Aug 22, 2016, 9:52 am
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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)
Jul 31, 2018, 10:43 pm
#286
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You can connect at ICN.
I flew CGK-ICN-DFW last year as a revenue pax. Booked through AA on 001 stock but the CGK-ICN leg was on Korean Air.
I flew CGK-ICN-DFW last year as a revenue pax. Booked through AA on 001 stock but the CGK-ICN leg was on Korean Air.
Aug 1, 2018, 12:07 am
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To be considered a through non-rev passenger at a connecting city, you must arrive there on AA or another airline and check in for the first connecting flight to your next destination. If your inbound flight is on another airline, you have to present the boarding pass for your previous flight before receiving the through designation. You do not have to be an NRSA passenger on the inbound flight; even a boarding pass for a ticket purchased at a fare available to the general public will get you the through status.
Aug 1, 2018, 12:12 am
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First, don't clear the first flight on which you were booked as a non-rev. When you are rolled-over to the next flight, you are upped to "T" status.
Second, connect on a separate ticket and show the boarding pass. The agent will alter your status to "T".
A lot of games being played.
Yes, but that vaguely avoids the question. There is no AA to AA metal connection.
This is about AA non-rev travel. An AA non-rev ticket cannot be combined with a ZED ticket on another carrier. Separate PNRs. Has nothing to do with what you can book as a separate PNR as a revenue passenger.
Aug 1, 2018, 12:39 am
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From the 2018 edition of the American Airlines Travel Guide:
If you cannot be accommodated on your desired flight, you will be transferred (if you are present) to the priority list of the next scheduled flight and will maintain priority within the same classification based on your original check-in time.
Aug 1, 2018, 6:51 am
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I flew CNF-GRU on LATAM and then same-day NRSA'd on GRU-MIA as a D1T. All I had to do was show the agent my LATAM boarding pass and I was good to go.
Aug 1, 2018, 7:08 pm
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Here is how it was explained to me. There are two ways to up your status to D1/2/3T at an international out-station.
First, don't clear the first flight on which you were booked as a non-rev. When you are rolled-over to the next flight, you are upped to "T" status.
Second, connect on a separate ticket and show the boarding pass. The agent will alter your status to "T".
A lot of games being played.
Yes, but that vaguely avoids the question. There is no AA to AA metal connection.
This is about AA non-rev travel. An AA non-rev ticket cannot be combined with a ZED ticket on another carrier. Separate PNRs. Has nothing to do with what you can book as a separate PNR as a revenue passenger.
First, don't clear the first flight on which you were booked as a non-rev. When you are rolled-over to the next flight, you are upped to "T" status.
Second, connect on a separate ticket and show the boarding pass. The agent will alter your status to "T".
A lot of games being played.
Yes, but that vaguely avoids the question. There is no AA to AA metal connection.
This is about AA non-rev travel. An AA non-rev ticket cannot be combined with a ZED ticket on another carrier. Separate PNRs. Has nothing to do with what you can book as a separate PNR as a revenue passenger.
Aug 1, 2018, 11:00 pm
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Since you are eligible for D1 and ZED travel, surely you are a spouse, a dependent or a parent an employee. Ask the employee to show you the American Airlines American Airlines Travel Guide. It is linked in the Travel section of Jetnet. The "T" or through passengers rules and procedure are explained on page 14.
Aug 2, 2018, 12:46 pm
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The entire process is a bit opaque. Even though eligible, I seldom non-rev.
Aug 5, 2018, 1:38 am
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Since you are eligible for D1 and ZED travel, surely you are a spouse, a dependent or a parent an employee. Ask the employee to show you the American Airlines American Airlines Travel Guide. It is linked in the Travel section of Jetnet. The "T" or through passengers rules and procedure are explained on page 14.
May 21, 2019, 11:26 am
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Non-Rev on AA Question
Was wondering if anyone here has experience with non-reving, the company I am going to start work for is flying me out non-rev tomorrow, 4 legs all on one ticket. I understand I would need to check in at the airport (even though the AA app for some reason is giving me the option to check in) however only three of the legs show up on “My Trips” while the first leg isn’t shown. Is this normal?
May 21, 2019, 11:44 am
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Was wondering if anyone here has experience with non-reving, the company I am going to start work for is flying me out non-rev tomorrow, 4 legs all on one ticket. I understand I would need to check in at the airport (even though the AA app for some reason is giving me the option to check in) however only three of the legs show up on “My Trips” while the first leg isn’t shown. Is this normal?
May 21, 2019, 11:50 am
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Feels like you should be getting more/better info from the company-- whole thing sounds a bit fishy otherwise.
May 21, 2019, 2:28 pm
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May 21, 2019, 3:17 pm
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Do not use the app to check in, just follow the instructions you were given by your new employer.
May 21, 2019, 3:17 pm
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Thanks for the VERY helpful information that answers my question fully. Always appreciate it. The employer is a major regional airline that has every legal reason in the world to book these types of tickets.
Now if the employer is flying you as a D-something, or lower, non-rev on their business; then something IS wrong.
Last edited by jayer; May 21, 2019 at 4:35 pm