Jan 25, 2014, 2:56 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Be sure to check the lengthy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...elections.html and oneworld and Other Airline (Partner) Awards info, rules 2014 on threads, as many members have posted questions - and useful answers - there. See the wiki posts for informative summaries.
Also be aware - AA have reduced capacity and apparently chosen to make MileSAAver flights significantly less available during predicted periods of high demand and high demand flights, undoubtedly keeping seats available for those willing to pay higher fares and use the new tiered AAnytime awards.
Older posts as of 1 Jan 2015 and later may be found in thd archived thread ARCHIVE: MileSAAver / SAAver award reduction discussion post 2015 AAdvantage merger
Older posts may dating from Aug 2011 through the AAdvantage program merger January 2015 be found in the archived thread here.
MileSAAver / SAAver award reduction / scarcity discussion
Feb 8, 2020 | 9:27 pm
#1786
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
Seeing J saver awards to SYD and MEL.
But the long segment on some are SFO-MEL but has the disclaimer that SFO-MEL service is subject to govt. approval.
So maybe it will vanish or maybe that is the reason it's available?
There are also a couple of SFO-NAN-SYD routings on Fiji Airways (FJ?). Odd thing is that SFO-NAN is a A330 and the NAN-SYD is on the A359.
But the long segment on some are SFO-MEL but has the disclaimer that SFO-MEL service is subject to govt. approval.
So maybe it will vanish or maybe that is the reason it's available?
There are also a couple of SFO-NAN-SYD routings on Fiji Airways (FJ?). Odd thing is that SFO-NAN is a A330 and the NAN-SYD is on the A359.
Feb 9, 2020 | 5:09 am
#1787
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 13,098
Seeing J saver awards to SYD and MEL.
But the long segment on some are SFO-MEL but has the disclaimer that SFO-MEL service is subject to govt. approval.
So maybe it will vanish or maybe that is the reason it's available?
There are also a couple of SFO-NAN-SYD routings on Fiji Airways (FJ?). Odd thing is that SFO-NAN is a A330 and the NAN-SYD is on the A359.
But the long segment on some are SFO-MEL but has the disclaimer that SFO-MEL service is subject to govt. approval.
So maybe it will vanish or maybe that is the reason it's available?
There are also a couple of SFO-NAN-SYD routings on Fiji Airways (FJ?). Odd thing is that SFO-NAN is a A330 and the NAN-SYD is on the A359.
Feb 9, 2020 | 8:29 am
#1788
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt,Marriott,BA,AS
Posts: 4,456
Seeing J saver awards to SYD and MEL.
But the long segment on some are SFO-MEL but has the disclaimer that SFO-MEL service is subject to govt. approval.
So maybe it will vanish or maybe that is the reason it's available?
There are also a couple of SFO-NAN-SYD routings on Fiji Airways (FJ?). Odd thing is that SFO-NAN is a A330 and the NAN-SYD is on the A359.
But the long segment on some are SFO-MEL but has the disclaimer that SFO-MEL service is subject to govt. approval.
So maybe it will vanish or maybe that is the reason it's available?
There are also a couple of SFO-NAN-SYD routings on Fiji Airways (FJ?). Odd thing is that SFO-NAN is a A330 and the NAN-SYD is on the A359.
Feb 9, 2020 | 10:21 am
#1789
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: DCA/IAD & BUF
Posts: 1,600
Yeah... I'm seeing these too. The MEL flights are out of LAX and also connect through to SYD. LAX will also bring up the SFO flights to SYD, as there are connections. The trans pacific legs are Qantas.
Handful of isolated flights in J showing towards the end of March and April (I didn't look farther out). There hasn't been anything new in forever it seems like on Qantas until last few days, except the Fiji Air flights. Nice. Grab them quick - I'm sure they won't last long.
Handful of isolated flights in J showing towards the end of March and April (I didn't look farther out). There hasn't been anything new in forever it seems like on Qantas until last few days, except the Fiji Air flights. Nice. Grab them quick - I'm sure they won't last long.
Feb 14, 2020 | 2:43 pm
#1790
Join Date: Aug 2003
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 466
An AA Award schedule change????
I am aware that if there is a schedule change I may be able to have this changed to AA Metal (and even get a direct flight!).
I received an email with a slight schedule change. The PHL - LHR flight is now arriving 10 minutes later in LHR. (To be honest this is not a change that has any REAL impact to our schedule).
Question: Given that small schedule change would I still qualify to request changing our tics to an AA direct flight (MIA - BCN)
Thanks for your insights and any help that you may be able to offer.
