AA Promotion - Choice Essential, Choice Plus
Oct 12, 2013, 3:50 pm
#16
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Choice Plus normally gives 50% extra, so with this promo you'll get a 100% bonus.
Oct 12, 2013, 4:33 pm
#17
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Ah gotcha makes sense! Still learning the ins-and-outs of the AA terminology, I'm only conversational in AA terminology right now, not quite fluent like I am with UA
Oct 12, 2013, 4:56 pm
#18
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All the routes under AALAX promotion will be a great add-on bonus miles with this promotion. The BDL, IND, CMH, and IND have great potentials to get you 20k RDM at around $450 of Choice Plus, which is almost enough to grab a domestic saver RT.
Last edited by PaulInTheSky; Oct 12, 2013 at 5:05 pm
Oct 12, 2013, 7:41 pm
#19
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Oct 13, 2013, 2:08 pm
#20
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I saw it and I was tempted, especially if it was cheap, but on the upcoming trips I'm taking it's at a minimum a $60-70 upgrade and I don't need flexible flights so I'm going to pass. Would have been a nice touch had I not had status.
Oct 14, 2013, 9:33 am
#21
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SAN
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1000 miles
I also got the 1000 mile version
I have booked the Choice Plus fare in the past, in August, as a PLAT, on a 4-leg transcon, it was an extra $88, and my benefits were a third free checked bag, the 50% bonus miles, premium drinks on each segment, and re-book flexibility
Here's my experience:
- Get to DCA, go to 1st/Plat line, get my bags checked, requested to pay $150 for third bag. I respond it's included in my fare. The ticket counter needs 5 minutes to confirm this is actually the case and fix it in the system
- Same experience checking bag on return at RNO, except with a bad attitude from ticket counter, and closer to 15 minutes to get my 3rd bag checked
- No premium drinks offered to me on any segment
- One segment didn't post, so neither did the 50% bonus miles for the segment
On writing a complaint via website form, AA gave me a $100 voucher and said to file a missing segment form.
Filed via webform again for the missing segment, was posted, but not the 50% bonus miles
After another week, called to inquire on missing 50% bonus for the late posting segment. Explained the situation, was put on hold for about 15 minutes, and the phone agent was able to get it posted
It's worth the price/hassle you need to check bags, especially a third - it seems regardless of the "included" bags in your fare or benefits, the incremental bag is always at an escalated price -- you'll need to fight with the check-in counter, it seems there is nothing in their computer that indicates you have purchased a 'bundle fare'
I'm likely to try again for my upcoming December flight, I want flexibility in case snow doesn't pan out in early December
I have booked the Choice Plus fare in the past, in August, as a PLAT, on a 4-leg transcon, it was an extra $88, and my benefits were a third free checked bag, the 50% bonus miles, premium drinks on each segment, and re-book flexibility
Here's my experience:
- Get to DCA, go to 1st/Plat line, get my bags checked, requested to pay $150 for third bag. I respond it's included in my fare. The ticket counter needs 5 minutes to confirm this is actually the case and fix it in the system
- Same experience checking bag on return at RNO, except with a bad attitude from ticket counter, and closer to 15 minutes to get my 3rd bag checked
- No premium drinks offered to me on any segment
- One segment didn't post, so neither did the 50% bonus miles for the segment
On writing a complaint via website form, AA gave me a $100 voucher and said to file a missing segment form.
Filed via webform again for the missing segment, was posted, but not the 50% bonus miles
After another week, called to inquire on missing 50% bonus for the late posting segment. Explained the situation, was put on hold for about 15 minutes, and the phone agent was able to get it posted
It's worth the price/hassle you need to check bags, especially a third - it seems regardless of the "included" bags in your fare or benefits, the incremental bag is always at an escalated price -- you'll need to fight with the check-in counter, it seems there is nothing in their computer that indicates you have purchased a 'bundle fare'
I'm likely to try again for my upcoming December flight, I want flexibility in case snow doesn't pan out in early December
Oct 14, 2013, 10:29 am
#22
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA PLT 3MM
Posts: 1,135
My company uses Egencia and there's no way to select it through their interface... Just might not be possible. Heck, it's not even a separate fare class. It's like if you try to pay for priority boarding. Choice essential/plus is a bundle of extras instead of a fare, so I don't think many corporate sites can see the option.
Oct 14, 2013, 12:36 pm
#23
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Oct 14, 2013, 1:04 pm
#24
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I also got the 1000 mile version
I have booked the Choice Plus fare in the past, in August, as a PLAT, on a 4-leg transcon, it was an extra $88, and my benefits were a third free checked bag, the 50% bonus miles, premium drinks on each segment, and re-book flexibility
Here's my experience:
- Get to DCA, go to 1st/Plat line, get my bags checked, requested to pay $150 for third bag. I respond it's included in my fare. The ticket counter needs 5 minutes to confirm this is actually the case and fix it in the system
- Same experience checking bag on return at RNO, except with a bad attitude from ticket counter, and closer to 15 minutes to get my 3rd bag checked
- No premium drinks offered to me on any segment
- One segment didn't post, so neither did the 50% bonus miles for the segment
On writing a complaint via website form, AA gave me a $100 voucher and said to file a missing segment form.
