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The Newbie Lounge is a place for newer and less experienced members to ask their questions about American Airlines and the AAdvantage program and have answered by our more experienced and knowledgeable members. Feel free to ask any question related to American Airlines and AAdvantage here.
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To prevent this from occurring, please note we try to:
Keep a few "sticky" threads: such as GUIDE posts, OSO / IROPS, etc. for urgent and quick reference, such as basic "where do I find" reasons
Keep threads to specific topics: Prevent information fragmentation and loss by consolidating questions, answers and discussion of one topic contained in one thread. (This also honors those members who have already shared valuable information and experiences.)
"Popular" threads are likely to have a wikipost at the head that will summarize important information and have resource links. These are "community property", and as any wiki are established, maintained and updated by the members (with 90 days of tenure and 90 posts on FlyerTalk).
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[2016 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
#1456
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 5
Companion upgrade when companion is award ticket?
I'm traveling LAX-HNL next month, on a revenue ticket. My friend is also on that flight, traveling on an award ticket. I was considering putting my name on the list for an upgrade (using my upgrade credits), and having AA "link" the request so that my friend is also upgraded using my credits. I was checking AA's policies online, and everywhere I looked it seemed to just say that a person can designate "one companion" to also upgrade with them, but nothing stipulates that the companion be traveling on a revenue ticket (vs. award). Does anyone have any insight/experience with this?
#1457
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 5,270
I'm traveling LAX-HNL next month, on a revenue ticket. My friend is also on that flight, traveling on an award ticket. I was considering putting my name on the list for an upgrade (using my upgrade credits), and having AA "link" the request so that my friend is also upgraded using my credits. I was checking AA's policies online, and everywhere I looked it seemed to just say that a person can designate "one companion" to also upgrade with them, but nothing stipulates that the companion be traveling on a revenue ticket (vs. award). Does anyone have any insight/experience with this?
- AAdvantage Executive Platinum members traveling on any purchased, published fare and for Platinum and Gold members traveling on any purchased, published fare on flights 500 miles or less in length are eligible for complimentary upgrades.
- Platinum or Gold members traveling on a flight greater than 500 miles in length may upgrade using 500-mile upgrades as payment.
- AAdvantage elite status members may upgrade one companion traveling on the same flight using 500-mile upgrades from their own account as payment.
- Non elite status members may only upgrade when they are traveling as the companion to an elite status member.
#1458
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
I'm traveling LAX-HNL next month, on a revenue ticket. My friend is also on that flight, traveling on an award ticket. I was considering putting my name on the list for an upgrade (using my upgrade credits), and having AA "link" the request so that my friend is also upgraded using my credits. I was checking AA's policies online, and everywhere I looked it seemed to just say that a person can designate "one companion" to also upgrade with them, but nothing stipulates that the companion be traveling on a revenue ticket (vs. award). Does anyone have any insight/experience with this?
Edit: Looks like I was too slow (and partly misunderstood you as well).
#1459
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'm traveling LAX-HNL next month, on a revenue ticket. My friend is also on that flight, traveling on an award ticket. I was considering putting my name on the list for an upgrade (using my upgrade credits), and having AA "link" the request so that my friend is also upgraded using my credits. I was checking AA's policies online, and everywhere I looked it seemed to just say that a person can designate "one companion" to also upgrade with them, but nothing stipulates that the companion be traveling on a revenue ticket (vs. award). Does anyone have any insight/experience with this?
As has been mentioned, only paid (not award) flights may be upgraded with upgrade instruments. You can, however, upgrade by using miles for a Business ot First seat by calling. AA will waive the award $150 redeposit fee if you are depositing miles from a lower class or type to a higher one.
You have come to the right place to learn the ins and outs of American Airlines and the AAdvantage program.
#1460
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Riberas del Pilar, Mexico
Posts: 437
If I'm flying international business on an award ticket and the person I'm traveling with is in coach, may I bring them into the Admiral's Club as a guest?
#1461
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
You may bring one guest if you have the necessary status or are flying a qualifying flight in Business or First. Whether you're flying on an award or paid ticket is immaterial.
#1462
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Riberas del Pilar, Mexico
Posts: 437
Thank you so much, JDiver. Debe ser mexicano porque estás tan útiles . Muchas gracias. ^
#1463
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
#1465
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 339
Question about connecting in LAX:
I'm flying into T6 tomorrow on a short hop from SJC. I'm then flying out of T4 on AA136 to London. What's the best way to get between terminals 6 and 4?
Do I just walk along the road outside the way you do when transferring between 4 and TBIT? I read they were opening a tunnel connecting the terminals (hopefully staying inside security when doing so!!?) Is that the case?
Many thanks for your help.
I'm flying into T6 tomorrow on a short hop from SJC. I'm then flying out of T4 on AA136 to London. What's the best way to get between terminals 6 and 4?
Do I just walk along the road outside the way you do when transferring between 4 and TBIT? I read they were opening a tunnel connecting the terminals (hopefully staying inside security when doing so!!?) Is that the case?
Many thanks for your help.
#1466
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
Question about connecting in LAX:
I'm flying into T6 tomorrow on a short hop from SJC. I'm then flying out of T4 on AA136 to London. What's the best way to get between terminals 6 and 4?
Do I just walk along the road outside the way you do when transferring between 4 and TBIT? I read they were opening a tunnel connecting the terminals (hopefully staying inside security when doing so!!?) Is that the case?
Many thanks for your help.
I'm flying into T6 tomorrow on a short hop from SJC. I'm then flying out of T4 on AA136 to London. What's the best way to get between terminals 6 and 4?
Do I just walk along the road outside the way you do when transferring between 4 and TBIT? I read they were opening a tunnel connecting the terminals (hopefully staying inside security when doing so!!?) Is that the case?
Many thanks for your help.
And there is a T-4 TBIT airside connector open if you'd rather use the oneworld Business or Qantas First lounge there or if your flight gets scheduled out of TBIT.
See article, photos, etc. provided by IceTrojan: http://www.airlinereporter.com/2016/...perations-lax/
#1467
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 339
Thanks JDriver. The AA app says I'm arriving at T6 gate 60D, so presumably that means I'll get bussed in to T6 proper? Then I would get back on another bus, this time the air-side shuttle you mention to T4?
Currently the AA app says my departure is definitely from T4, but great to know there's an air-side connection to TBIT - the QF F Lounge is fantastic.
Currently the AA app says my departure is definitely from T4, but great to know there's an air-side connection to TBIT - the QF F Lounge is fantastic.
Last edited by JDiver; May 19, 2016 at 9:30 am Reason: Edit wrong post, sorry.
#1468
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
Thanks JDriver. The AA app says I'm arriving at T6 gate 60D, so presumably that means I'll get bussed in to T6 proper? Then I would get back on another bus, this time the air-side shuttle you mention to T4?
Currently the AA app says my departure is definitely from T4, but great to know there's an air-side connection to TBIT - the QF F Lounge is fantastic.
Currently the AA app says my departure is definitely from T4, but great to know there's an air-side connection to TBIT - the QF F Lounge is fantastic.
Eagle's Nest <-> T-6 (you'd want this if recovering bags, now delivered to T-6 carousel)
Eagle's Nest <-> T-4 (you want this one if arriving 60-D)
T-4 <-> T-6
More good stuff: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...er-thread.html
"Some people add a "u" to Qantas, others add an extra "r" to JDiver"... [/QUOTE]
#1469
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 339
Ah - fantastic, thank you for clarifying.
And apologies for the typo.
And apologies for the typo.
#1470
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