Feb 14, 2020 | 3:41 pm
#1791
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,778
My wife I have a ticketed Award on BA (FLL - BCN) in June. The routing is FLL - PHL - LHR - BCN All in Business class. (FLL - Phl on AA. And the rest on BA)
I am aware that if there is a schedule change I may be able to have this changed to AA Metal (and even get a direct flight!).
I received an email with a slight schedule change. The PHL - LHR flight is now arriving 10 minutes later in LHR. (To be honest this is not a change that has any REAL impact to our schedule).
Question: Given that small schedule change would I still qualify to request changing our tics to an AA direct flight (MIA - BCN)
Thanks for your insights and any help that you may be able to offer.
I am aware that if there is a schedule change I may be able to have this changed to AA Metal (and even get a direct flight!).
I received an email with a slight schedule change. The PHL - LHR flight is now arriving 10 minutes later in LHR. (To be honest this is not a change that has any REAL impact to our schedule).
Question: Given that small schedule change would I still qualify to request changing our tics to an AA direct flight (MIA - BCN)
Thanks for your insights and any help that you may be able to offer.
I assume there isnt award availability on the mire direct flight. Probably the savings in surcharges would be bigger than the change fee.
ps be sure to look also at Iberia flights.
Feb 15, 2020 | 7:48 am
#1792
Join Date: Aug 2003
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 466
An AA Award schedule change????
Unlikely if you have sufficient time for the transfer in LHR. You are not arriving any later or leaving earlier. How short is your LHR connection?
I assume there isnt award availability on the mire direct flight. Probably the savings in surcharges would be bigger than the change fee.
ps be sure to look also at Iberia flights.
I assume there isnt award availability on the mire direct flight. Probably the savings in surcharges would be bigger than the change fee.
ps be sure to look also at Iberia flights.
Feb 15, 2020 | 8:23 am
#1793
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,778
I would suggest getting Expertflyer and put in alerts for the routings you want. Since you are Exp, you can put a newly available route on hold and cancel the old flights without fee to get the miles for the new one (if you dont already have them).
I milk changes for better flights but I dont think this change gets you any consideration.
I milk changes for better flights but I dont think this change gets you any consideration.
Feb 15, 2020 | 8:49 am
#1794
Join Date: Aug 2003
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 466
An AA Award schedule change????
Unlikely if you have sufficient time for the transfer in LHR. You are not arriving any later or leaving earlier. How short is your LHR connection?
I assume there isnt award availability on the mire direct flight. Probably the savings in surcharges would be bigger than the change fee.
ps be sure to look also at Iberia flights.
I assume there isnt award availability on the mire direct flight. Probably the savings in surcharges would be bigger than the change fee.
ps be sure to look also at Iberia flights.
I would suggest getting Expertflyer and put in alerts for the routings you want. Since you are Exp, you can put a newly available route on hold and cancel the old flights without fee to get the miles for the new one (if you dont already have them).
I milk changes for better flights but I dont think this change gets you any consideration.
I milk changes for better flights but I dont think this change gets you any consideration.
Feb 16, 2020 | 10:55 am
#1795
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Riberas del Pilar, Mexico
Posts: 437
What exactly constitutes a schedule change long enough to warrant being put on a direct flight on a SAAver award? No status here but later this summer I’m going to attempt a Biz class award to LHR from LAX for next July/August. I can’t zip around airports as fast as I used to so even a legal connection time might not be enough for me plus with AA’s notorious maintenance issues lately...
Feb 16, 2020 | 11:43 am
#1796
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: DCA/IAD/WAS
Programs: MAR AMB, WOH Explorist, AA EXP, UA 2P
Posts: 2,147
What exactly constitutes a schedule change long enough to warrant being put on a direct flight on a SAAver award? No status here but later this summer Im going to attempt a Biz class award to LHR from LAX for next July/August. I cant zip around airports as fast as I used to so even a legal connection time might not be enough for me plus with AAs notorious maintenance issues lately...
Feb 16, 2020 | 11:57 am
#1797
Suspended
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 6,831
on a minor schedule change, approach it as a two-steper. first, ask for a slight accommodation into very next early/later flight. let it reticket and marinate a week. then, call back to get your dream reroute or even a full refund because the AA agent will use the current flights vs. original flights as the basis for comparison to determine if schedule change is significant enough.
Feb 20, 2020 | 7:53 am
#1800
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Omaha
Programs: AA Life Plat 4mm, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,487
I have NRT-SFO-LAX-OMA award ticked in J, routing not great. I see AA 60 which leaves at the same time would get us home 7 hours earlier, if Saver seats don’t post has anyone had success getting a flight change at the airport? Trip in April so I have checking every couple of days