Large Pax buying 2 seats on AA flight... get AAdvantage credit for each?
Jan 28, 2008, 3:05 pm
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Large Pax buying 2 seats on AA flight... get AAdvantage credit for each?
I am a big guy, though still able to fit into an AA seat without seatbelt extender; I do not spill over into the adjacent seat. However, I was thinking, if a person buys 2 seats on an AA flight in order to accommodate the person's physical size, can said person get Aadvantage credit for both of the seats?
This could be a relatively lucrative way to maximize the benefits of a MR if so...
eta: I did a search, but the threads relating to Pax Of Size seemed to all relate to FTers looking for compensation for having had to sit next to (practically underneath) one.
This could be a relatively lucrative way to maximize the benefits of a MR if so...
eta: I did a search, but the threads relating to Pax Of Size seemed to all relate to FTers looking for compensation for having had to sit next to (practically underneath) one.
Jan 28, 2008, 3:08 pm
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I am a big guy, though still able to fit into an AA seat without seatbelt extender; I do not spill over into the adjacent seat. However, I was thinking, if a person buys 2 seats on an AA flight in order to accommodate the person's physical size, can said person get Aadvantage credit for both of the seats?
This could be a relatively lucrative way to maximize the benefits of a MR if so...
eta: I did a search, but the threads relating to Pax Of Size seemed to all relate to FTers looking for compensation for having had to sit next to (practically underneath) one.
This could be a relatively lucrative way to maximize the benefits of a MR if so...
eta: I did a search, but the threads relating to Pax Of Size seemed to all relate to FTers looking for compensation for having had to sit next to (practically underneath) one.
Jan 28, 2008, 3:12 pm
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Jan 28, 2008, 3:15 pm
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Jan 28, 2008, 3:19 pm
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Seems to me to be only fair - I'd be interested to hear what you find out if you call them, your right about the MR's if this is the case!
Does SWA give double points for people they require to purchase two seats?
Does SWA give double points for people they require to purchase two seats?
Jan 28, 2008, 3:36 pm
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Iirc, miles for one seat only - the more the incentive to buy YUP/KUP etc. and qualify on points, not to mention get more comfort.
Jan 28, 2008, 3:37 pm
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call, discuss, debate, eleborate, etc
it's still a no
it's still a no
Jan 28, 2008, 3:38 pm
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If you can fly the friendly skies, United does offer miles for a second seat.
Jan 28, 2008, 3:44 pm
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It seems to me that this would be a good way to encourage Pax of Size to actually purchase the number of seats they would occupy; I cannot think of a good reason why AA would not give credit for each seat flown in. Yes, a few FTers (specifically, I) would take aadvantage of the rule in order to maximize their MRs, but I think it would be a net positive in avoiding awkward situations for other pax to suffer and FA's to ignore.
Jan 28, 2008, 3:48 pm
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It seems to me that this would be a good way to encourage Pax of Size to actually purchase the number of seats they would occupy; I cannot think of a good reason why AA would not give credit for each seat flown in. Yes, a few FTers (specifically, I) would take aadvantage of the rule in order to maximize their MRs, but I think it would be a net positive in avoiding awkward situations for other pax to suffer and FA's to ignore.
Cheers.
Jan 28, 2008, 3:50 pm
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The OP seems to want elaboration.. He can check on AA.com Advantage terms and conditions..
"Mileage can only be accumulated one time per flight, regardless of the number of seats purchased. "
So the answer is still NO... but I am sure that others will debate this.
http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?...Conditions.jsp
"Mileage can only be accumulated one time per flight, regardless of the number of seats purchased. "
So the answer is still NO... but I am sure that others will debate this.
http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?...Conditions.jsp
Last edited by nytango; Jan 28, 2008 at 3:54 pm Reason: added link
Jan 28, 2008, 3:52 pm
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SWA does not give credit for the 2nd seat. BUT, they refund the money if the flight goes out with ANY open seats. They give you your money back regardless of the ticket being refundable or not.
You purchase the second seat just as the first. Instead of using your full 1st name, you only use your 1st initial.
At checkin, you get a printed card to put on the seond seat so no one sits there.
You purchase the second seat just as the first. Instead of using your full 1st name, you only use your 1st initial.
At checkin, you get a printed card to put on the seond seat so no one sits there.
Jan 28, 2008, 6:39 pm
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however, your Cello/Viola or other instrument could have it's own seat and ear it's own miles. So maybe John "Left Cheek" Smith could as well, and he just sits by John Smith? Or book one for your Viola and get both swipped
Jan 28, 2008, 6:40 pm
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. Less R/t's to EXP