Jul 5, 2017, 12:02 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Changing a Frequent Flyer Number on AA Bookings
You may find the Frequent Flyer Number area grayed out, or be unable to change FFN online via aa.com. Alternatives:Call AA reservations at 800-433-7300.
Tweet @AmericanAir and ask the Twitter team to do it - though the best way is to have them follow you first and then send them a DM to keep your information private.
Request the FFN change at the check-in counter or, if you arrive before they get very busy, the gate.
Using the Finnair or Royal Jordanian website to change your FFN seems to no longer work. (AA use Sabre, several other one world airlines use Amadeus.)
NOTE: If switching from AAdvantage to another scheme's FFN, please be aware: Benefitting from a privilege granted for your AAdvantage status and changing your FFN to earn on another airline is generally prohibited by AAdvantage Terms and Conditions. Doing so might risk that benefit (e.g. upgrade).
From the AAdvantage Terms and Conditions (link)
Earning AAdvantage Miles
"You cannot accrue partner airline miles with your partner frequent flyer number if you have already used your AAdvantage number to obtain AAdvantage program benefits such as First or Business Class upgrades, baggage fee waivers or complimentary access to Preferred/Main Cabin Extra seats. Additionally, you cannot redeem partner airline miles with your partner frequent flyer number and obtain AAdvantage program benefits such as priority boarding and access to preferred seats."
Older and obsolete posts have been moved to ARCHIVE: Changing FFN / Frequent Flyer Number on AA Bookings
Updated 5 Jul 2017 by JDiver
Change FFN / frequent flyer number on AA booking? (master thread)
Jul 24, 2017, 8:16 pm
#31
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,260
Earlier this year, I was flying JFK-LHR-BOM with LHR-BOM on BA. I was on a gifted SWU from JFK-LHR so credited that leg to AA. At LHR, I had to collect my BP and asked the transit agent to change LHR-BOM to BAEC and it showed correctly on BP. I then went to First Lounge where I was asked(correctly) to show my Emerald Card as the BP showed Sapphire(BA). LHR-BOM credited to AA in the end (and I got a ridiculous 638 AA miles for that - with the bonus).
I have a similar trip coming up and both JFK-LHR/LHR-JFK legs have cleared SWU already for next month. I wish I can change to BAEC as the ticket was really cheap using Citi TYP
I have a similar trip coming up and both JFK-LHR/LHR-JFK legs have cleared SWU already for next month. I wish I can change to BAEC as the ticket was really cheap using Citi TYP
Jul 26, 2017, 9:36 am
#32
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 13
How to Credit American Flights to Other Loyalty
I see a lot of articles and threads on WHAT you should credit your flights to based on strategies and what not...
I am about to hit EXP and would like to stop collecting Advantage Miles and instead get BAVIOS, CXAM, or EGM....
But I cant seem to find any information on HOW to actually do that...
like when I am booking my American Tix for the rest of the year how do I get points on other Airlines for my american flights
Thanks,
Jay
I am about to hit EXP and would like to stop collecting Advantage Miles and instead get BAVIOS, CXAM, or EGM....
But I cant seem to find any information on HOW to actually do that...
like when I am booking my American Tix for the rest of the year how do I get points on other Airlines for my american flights
Thanks,
Jay
Jul 26, 2017, 10:20 am
#33
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: AA EXP, AA LT Gold, SPG Plat 75
Posts: 890
I see a lot of articles and threads on WHAT you should credit your flights to based on strategies and what not...
I am about to hit EXP and would like to stop collecting Advantage Miles and instead get BAVIOS, CXAM, or EGM....
But I cant seem to find any information on HOW to actually do that...
like when I am booking my American Tix for the rest of the year how do I get points on other Airlines for my american flights
Thanks,
Jay
I am about to hit EXP and would like to stop collecting Advantage Miles and instead get BAVIOS, CXAM, or EGM....
But I cant seem to find any information on HOW to actually do that...
like when I am booking my American Tix for the rest of the year how do I get points on other Airlines for my american flights
Thanks,
Jay
Just change the frequent flyer program/number associated on the bookings you want to credit elsewhere.
Jul 26, 2017, 10:32 am
#34
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: IWI; Work: DCA/Everywhere; Play: LAS/SJU/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, LEYE Gold
Posts: 6,670
I'd hazard a guess that OP also wants to continue using his EXP benefits while earning other airlines' miles.
Jul 26, 2017, 10:45 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 13
Wouldn't want it to interfere with my status with IRROPs/upgrades...and move me lower down the food chain if I credited elsewhere
Jul 26, 2017, 11:14 am
#36
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: BAEC Gold, Delta Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, AMEX Platinum (US)
Posts: 18,487
You can use your EXP status for check-in, lounge access etc. by showing your card but without your EXP number in the booking then you're not getting any upgrades, other than operational ones based on your new oneworld status.
For IRROPs you could always try calling the EXP desk (once you reach oneworld Emerald with your new carrier it'll direct you there anyways) but you're hoping for some manual intervention there, because there's no way AA will pick up on your EXP status when there's another FFP in the booking.
You could always change your FFP number in the lounge once your upgrade has cleared but obviously you'll miss out on any gate/"battlefield" upgrades.
