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Frequently Asked Questions: American Airlines and AAdvantage
Please check here first: resources, thread links, etc.
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May 29, 2009, 3:11 pm
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I'm not sure if something is in the works with regard to the existing Challenge thread, but it's no longer useful, IMO. I'd sent a PM to JDiver about this a few weeks back, and he said things were underfoot- and I assume that he was referring to this fantastic main thread. Kudos to you, dstan!
The challenge thread is so long and unwieldy, though, as to have little value. All of the answers are in there, they're just hard to find. I realize that it is a fair amount of work, but a streamlined thread would be more useful as a sticky, I think.
The challenge thread is so long and unwieldy, though, as to have little value. All of the answers are in there, they're just hard to find. I realize that it is a fair amount of work, but a streamlined thread would be more useful as a sticky, I think.
May 30, 2009, 4:54 pm
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As a UA 1K MM who is weighing options, I just want to say this thread is excellent work by dstan.
May 30, 2009, 6:07 pm
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Incidentally, since it might be relevant to you as a 1K, I've just edited the upgrade section to make it clear that EXPs receive complimentary domestic upgrades and do not need to use 500-mile upgrades / stickers.
Jun 13, 2009, 1:42 pm
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• How do I book award travel using my AAdvantage miles?
Your AAdvantage miles can be used for three different types of award tickets: AA Awards, All-Partner Awards, and oneworld Awards. AA and oneworld Awards can be booked online, while All-Partner Awards must be booked by telephone, usually incurring an additional service fee. [/URL]
Your AAdvantage miles can be used for three different types of award tickets: AA Awards, All-Partner Awards, and oneworld Awards. AA and oneworld Awards can be booked online, while All-Partner Awards must be booked by telephone, usually incurring an additional service fee. [/URL]
Jun 14, 2009, 3:13 pm
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I think so, but am not really familiar with or up-to-date on these awards. Please let me know if something needs to be changed:
http://www.oneworld.com/ow/flight-in...your-itinerary
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...d-threads.html
http://www.oneworld.com/ow/flight-in...your-itinerary
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...d-threads.html
Jun 14, 2009, 4:38 pm
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I think so, but am not really familiar with or up-to-date on these awards. Please let me know if something needs to be changed:
http://www.oneworld.com/ow/flight-in...your-itinerary
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...d-threads.html
http://www.oneworld.com/ow/flight-in...your-itinerary
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...d-threads.html
If I am not mistakes, your link is for paid oneworld flights bookable on oneworld.com right?
Jun 14, 2009, 8:53 pm
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I thought I read it somewhere, but I can't for the life of me find it now, so as far as I can tell, you are right! I've updated that post - thanks!
Jun 17, 2009, 10:31 am
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ORC?
I was just searching this thread for ORC and "Original Routing Credit" to provide a link for a member,and didn't find a link here. That would be a good addition.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Jun 17, 2009, 12:32 pm
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• I was rerouted, can I still get my AA miles?
Searching the thread for "Original Routing Credit" does return that post for me - I will add ORC to the thread link title, though.
Jun 23, 2009, 3:36 pm
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Aug 6, 2009, 12:55 pm
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Aug 26, 2009, 3:02 pm
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Sep 2, 2009, 11:28 am
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Sep 16, 2009, 6:20 pm
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Reservations and Award Travel
• Does anyone have a discount or promotion code?
Proprietary discount codes, including DealFinder codes, should not be requested or posted in the AA Forum, and such posts will be deleted by the moderators. However, purchasing an Entertainment Book will give you immediate online access to a 5% discount code (blackout dates apply, expires at end of calendar year), and a second 5% discount code when your book arrives in the mail. A current list of public bonus offers can always be found listed on AA.com.
AA.com: Bonus Offers
FT: Gogo Inflight Wifi Discounts
FT: Admirals Club Discounts (2009 at select clubs) | Admirals Club Discounts (general)
• Does anyone have a discount or promotion code?
Proprietary discount codes, including DealFinder codes, should not be requested or posted in the AA Forum, and such posts will be deleted by the moderators. However, purchasing an Entertainment Book will give you immediate online access to a 5% discount code (blackout dates apply, expires at end of calendar year), and a second 5% discount code when your book arrives in the mail. A current list of public bonus offers can always be found listed on AA.com.
AA.com: Bonus Offers
FT: Gogo Inflight Wifi Discounts
FT: Admirals Club Discounts (2009 at select clubs) | Admirals Club Discounts (general)
Sep 16, 2009, 7:46 pm
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I was told by a Supervisor in the CS department at Entertainment that the 2010 book no longer has a 5% discount code for AA. The only discount is for $10 off per ticket. This is contrary to the advertising on the entertainment.com site, which still shows the discount. Those with 2009 books can still get the 5% discount through the end of this year, subject to the black out dates. -- Suzanne