Oct 27, 2012, 8:24 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Main Cabin Extra ("MCE") Enhanced Legroom in Coach
Eligibility, costs, refunds, what happens if bumped from MCE, etc.
Link to MCE page on aa.com
AA announced enhancements to MCE:
“Enhanced bin access” (bins over MCE seats placarded for MCE use only; Flight Attendants will not be required to enforce this placarding as police).
*Overhead bin space availability varies by aircraft
“Complimentary beer, wine and spirits.”
**Free alcohol is available on flights with full drink service
On aa.com, FAQ on MCE: Link
All listed members are allowed complimentary access for up to 8 traveling companions on the same reservation.
*For travel ticketed in booking code Y on or after August 30, 2017, you'll no longer get complimentary Main Cabin Extra or Preferred seats. This includes AAnytime awards booked in Main Cabin.
On a related note, and with a dedicated thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html and
Link to AA Preferred Seats FlyerTalk thread
Older posts have been archived to: ARCHIVE: Main Cabin Extra / MCE in service; questions, eligibility (consolidated)
Now that individual threads exist for each aircraft type, specific questions and comments regarding each aircraft should be posted in the relevant threads.
Examples:
Eligibility, costs, refunds, what happens if bumped from MCE, etc.
Link to MCE page on aa.com
aa.com: ... With Main Cabin Extra you get a seat towards the front of the Main Cabin with up to six inches of additional legroom to stretch out and relax. You also receive Group 5 boarding which gives you plenty of time to get on the plane, stow your luggage and get settled with prices starting at $20.
Beer, wine and spirits are on us; plus free Biscoff cookies or mini pretzels and soft drinks. Additional food or drinks may be available for free or to buy, depending on your route.**
Beer, wine and spirits are on us; plus free Biscoff cookies or mini pretzels and soft drinks. Additional food or drinks may be available for free or to buy, depending on your route.**
“Enhanced bin access” (bins over MCE seats placarded for MCE use only; Flight Attendants will not be required to enforce this placarding as police).
*Overhead bin space availability varies by aircraft
“Complimentary beer, wine and spirits.”
**Free alcohol is available on flights with full drink service
On aa.com, FAQ on MCE: Link
Who gets complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats?
- AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum members
- oneworld® SapphireSM and oneworld® EmeraldSM members
Customers who purchase a full-fare Main Cabin ticket*
- oneworld® SapphireSM and oneworld® EmeraldSM members
All listed members are allowed complimentary access for up to 8 traveling companions on the same reservation.
AAdvantage Gold and oneworld® RubySM members
- Enjoy complimentary access within 24 hours of departure when seats are available
Other restrictions
Basic Economy fare tickets aren't eligible for complimentary/discounted access to Main Cabin Extra seats.*For travel ticketed in booking code Y on or after August 30, 2017, you'll no longer get complimentary Main Cabin Extra or Preferred seats. This includes AAnytime awards booked in Main Cabin.
Link to AA Preferred Seats FlyerTalk thread
Q: Can I purchase the new seat product if I am traveling on an AAdvantage MileSAAver Award ticket or Business Extra PlanAAhead ticket?
A: Yes, Main Cabin Extra is available for purchase when traveling on a Business Extra Plan AAhead ticket. Main Cabin Extra can be purchased by travelers on an AAdvantage MileSAAver Award and by travelers on an AAdvantage AAnytime Award. This is for travelers without status. Ability to purchase on the SAAver award and requirement to pay on an AAnytime award are recent changes.
A: Yes, Main Cabin Extra is available for purchase when traveling on a Business Extra Plan AAhead ticket. Main Cabin Extra can be purchased by travelers on an AAdvantage MileSAAver Award and by travelers on an AAdvantage AAnytime Award. This is for travelers without status. Ability to purchase on the SAAver award and requirement to pay on an AAnytime award are recent changes.
Now that individual threads exist for each aircraft type, specific questions and comments regarding each aircraft should be posted in the relevant threads.
Examples:
- A321T: MCE Rows 11-16. Best Economy / MCE seat on AA transcon Airbus A321 / A321T / 32B (consolidated)
- 737: MCE rows 8-13 (row 7 removed). Best MCE / Main Cabin Extra seats on the 738 / 737-800 (consolidated)
- 777-300ER / 77W: MCE rows 16-19. Best 77W / 777-300ER Economy Class / Main Cabin Extra / MCE seat (consolidated)
Main Cabin Extra / MCE questions, eligibility, etc. (consolidated)
Nov 23, 2014, 11:26 am
#76
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I would like to thank you guys for your patience in helping me understand this. It all makes sense now:
My AS status was too new, so AA thought I had no status. No-status members don't get comp MCE; they can buy it, but not on award tickets, which is what I booked. This means under no circumstance could I possibly get MCE, so the system simply showed them as unavailable.
