May 8, 2016, 11:02 pm
MIA-LAX 77W / 777-300ER rotation - and service etc. discussion
Oct 18, 2017, 6:23 pm
#286
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I have not flown AA for many years, but have an upcoming MIA-LAX that I purchased in F due to the 772 1-2-1 flat bed. It has now changed to a 32B with normal domestic 2-2. On United, this is considered a flight change and allows me to cancel without penalty. Is that true on American or am I screwed? Sad to pay for flat bed and get only a cramped, old domestic seat.
Oct 18, 2017, 6:55 pm
#287
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I have not flown AA for many years, but have an upcoming MIA-LAX that I purchased in F due to the 772 1-2-1 flat bed. It has now changed to a 32B with normal domestic 2-2. On United, this is considered a flight change and allows me to cancel without penalty. Is that true on American or am I screwed? Sad to pay for flat bed and get only a cramped, old domestic seat.
Oct 18, 2017, 7:02 pm
#288
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I have not flown AA for many years, but have an upcoming MIA-LAX that I purchased in F due to the 772 1-2-1 flat bed. It has now changed to a 32B with normal domestic 2-2. On United, this is considered a flight change and allows me to cancel without penalty. Is that true on American or am I screwed? Sad to pay for flat bed and get only a cramped, old domestic seat.
Oct 18, 2017, 8:16 pm
#289
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Just called. They said no dice. They do not promise any particular aircraft type, even on 'premium' routes like MIA-LAX. I guess I will just live with it. United, by comparison, has in their carriage of contract that change from flat bed to regular domestic F constitutes a change on their part and qualifies for refund. Live and learn.
Oct 18, 2017, 8:29 pm
#290
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I have not flown AA for many years, but have an upcoming MIA-LAX that I purchased in F due to the 772 1-2-1 flat bed. It has now changed to a 32B with normal domestic 2-2. On United, this is considered a flight change and allows me to cancel without penalty. Is that true on American or am I screwed? Sad to pay for flat bed and get only a cramped, old domestic seat.
I will find the relevant language and update this post.
UPDATE: Here it is, and you can cancel without penalty: http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...rplane-change/
Read the post I linked to and call back. Please let us know how it goes.
EDIT: The information posted above is for international travel - it does not apply to domestic itineraries.
Last edited by HofstraJet; Oct 18, 2017 at 11:48 pm Reason: Added clarification about applicability
Oct 18, 2017, 11:17 pm
#291
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I don't recall if the contract of carriage allows cancellation, but definitely allows you to reschedule. It is a change of equipment which is not acceptable to the customer. I have done this several times (change flight, not cancel).
I will find the relevant language and update this post.
UPDATE: Here it is, and you can cancel without penalty: http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...rplane-change/
Read the post I linked to and call back. Please let us know how it goes.
I will find the relevant language and update this post.
UPDATE: Here it is, and you can cancel without penalty: http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...rplane-change/
Read the post I linked to and call back. Please let us know how it goes.
Oct 18, 2017, 11:18 pm
#292
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I've gotten AA to change my flight before in a similar circumstance (domestic lieflat getting downgauged), but I haven't tried an outright refund.
Oct 18, 2017, 11:47 pm
#293
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I think blueman2 may be stuck. The provision quoted (at OMAAT) is from the international tariff, not the domestic contract. As MIA-LAX is domestic, the international rules do not govern. That said, AA should permit free changes (and maybe a refund) when a premium transcon route gets downgraded. Big difference between "should" and "has to."
Oct 19, 2017, 12:32 pm
#294
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Just called. They said no dice. They do not promise any particular aircraft type, even on 'premium' routes like MIA-LAX. I guess I will just live with it. United, by comparison, has in their carriage of contract that change from flat bed to regular domestic F constitutes a change on their part and qualifies for refund. Live and learn.
Oct 25, 2017, 4:10 pm
#295
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AA-No More 777 from LAX-MIA?
For years there has been a daily three-class 777 that flew from LAX to MIA in the morning, and returned late in the afternoon. I was just searching for this flight, and can't find any 777 flights at all between the two. It seems that it has been withdrawn from this route, which sucks, as it was the only lie-flat option for the transcon flight.
Oct 25, 2017, 11:41 pm
#298
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Like a lot of passengers, I was initially disappointed to see the 77W disappear from this route.
However, AA stepped up and allows you to enter the Qantas F lounge at LAX both before and after the transcon between LAX and MIA under certain conditions. They kept my business.
However, AA stepped up and allows you to enter the Qantas F lounge at LAX both before and after the transcon between LAX and MIA under certain conditions. They kept my business.
Oct 27, 2017, 1:07 pm
#299
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Like a lot of passengers, I was initially disappointed to see the 77W disappear from this route.
However, AA stepped up and allows you to enter the Qantas F lounge at LAX both before and after the transcon between LAX and MIA under certain conditions. They kept my business.
However, AA stepped up and allows you to enter the Qantas F lounge at LAX both before and after the transcon between LAX and MIA under certain conditions. They kept my business.
Oct 27, 2017, 3:51 pm
#300
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In F, on AA's newer 321's with AVOD, that six hours is doable.