantee for CDG - LHR and DFW - AUS - Mid November.
Per my estimates this would give me the EXP status for about 5.6 cpm. The advantage is that with a US passport, i would not be needing visa.
Can any of the experts on the site confirm the above assessment? I have the second itin on hold till tomorrow night.
thanks
mullisingfb
AUS-DFW-ANC-DFW-AUS - 6450 EQM = Gold Status - September
AUS-LAX-ORD-CDG-LHR-JNB-LHR-DFW-AUS - 23526 BIS miles + 500 Mile Elite Guarantee for CDG - LHR and DFW - AUS - Mid November.
Per my estimates this would give me the EXP status for about 5.6 cpm. The advantage is that with a US passport, i would not be needing visa.
Can any of the experts on the site confirm the above assessment? I have the second itin on hold till tomorrow night.
thanks
mullisingfb
Aug 28, 2013, 3:03 pm
#2062
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,505
Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry: BlackBerry8530/5.0.0.601 Profile/MIDP-2.1 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/417)
I think you will find relatively few flights on AA's oneworld partners that offer First and Coach, but not Business. Mostly the configurations are First, Business, and Coach; Business and Coach; or Coach only.
Whether you will be able to find award-seat availability in Business on a flight that has a Business Class is, of course, another matter.
Originally Posted by cpmgrp
Thanks, BRP & Kenny. Probably not the best writing I've ever done, but that was the basic question: If there is no business class on a partner, I will not be upgraded to first, but sent to the back with the chickens and goats.
So my job is to ensure that the partner has a business class on those legs I book with them. On very short hauls, I can deal with coach - so I'll take that into consideration as well. I know I must use at least two partners on a One World award.
Thanks again - and thanks for this site, I'm sure I'll be back many times as I plan this trip (if I don't croak before I take it).
So my job is to ensure that the partner has a business class on those legs I book with them. On very short hauls, I can deal with coach - so I'll take that into consideration as well. I know I must use at least two partners on a One World award.
Thanks again - and thanks for this site, I'm sure I'll be back many times as I plan this trip (if I don't croak before I take it).
Whether you will be able to find award-seat availability in Business on a flight that has a Business Class is, of course, another matter.
Aug 28, 2013, 3:49 pm
#2063
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Diamond, AA EXP, US Platinum, VA Gold, Starwood Platinum 75, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 247
Dumb CC question here - how does AA know you have a card (e.g,. Platinum Select card)? For free bag, priority boarding? Do you need to link it in your AA card? Does AA have a direct feed to city (if so, how frequently updated)? Will be traveling next week but may not be able to pick up card from my mailbox in time.
Aug 28, 2013, 3:51 pm
#2064
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 318
When does AA post the following months IFE on entertainment.aa.com?
Did a search here but came up dry, but I know someone must have already answered this.
Did a search here but came up dry, but I know someone must have already answered this.
Last edited by sinecure; Aug 28, 2013 at 3:51 pm Reason: Typo
Aug 28, 2013, 7:37 pm
#2065
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
Dumb CC question here - how does AA know you have a card (e.g,. Platinum Select card)? For free bag, priority boarding? Do you need to link it in your AA card? Does AA have a direct feed to city (if so, how frequently updated)? Will be traveling next week but may not be able to pick up card from my mailbox in time.
You don't actually need to have the card to get any of it's benefits. Keep in mind that the T&Cs require that the card be open for 7(?) days for the benefits to apply.
Aug 29, 2013, 5:12 am
#2066
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Diamond, AA EXP, US Platinum, VA Gold, Starwood Platinum 75, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 247
[2013 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
Any intel on whether ill have to activate the card to get free checked bag/group 1 boarding? Tough world shifting to alliance w/o status...
Last edited by A5Globetrotter; Aug 29, 2013 at 6:11 am
Aug 29, 2013, 9:31 am
#2067
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: AA, UAL
Posts: 545
Cheers!
Aug 29, 2013, 11:52 am
#2068
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA, B6, DL, EK, EY, QR, SQ, UA, Amex Plat, Marriott Tit, HHonors Gold
Posts: 12,809
Hello all! Not new to FT but new to the AAdvantage forum. I've searched and have been unable to find information on this subject, however I'm looking at purchasing an MCO-LAX NetsAAver fare for ~$230. There's a small green symbol with a $ sign in the middle of it below the select fare circle saying certain restrictions apply.
Additionally, in the NetsAAver email terms and conditions it states, "Unless specified, AAdvantage miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count towards elite-status qualification or Million MilerSM status." As I understand it, if I purchased this fare, I would earn no EQMs for this trip. Is that correct, and are all sAAver fares subject to zero EQM?
Additionally, in the NetsAAver email terms and conditions it states, "Unless specified, AAdvantage miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count towards elite-status qualification or Million MilerSM status." As I understand it, if I purchased this fare, I would earn no EQMs for this trip. Is that correct, and are all sAAver fares subject to zero EQM?
Aug 29, 2013, 11:58 am
#2069
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Hello all! Not new to FT but new to the AAdvantage forum. I've searched and have been unable to find information on this subject, however I'm looking at purchasing an MCO-LAX NetsAAver fare for ~$230. There's a small green symbol with a $ sign in the middle of it below the select fare circle saying certain restrictions apply.
Additionally, in the NetsAAver email terms and conditions it states, "Unless specified, AAdvantage miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count towards elite-status qualification or Million MilerSM status." As I understand it, if I purchased this fare, I would earn no EQMs for this trip. Is that correct, and are all sAAver fares subject to zero EQM?
Additionally, in the NetsAAver email terms and conditions it states, "Unless specified, AAdvantage miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count towards elite-status qualification or Million MilerSM status." As I understand it, if I purchased this fare, I would earn no EQMs for this trip. Is that correct, and are all sAAver fares subject to zero EQM?
Aug 30, 2013, 10:43 am
#2070
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BOS
Posts: 588
I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I'm not sure exactly how to search for an answer. Last night I was looking for award flights (JFK-CDG) for next June, and there appeared to be good availability around the dates I was interested in. But when I checked again this morning (ready to book), there was only 2 dates in June, both too early for me. Also, the qantas.com still shows availability on most days in June. So... will I get a different answer if I call AA? Is qantas.com just not up to date for some reason? Should I just wait and keep checking?
