Dec 31, 2014, 10:46 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
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And
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Some very useful threads for new members to check include.
FAQ: American Airlines and AAdvantage - Please check here first!
HELP DESK: Ask questions about Lounge Access, Challenges, Upgrades, Miles & Points
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Welcome to the 2015 "NEWBIE LOUNGE":
Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (FLAME FREE)
Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (FLAME FREE)
Thanks to thread founder / "plank owner" HNL! Founder and previous FlyerTalk owner, Randy Petersen, quoted (with necessary word substitutions) said in the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Forum:
Originally Posted by Randy Petersen
Welcome to FlyerTalk.
The Newbie Lounge is a place where you can get answers to your questions about American Airlines and the AAdvantage program. No question is too stupid, nothing is taken for granted, and anything about American Airlines you were afraid to ask elsewhere, or weren't sure where to ask, you can ask here.
We realize that FlyerTalk is a huge place. Until you learn your way around, feel free to post here without fear of retribution or reprimands for not using search. Our volunteer Moderators will be monitoring the lounge to assist you in finding your answers but I think you'll find that all members of FlyerTalk are here to assist you with answers and advice.
We're all glad you are here.
The previous NEWBIE LOUNGE threads are archived here
And
2014 NEWBIE LOUNGE: Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
Some very useful threads for new members to check include.
FAQ: American Airlines and AAdvantage - Please check here first!
HELP DESK: Ask questions about Lounge Access, Challenges, Upgrades, Miles & Points
Link to thread covering Weather, IRROPS (irregular operations) etc. of significance affecting American Airlines' operations. This thread contains links to some very useful assistance, AA weather policy and other tools.
[2015 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your AA-Related Questions Here (flame free)
Aug 3, 2015, 10:48 am
#901
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 11
Need clarification... On this forum it states that the 500 mile upgrades do not expire. The AA website says they do but when i call AA they are telling me that they expire on March after they are earned. So if I earn in Dec I only have three months to use???
Aug 3, 2015, 11:55 am
#902
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,929
I have some that have been around for more than a year, possibly two.
Aug 3, 2015, 11:56 am
#903
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AAdvantage PP
Posts: 13,913
Unless something has changed recently, stickers do not expire. However, if do not requalify for elite status during 2015 and therefore lose status as of March 1, 2016 you will not be able to use stickers until you achieve at least Gold status again.
Aug 3, 2015, 1:02 pm
#904
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,929
Is the source of your confusion the fact that the mileage counter is reset on March 1? The miles you earn between March 1 and February 28/29 give you four 500 mile upgrades for each 10,000 miles. This is what starts over on March 1, the coupons should carry over for ever but are not usable without status.
Aug 3, 2015, 7:19 pm
#905
Join Date: May 2015
Location: LAX, BUR
Programs: AS,AA,JB, HH Gold, Starriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Explorist, Global Entry
Posts: 1,933
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Aug 3, 2015, 7:44 pm
#906
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,581
Aug 3, 2015, 8:39 pm
#907
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP...couple hotels and cars too
Posts: 4,548
Sorry to have bothered the Moderator with this question earlier.
AA Voucher ?
It says valid for 1 year, which I didn't realize, and that sentence is not on the page of the apology.
Gift cards and movie coupons do not expire in California, can I hold AA to the same standard?
AA Voucher ?
It says valid for 1 year, which I didn't realize, and that sentence is not on the page of the apology.
Gift cards and movie coupons do not expire in California, can I hold AA to the same standard?
You didnt purchase the voucher, it will not fall under the CA law.
Aug 3, 2015, 9:50 pm
#908
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Aug 4, 2015, 9:36 am
#909
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
I've had a stack of e500s in my account since I became EP (15 years or so?) I've chipped a few away to upgrade travel companions, but they continue and will be there for me when I drop to lifetime Platinum.
Aug 5, 2015, 7:36 am
#910
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: AA
Posts: 377
I'm trying to find an AAdvantage award in business R/T STL-CZM. I can get back fine, but on the outbound, the only AAnytime Business awards are rather circuitous, i.e. AAnytime business awards STL-DFW are unavailable (must go through PHL/CLT), though DFW-CZM are available.
My question is, if I call and take a voluntary seat downgrade on STL-DFW, will business class baggage limits still apply? Or would it be basically a wash since I'd incur a fee to book over the phone? (I have no status).
Thanks.
My question is, if I call and take a voluntary seat downgrade on STL-DFW, will business class baggage limits still apply? Or would it be basically a wash since I'd incur a fee to book over the phone? (I have no status).
Thanks.
Aug 5, 2015, 8:12 am
#911
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,482
I'm trying to find an AAdvantage award in business R/T STL-CZM. I can get back fine, but on the outbound, the only AAnytime Business awards are rather circuitous, i.e. AAnytime business awards STL-DFW are unavailable (must go through PHL/CLT), though DFW-CZM are available.
My question is, if I call and take a voluntary seat downgrade on STL-DFW, will business class baggage limits still apply? Or would it be basically a wash since I'd incur a fee to book over the phone? (I have no status).
Thanks.
My question is, if I call and take a voluntary seat downgrade on STL-DFW, will business class baggage limits still apply? Or would it be basically a wash since I'd incur a fee to book over the phone? (I have no status).
Thanks.
To answer your question, yes, the business baggage allowance will apply if your first segment is in Y and second in J. I'd recommend putting the long routing on hold, then calling AA to change to Y on the STL-DFW segment.
Aug 5, 2015, 8:33 am
#912
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
I'm trying to find an AAdvantage award in business R/T STL-CZM. I can get back fine, but on the outbound, the only AAnytime Business awards are rather circuitous, i.e. AAnytime business awards STL-DFW are unavailable (must go through PHL/CLT), though DFW-CZM are available.
My question is, if I call and take a voluntary seat downgrade on STL-DFW, will business class baggage limits still apply? Or would it be basically a wash since I'd incur a fee to book over the phone? (I have no status).
Thanks.
My question is, if I call and take a voluntary seat downgrade on STL-DFW, will business class baggage limits still apply? Or would it be basically a wash since I'd incur a fee to book over the phone? (I have no status).
Thanks.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...le-aa-com.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
should be useful.
Awards are AAdvantage, which includes Dividend Miles members since late March. Awards are discussed in the "Combined Airline and Program" forum because AAdvantage (including awards) is a combined program now.
Aug 5, 2015, 8:40 am
#913
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: AA
Posts: 377
Do you mean sAAver? AAnytime awards are generally available as long as there's a seat for sale.
To answer your question, yes, the business baggage allowance will apply if your first segment is in Y and second in J. I'd recommend putting the long routing on hold, then calling AA to change to Y on the STL-DFW segment.
To answer your question, yes, the business baggage allowance will apply if your first segment is in Y and second in J. I'd recommend putting the long routing on hold, then calling AA to change to Y on the STL-DFW segment.
Thank you also JDiver.
Aug 6, 2015, 1:53 pm
#914
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,012
Flying AA for the first time in forever this Sunday for work. I find it hilarious how many seats AA attempts to monetize as 'preferred.' The middle seat on the 11th row, really?
Aug 6, 2015, 2:06 pm
#915
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
This is the airlines wave of the future; don't expect it to improve. It's also waived for those who fly frequently enough to have status or for those paying for better seats or higher fares.