Well, today my AS status came thru, and it looks a lot better:
My AS status was too new, so AA thought I had no status. No-status members don't get comp MCE; they can buy it, but not on award tickets, which is what I booked. This means under no circumstance could I possibly get MCE, so the system simply showed them as unavailable.
Well, today my AS status came thru, and it looks a lot better:
Nov 27, 2014, 12:59 am
#77
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Has anyone else had issues with AA recognising their OW sapphire status (in my case Cathay Pacific gold)? I'd like to book MCE seats for our flights next summer by put it is asking for £37 each on MMB despite my details being correct. Phone calls have also been no help. My status doesn't expire until after the flight, I'm also concerned I may not get the free checked luggage.
Nov 30, 2014, 10:22 pm
#78
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Has anyone else had issues with AA recognising their OW sapphire status (in my case Cathay Pacific gold)? I'd like to book MCE seats for our flights next summer by put it is asking for £37 each on MMB despite my details being correct. Phone calls have also been no help. My status doesn't expire until after the flight, I'm also concerned I may not get the free checked luggage.
Dec 1, 2014, 1:41 pm
#79
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"Priority Seating" is not a whole alliance oneworld elite "benefit".
Some member airlines choose to provide "Priority Seating" to *O elites - but this is not across the alliance.
There is even the caveat: (http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/oneworld-benefits)
Some member airlines choose to provide "Priority Seating" to *O elites - but this is not across the alliance.
There is even the caveat: (http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/oneworld-benefits)
Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating**
**In accordance with the individual policy of the oneworld airline operating the flight.
Last edited by serfty; Dec 1, 2014 at 1:59 pm
Dec 2, 2014, 4:03 pm
#80
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Location: Germany
Programs: BA Silver, LH FTL, HHonors Gold
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Hi,
I have the BA silver status which is recognised in the AA booking and I can select all MCE seats without extra charge.
My wife and child have a seperate booking as they do not return with me on the same day, but we have the same flights on the way from Madrid to Lima via Miami.
Is there a chance that support will be able to seat them in the MCE without extra charge as it would be possible if they were on the same booking? Experiences on this?
Thank you in advance and best regards
I have the BA silver status which is recognised in the AA booking and I can select all MCE seats without extra charge.
My wife and child have a seperate booking as they do not return with me on the same day, but we have the same flights on the way from Madrid to Lima via Miami.
Is there a chance that support will be able to seat them in the MCE without extra charge as it would be possible if they were on the same booking? Experiences on this?
Thank you in advance and best regards
Jan 26, 2015, 4:06 pm
#81
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AA PLAT - MCE for international flight
Hi everyone,
I have AA Plat and when I booked the my trip this morning to Vietnam in April; somehow I was able to select MCE for domestic flights (PHL<->ORD), but I was unable to select MCE for the international flights which AA operated (ORD<->NRT) it only allowed me to selected preffered seat. Is this true that MCE for AA Plat only applied to domestic flight and not international flight? or it's only applied to Y fare? I have Q fare. Thank you very much for your help.
Q
I have AA Plat and when I booked the my trip this morning to Vietnam in April; somehow I was able to select MCE for domestic flights (PHL<->ORD), but I was unable to select MCE for the international flights which AA operated (ORD<->NRT) it only allowed me to selected preffered seat. Is this true that MCE for AA Plat only applied to domestic flight and not international flight? or it's only applied to Y fare? I have Q fare. Thank you very much for your help.
Q
Jan 26, 2015, 5:31 pm
#82
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Hi everyone,
I have AA Plat and when I booked the my trip this morning to Vietnam in April; somehow I was able to select MCE for domestic flights (PHL<->ORD), but I was unable to select MCE for the international flights which AA operated (ORD<->NRT) it only allowed me to selected preffered seat. Is this true that MCE for AA Plat only applied to domestic flight and not international flight? or it's only applied to Y fare? I have Q fare. Thank you very much for your help.
Q
I have AA Plat and when I booked the my trip this morning to Vietnam in April; somehow I was able to select MCE for domestic flights (PHL<->ORD), but I was unable to select MCE for the international flights which AA operated (ORD<->NRT) it only allowed me to selected preffered seat. Is this true that MCE for AA Plat only applied to domestic flight and not international flight? or it's only applied to Y fare? I have Q fare. Thank you very much for your help.
Q
Jan 27, 2015, 7:37 am
#84
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I have AA Plat and when I booked the my trip this morning to Vietnam in April; somehow I was able to select MCE for domestic flights (PHL<->ORD), but I was unable to select MCE for the international flights which AA operated (ORD<->NRT) it only allowed me to selected preffered seat.
Jan 27, 2015, 8:09 am
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Jan 27, 2015, 8:38 am
#87
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Thanks for the clarification. I checked with seatguru and confirmed that it's a 3-class 772.
3Cforme, Abidjan,
Thank you both! indeed it's a 772.
Jan 27, 2015, 9:43 am
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Jan 27, 2015, 10:09 am
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