incorrectly given exp??
Jan 17, 2009, 2:26 pm
#31
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You rarely, if ever, need to show your card (except perhaps at BA lounges).
Jan 17, 2009, 5:12 pm
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This is why the BA lounge dragons demand to see the card. BA knows about this loophole. The other Oneworld carriers either don't know or don't care.
Jan 17, 2009, 10:07 pm
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I'm curious if OP has some kind of corporate contract with AA or uses a particular travel service. Sometimes they are known to provide names to AA, although it is not usually to EXP level.
For these kinds of things, my general rule is to avoid drawing attention to yourself, and enjoy the perks when/if they arise.
For these kinds of things, my general rule is to avoid drawing attention to yourself, and enjoy the perks when/if they arise.
Jan 18, 2009, 5:08 pm
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I have no business contacts with AA. I book all my travel personally, through aa.com. I'm still confused.
Jan 18, 2009, 5:13 pm
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Jan 18, 2009, 5:20 pm
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I guess one thing to try would simply be to call the Exp desk and ask what your current eVIP balance is. If the answer is zero then the gig is probably up (unless of course you had remaining eVIPs from other situations).
Regards
Jan 19, 2009, 7:43 pm
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The phone system says EXP, online says EXP, so I get to book tickets and not be charged for upgrades (if I'm not buying F/J). My flight on Wednesday, once I get back from Milan and connect right on to Dallas then Austin (UGH!), is a ticket that was purchased after the status changed. If that one says EXP then I'll know that it's real.
I just don't see how they could screw this up and accidentally give out something like EXP.
I just don't see how they could screw this up and accidentally give out something like EXP.
Jan 21, 2009, 2:24 pm
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Finished my return from Milan today. My boarding pass and subsequent tickets all showed EXP. Which when I checked in for the outbound it showed PLT on my boarding pass on the way here to Milan.
I got into JFK, dropped my connecting bags and went up to the club where they directed me to the Flagship (not sure why since I'm in first to Dallas as EXP but I didn't think that qualified for Flagship). I'm guessing it's as an arrival from Milan flight?
Took a shower, which are pretty nice and am eating tiny sandwiches while waiting for my Dallas flight. Everything shows EXP now. Still don't get it and now that I'm getting the perks at the airport too, I'm not going to try my luck to call and find out how I got the status.
I got into JFK, dropped my connecting bags and went up to the club where they directed me to the Flagship (not sure why since I'm in first to Dallas as EXP but I didn't think that qualified for Flagship). I'm guessing it's as an arrival from Milan flight?
Took a shower, which are pretty nice and am eating tiny sandwiches while waiting for my Dallas flight. Everything shows EXP now. Still don't get it and now that I'm getting the perks at the airport too, I'm not going to try my luck to call and find out how I got the status.
Jan 21, 2009, 2:38 pm
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Finished my return from Milan today. My boarding pass and subsequent tickets all showed EXP. Which when I checked in for the outbound it showed PLT on my boarding pass on the way here to Milan.
I got into JFK, dropped my connecting bags and went up to the club where they directed me to the Flagship (not sure why since I'm in first to Dallas as EXP but I didn't think that qualified for Flagship). I'm guessing it's as an arrival from Milan flight?
Took a shower, which are pretty nice and am eating tiny sandwiches while waiting for my Dallas flight. Everything shows EXP now. Still don't get it and now that I'm getting the perks at the airport too, I'm not going to try my luck to call and find out how I got the status.
I got into JFK, dropped my connecting bags and went up to the club where they directed me to the Flagship (not sure why since I'm in first to Dallas as EXP but I didn't think that qualified for Flagship). I'm guessing it's as an arrival from Milan flight?
Took a shower, which are pretty nice and am eating tiny sandwiches while waiting for my Dallas flight. Everything shows EXP now. Still don't get it and now that I'm getting the perks at the airport too, I'm not going to try my luck to call and find out how I got the status.
Jan 21, 2009, 2:38 pm
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Finished my return from Milan today. My boarding pass and subsequent tickets all showed EXP. Which when I checked in for the outbound it showed PLT on my boarding pass on the way here to Milan.
I got into JFK, dropped my connecting bags and went up to the club where they directed me to the Flagship (not sure why since I'm in first to Dallas as EXP but I didn't think that qualified for Flagship). I'm guessing it's as an arrival from Milan flight?
Took a shower, which are pretty nice and am eating tiny sandwiches while waiting for my Dallas flight. Everything shows EXP now. Still don't get it and now that I'm getting the perks at the airport too, I'm not going to try my luck to call and find out how I got the status.
I got into JFK, dropped my connecting bags and went up to the club where they directed me to the Flagship (not sure why since I'm in first to Dallas as EXP but I didn't think that qualified for Flagship). I'm guessing it's as an arrival from Milan flight?
Took a shower, which are pretty nice and am eating tiny sandwiches while waiting for my Dallas flight. Everything shows EXP now. Still don't get it and now that I'm getting the perks at the airport too, I'm not going to try my luck to call and find out how I got the status.
Seriously, congratulations on your apparent good luck!
Jan 21, 2009, 2:42 pm
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Cheers.
Jan 21, 2009, 2:47 pm
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When you attempt to upgrade a domestic ticket that you are in the process of booking, does it say "0 upgrades required?"
Jan 21, 2009, 2:51 pm
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Yup, a same day international connection.
Last edited by serfty; Jan 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Jan 21, 2009, 3:02 pm
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Can you please call AA to solve this mystery and report your findings here so that I can then get a full nights sleep again ?
