Aug 22, 2016, 9:52 am
Last edit by: JDiver
Non-Revenue Space Available and Related AA Travel
NOTE: Non-revenue passengers no longer have to abide by a dress code, merely appear neat and clean, not offensive - same as revenue passengers. July 2017.
Non-revenue / nonrev / NRSA travel issues (terms conditions, etc.) (consolidated)
Dec 24, 2016, 9:46 am
#226
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Signatures
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: London, England
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, National Exec, AA EXP Emeritus
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As a reminder, FlyerTalk is not a community centred on NRSA travel, and you may find answers to this type of question more readily in other venues. Not saying we can't have the discussion here, just being clear about the audience we have and how it may differ from audiences on other sites.
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Dec 24, 2016, 12:28 pm
#227
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,642
As a registered companion, you receive the same boarding priority (D1 and D2) as the employee or his/her dependents; however, the value of the trips is considered imputed income which has to be declared on your tax return (you will get a 1099 form at the end of the year).
Dec 24, 2016, 9:11 pm
#228
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Boston, MA (BOS)
Programs: AA PLT Pro 2MM, DL Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Ambassador + LT Plat, COFC Venture X, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 5,587
The A is positive space. The # represents corresponding pay grade. LAA managing directors and above receive positive space, LUS certain managers did and have been grandfathered in. This exception, along with elevating the status of TWA retirees (those who retired/separated from TWA prior to the transaction closing on 4/10/2001) to D2R from TWR are why many AA retirees are particularly peeved. Many AA retirees feel they should be grandfathered in and expectations were set by old management that they would retain the standby privileges as active employees particularly among those who took part in voluntary early out packages.
Last edited by AAerSTL; Dec 24, 2016 at 9:19 pm Reason: spelling
Dec 26, 2016, 8:04 pm
#229
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego (SAN)
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 940
As a registered companion, you receive the same boarding priority (D1 and D2) as the employee or his/her dependents; however, the value of the trips is considered imputed income which has to be declared on your tax return (you will get a 1099 form at the end of the year).
Apr 4, 2017, 6:22 am
#230
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ORD MDW
Programs: AA, UA, DL , IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold - 2009 FT Fantasy Football Champion
Posts: 6,855
Those that use the AA20 benefit, do you find your fare (AA.COM), put it on hold and then your employee sponsor calls and completes the booking?
Not clear how the process works.
There is also no limit on usage?
Thanks for any insight or thoughts!
Not clear how the process works.
There is also no limit on usage?
Thanks for any insight or thoughts!
Apr 4, 2017, 7:15 am
#231
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Charlotte
Programs: AA EX PLAT
Posts: 89
AA20 tickets are only available to employees, spouses, travel companions, children and parents. All must be registered in the employees travel pass account. They verify this. Go on aa.com to hold the reservation, then call 888-WE-FLY-AA (888-933-5922) for booking and purchasing assistance. No limit on useage.
Apr 4, 2017, 10:17 am
#232
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ORD MDW
Programs: AA, UA, DL , IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold - 2009 FT Fantasy Football Champion
Posts: 6,855
AA20 tickets are only available to employees, spouses, travel companions, children and parents. All must be registered in the employees travel pass account. They verify this. Go on aa.com to hold the reservation, then call 888-WE-FLY-AA (888-933-5922) for booking and purchasing assistance. No limit on useage.
I am eligible, just looking for peoples experience on usage.
Sounds like book and hold and have the transaction completed by the employee.
Jul 19, 2017, 5:57 am
#233
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Birmingham, AL
Programs: Aadvantage, Skymiles
Posts: 39
AA will eliminate Non-rev dress code (to merge)
I didn't see this posted on here, so here it is.
I, for one, can't wait until I can wear my leggings, shorts, or flip-flops as an NRSA. Kidding, of course, but this will be interesting. Doug Parker announced yesterday that Non-rev traveler dress standard will be the same as revenue customers. If attire is clean and neat and not offensive, it flies. Even in PREMIUM cabins.
Parker said the new policy will help gate agents focus on providing service to revenue customers.
I, for one, can't wait until I can wear my leggings, shorts, or flip-flops as an NRSA. Kidding, of course, but this will be interesting. Doug Parker announced yesterday that Non-rev traveler dress standard will be the same as revenue customers. If attire is clean and neat and not offensive, it flies. Even in PREMIUM cabins.
Parker said the new policy will help gate agents focus on providing service to revenue customers.
Jul 19, 2017, 7:24 am
#234
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Kansas City, USA
Programs: AA Gold, Delta Platinum, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat, AVIS Preferred, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,066
I fly Non-Rev as well (As a Registered Companion of a family member) and this announcement is welcome in the fact that I don't have to wear jeans to places like Phoenix and Palm Springs where it has been crazy hot this summer. Hopefully the new NRSA dresscode will not create any issues.
Jul 19, 2017, 9:22 am
#238
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: OKC
Programs: IHG Spire, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 2,274
Agree. Not saying I want to see people in F in a wifebeater and cutoff jean shorts, but a decent pair of shorts and a clean tshirt isn't unreasonable these days.
Jul 19, 2017, 9:43 am
#239
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA LT Gold
Posts: 3,646
All you have to do is look at your tablet book or just mind your own business and you won't notice my wifebeater or cutoff jeans.
Jul 19, 2017, 9:56 am
#240
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Birmingham, AL
Programs: Aadvantage, Skymiles
Posts: 39
This "should" eliminate many of the problems with agents randomly denying boarding or premium cabin seating to Non-revs. At least I hope it will.