Last edited by Fraser; Jul 26, 2017 at 12:29 pm
Jul 26, 2017, 11:51 am
#37
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Tucson, AZ USA
Programs: DL-Platinum / AS-PlatPro / Hyatt - Glob / Hilton-Diamond
Posts: 1,573
I simply want to credit my AA flights to AS.
I sign on to AA.com using my AA credentials, so all the "traveler info" fields are pre-populated for me, including my AAdvantage#. When I update the FFN to AS, it thinks I'm trying to "create new passenger" and makes me fill out all the traveler info fields. Very aggravating.
I sign on to AA.com using my AA credentials, so all the "traveler info" fields are pre-populated for me, including my AAdvantage#. When I update the FFN to AS, it thinks I'm trying to "create new passenger" and makes me fill out all the traveler info fields. Very aggravating.
Jul 26, 2017, 2:47 pm
#38
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
I simply want to credit my AA flights to AS.
I sign on to AA.com using my AA credentials, so all the "traveler info" fields are pre-populated for me, including my AAdvantage#. When I update the FFN to AS, it thinks I'm trying to "create new passenger" and makes me fill out all the traveler info fields. Very aggravating.
I sign on to AA.com using my AA credentials, so all the "traveler info" fields are pre-populated for me, including my AAdvantage#. When I update the FFN to AS, it thinks I'm trying to "create new passenger" and makes me fill out all the traveler info fields. Very aggravating.
Please read the Wikipost at the top of the page in this existing thread, where we have merged your query.
/Moderator
Last edited by JDiver; Jul 26, 2017 at 2:52 pm
Sep 12, 2017, 7:02 am
#39
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: Delta Platinum, Etihad Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 139
I have an upcoming flight DUS-LHR-LAX RT booked through AA, with the DUS-LHR on BA metal and the LHR-LAX on AA. I'd like to credit the LHR-LAX legs to Etihad. Will this mean the DUS-LHR legs 'go to waste?' Or is there a way to credit these legs to BA or AA and split the crediting of my flight?
Dec 5, 2017, 9:17 am
#40
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 525
I'm flying on an AA ticket on BA metal and I'm trying to not credit to CX until after I hit Gold there.
Is the best way to just take my FFN off my AA booking altogether or can I do it at the airport? Of course I'd be checking in at the BA counter and since they use Amadeus and AA users Sabre, does that further complicate things? I'm assuming the BA PNR has a record of my FFN as well so will removing my number off my AA record also remove it from the BA record?
Is the best way to just take my FFN off my AA booking altogether or can I do it at the airport? Of course I'd be checking in at the BA counter and since they use Amadeus and AA users Sabre, does that further complicate things? I'm assuming the BA PNR has a record of my FFN as well so will removing my number off my AA record also remove it from the BA record?
Jan 28, 2018, 8:30 am
#41
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 14
AA booking but crediting BA
Hi all - I am losing my AA Platinum on 1/31, but I have BA EC Gold (which is OWE). I was hoping to credit the ticket I purchased through my travel agent to BA, but somehow I see my AA # in the booking.
2 questions if I may:
1. How do I change the FF# because there is no option on the AA website? In the past, I have asked at the gate, and sometimes they get credited to BA, other times it stays with AA.
2. If I change to BA#, would I still be able to get upgraded to First on domestic segments? BTW, I will retain AA Gold after 1/31 and I have plenty of 500-miles upgrades.
Appreciate your comments and assistance please. Thanks!
2 questions if I may:
1. How do I change the FF# because there is no option on the AA website? In the past, I have asked at the gate, and sometimes they get credited to BA, other times it stays with AA.
2. If I change to BA#, would I still be able to get upgraded to First on domestic segments? BTW, I will retain AA Gold after 1/31 and I have plenty of 500-miles upgrades.
Appreciate your comments and assistance please. Thanks!
Jan 28, 2018, 9:01 am
#42
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 5,827
The initial FF # entered is notoriously/annoyingly sticky. I think there are some other OW sites that you can use to make the change with more efficacy than AA.com, others will likely weigh in. With a BA number on the booking you cannot use 500 mile upgrade credits.
Jan 28, 2018, 9:36 am
#43
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Per the Wikipost at the top of the page: You could try changing your FFN by:
Calling
DMing @AmericanAir on Twitter (see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...aster-thd.html)
Try using the Finnair website
Having the FFN changed at the airport
You are supposed to get the benefits of the airline you are crediting to, so no courtesy upgrades- you can’t have your dessert and eat it too.
Calling
DMing @AmericanAir on Twitter (see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...aster-thd.html)
Try using the Finnair website
Having the FFN changed at the airport
You are supposed to get the benefits of the airline you are crediting to, so no courtesy upgrades- you can’t have your dessert and eat it too.
Jan 28, 2018, 9:44 am
#44
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 14
Thanks! I thought so re the 500 miles upgrade. :-)
Jan 28, 2018, 9:46 am
#45
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 14
Per the Wikipost at the top of the page: You could try changing your FFN by:
Calling
DMing @AmericanAir on Twitter (see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...aster-thd.html)
Try using the Finnair website
Having the FFN changed at the airport
You are supposed to get the benefits of the airline you are crediting to, so no courtesy upgrades- you can’t have your dessert and eat it too.
Calling
DMing @AmericanAir on Twitter (see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...aster-thd.html)
Try using the Finnair website
Having the FFN changed at the airport
You are supposed to get the benefits of the airline you are crediting to, so no courtesy upgrades- you can’t have your dessert and eat it too.