Filed via webform again for the missing segment, was posted, but not the 50% bonus miles
After another week, called to inquire on missing 50% bonus for the late posting segment. Explained the situation, was put on hold for about 15 minutes, and the phone agent was able to get it posted
It's worth the price/hassle you need to check bags, especially a third - it seems regardless of the "included" bags in your fare or benefits, the incremental bag is always at an escalated price -- you'll need to fight with the check-in counter, it seems there is nothing in their computer that indicates you have purchased a 'bundle fare'
I'm likely to try again for my upcoming December flight, I want flexibility in case snow doesn't pan out in early December
I have booked the Choice Plus fare in the past, in August, as a PLAT, on a 4-leg transcon, it was an extra $88, and my benefits were a third free checked bag, the 50% bonus miles, premium drinks on each segment, and re-book flexibility
Here's my experience:
- Get to DCA, go to 1st/Plat line, get my bags checked, requested to pay $150 for third bag. I respond it's included in my fare. The ticket counter needs 5 minutes to confirm this is actually the case and fix it in the system
- Same experience checking bag on return at RNO, except with a bad attitude from ticket counter, and closer to 15 minutes to get my 3rd bag checked
- No premium drinks offered to me on any segment
- One segment didn't post, so neither did the 50% bonus miles for the segment
On writing a complaint via website form, AA gave me a $100 voucher and said to file a missing segment form.
Filed via webform again for the missing segment, was posted, but not the 50% bonus miles
After another week, called to inquire on missing 50% bonus for the late posting segment. Explained the situation, was put on hold for about 15 minutes, and the phone agent was able to get it posted
It's worth the price/hassle you need to check bags, especially a third - it seems regardless of the "included" bags in your fare or benefits, the incremental bag is always at an escalated price -- you'll need to fight with the check-in counter, it seems there is nothing in their computer that indicates you have purchased a 'bundle fare'
I'm likely to try again for my upcoming December flight, I want flexibility in case snow doesn't pan out in early December
Oct 14, 2013, 1:43 pm
#25
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SAN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, American Air, National Car
Posts: 1,131
The drink portion should be printed out when you get your ticket at check-in (the one time I had choice plus, pre-EXP, I checked in at the airport, got my BP, and then got another BP-size paper that said 'good for one drink'). If you do OLCI and use the mobile BP they have the drink voucher on there so you can bring it up and show it to the FA
Oct 14, 2013, 9:38 pm
#26
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Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
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Anyone know if the ticket has to be booked after Oct 11 to qualify? Or if it's already booked and you travel during the stated period, will that qualify?
I have one later in the month booked last month.
Also, is it on the whole ticket or just one segment?
I have one later in the month booked last month.
Also, is it on the whole ticket or just one segment?
Oct 14, 2013, 10:14 pm
#27
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Exploralist, Marriot Silver
Posts: 2,065
The drink portion should be printed out when you get your ticket at check-in (the one time I had choice plus, pre-EXP, I checked in at the airport, got my BP, and then got another BP-size paper that said 'good for one drink'). If you do OLCI and use the mobile BP they have the drink voucher on there so you can bring it up and show it to the FA
Oct 15, 2013, 5:02 am
#28
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,233
I actually like having the Choice Plus and Choice Essential option when booking and have used it on all my coach AA flights since it popped up as an option because I always check a bag and that covers most of the extra cost and I don't have to deal with paying for the bag each way when I check in.
Oct 15, 2013, 4:56 pm
#29
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I actually like having the Choice Plus and Choice Essential option when booking and have used it on all my coach AA flights since it popped up as an option because I always check a bag and that covers most of the extra cost and I don't have to deal with paying for the bag each way when I check in.
Oct 15, 2013, 5:15 pm
#30
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My offer and terms and conditions for preservation purposes:
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This email was sent to [email protected] because you subscribe to American News and Offers. This is an exclusive offer only for members who receive this email directly from American Airlines. No registration is required. AAdvantage bonus miles do not count toward elite status qualification or Million MilerSM status. The 1,000 mile bonus is a one‑time bonus which applies to the first completed round‑trip or one‑way trip booked and flown between October 11 and December 15, 2013 on an eligible Choice Essential or Choice Plus fare. A completed round‑trip or one‑way trip is defined as travel booked in a single reservation. Subsequent trips flown during the offer period and/or travel booked prior to October 11, 2013 are not eligible to receive the bonus. Bonus applies only to travel completed by the AAdvantage member receiving this offer and will be posted to the traveling AAdvantage member's account within 4 to 6 weeks following the end of the offer period. ^For additional information about each individual product, please refer to the Terms and Conditions by visiting aa.com/traveloptions. Choice Essential and Choice Plus are only available on flights within the continental United States and operated and marketed by American Airlines, or marketed by American Airlines and operated by American Eagle® or American Connection® carriers. These travel options are non‑transferrable within a reservation or between passengers' reservations. Third checked bag fee waived for AAdvantage Gold and Platinum members, fourth bag for AAdvantage Executive Platinum. This email has been sent on behalf of American Airlines. We are happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. For all inquires about American Airlines or the AAdvantage® program, visit www.aa.com/contactaa, send an email to [email protected] or contact us in writing at American Airlines, 4255 Amon Carter Blvd., MD 2400, Fort Worth, TX 76155-2503. American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage® program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage program with six months notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count towards elite-status qualification or Million MilerSM status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage program, visit aa.com/AAdvantage. A portion or all travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle® or American Connection®. American Eagle service is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., SkyWest Airlines, Inc., ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., or Republic Airline Inc. American Connection service is operated by Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. American Airlines, American Eagle, American Connection, AAdvantage, Million Miler and the Flight Symbol logo are marks of American Airlines, Inc. oneworld is a registered trademark of oneworld Alliance, LLC. © 2013 American Airlines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email and any information or files transmitted with it are solely for the confidential use of the recipient. This message contains confidential and proprietary information of American Airlines (such as American employee, customer and business data) that may not be read, searched, distributed or otherwise used by anyone other than the intended recipient. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and promptly delete this message and its attachments.
