Premium or MCE Seating on SAAver Award?
Jun 11, 2016, 9:46 am
#16
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When you try to book with Avios on ba.com, you supposedly see what's available for MileSAAver on aa.com.
When you book an award flight you cannot buy an MCE or preferred seat; Avios or MileSAAver or AAnytime does not matter.
If you are AA Plat / OWS or AA ExPlat / OWE you can select such a seat free whether (any) award or not. Gold / OWR doesn't get them for free until T-24, so maybe they could do it on an award then; I'm not sure.
When you book an award flight you cannot buy an MCE or preferred seat; Avios or MileSAAver or AAnytime does not matter.
If you are AA Plat / OWS or AA ExPlat / OWE you can select such a seat free whether (any) award or not. Gold / OWR doesn't get them for free until T-24, so maybe they could do it on an award then; I'm not sure.
Jun 11, 2016, 10:02 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: DFW
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When you try to book with Avios on ba.com, you supposedly see what's available for MileSAAver on aa.com.
When you book an award flight you cannot buy an MCE or preferred seat; Avios or MileSAAver or AAnytime does not matter.
If you are AA Plat / OWS or AA ExPlat / OWE you can select such a seat free whether (any) award or not. Gold / OWR doesn't get them for free until T-24, so maybe they could do it on an award then; I'm not sure.
When you book an award flight you cannot buy an MCE or preferred seat; Avios or MileSAAver or AAnytime does not matter.
If you are AA Plat / OWS or AA ExPlat / OWE you can select such a seat free whether (any) award or not. Gold / OWR doesn't get them for free until T-24, so maybe they could do it on an award then; I'm not sure.
Jun 11, 2016, 1:24 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 193
When you try to book with Avios on ba.com, you supposedly see what's available for MileSAAver on aa.com.
When you book an award flight you cannot buy an MCE or preferred seat; Avios or MileSAAver or AAnytime does not matter.
If you are AA Plat / OWS or AA ExPlat / OWE you can select such a seat free whether (any) award or not. Gold / OWR doesn't get them for free until T-24, so maybe they could do it on an award then; I'm not sure.
When you book an award flight you cannot buy an MCE or preferred seat; Avios or MileSAAver or AAnytime does not matter.
If you are AA Plat / OWS or AA ExPlat / OWE you can select such a seat free whether (any) award or not. Gold / OWR doesn't get them for free until T-24, so maybe they could do it on an award then; I'm not sure.
Makes sense. Thanks everyone!
Though, I'm still a bit confused because I was able to select preferred seats for free when I booked 3 MilesAAver awards for a trip in February and I have no status, just the AA Plat Exec biz, and as far as I know that is not a benefit of the card.
Jun 11, 2016, 1:29 pm
#19
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Makes sense. Thanks everyone!
Though, I'm still a bit confused because I was able to select preferred seats for free when I booked 3 MilesAAver awards for a trip in February and I have no status, just the AA Plat Exec biz, and as far as I know that is not a benefit of the card.
Though, I'm still a bit confused because I was able to select preferred seats for free when I booked 3 MilesAAver awards for a trip in February and I have no status, just the AA Plat Exec biz, and as far as I know that is not a benefit of the card.
You were fortunate you were able to select preferred seats the last time.
I'll clarify the title and make it more search engine friendly now that we know it was Avios, and not an AAdvantage / AA miles award. Thanks!
Jun 11, 2016, 1:31 pm
#20
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Very fortunate indeed, especially with a toddler in tow! Thanks folks.
Jun 11, 2016, 1:33 pm
#21
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Aug 13, 2017, 12:31 pm
#23
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 339
Selecting Seats on Award Ticket LAX-JFK
Quick question for those more savvy with AA:
Just booked a T-class award ticket from LAX-JFK on AA's A321-transcons in November...obviously I'll be stuck in the very back. Problem is, I am only being allowed to pick middle seats (and I know how AA blocks out "elite" seats). I wouldn't even mind paying for MCE, but obviously it's not letting me
Is there any way to select a window or aisle before the flight, or at least will they be released before T-24? Or is my best bet just to check in at T-24 and hope for the best.
Thanks all
Just booked a T-class award ticket from LAX-JFK on AA's A321-transcons in November...obviously I'll be stuck in the very back. Problem is, I am only being allowed to pick middle seats (and I know how AA blocks out "elite" seats). I wouldn't even mind paying for MCE, but obviously it's not letting me
Is there any way to select a window or aisle before the flight, or at least will they be released before T-24? Or is my best bet just to check in at T-24 and hope for the best.
Thanks all
Aug 13, 2017, 12:40 pm
#24
Join Date: Aug 2008
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I presume you have no status with AA, hence the middle seat availability, also, AA does not allow the purchase of MCE seats on award tickets. Best bet is to start checking within 24hrs to see what is available. Perhaps once the upgrade window starts and see what seats are there.
Aug 13, 2017, 1:42 pm
#25
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IME some premium-only seats will be released at T-24.5 h.
I thought AA "fixed" the issue of buying MCE on SAAver awards, but I guess not?
You can also redeem an AAnytime award which includes free MCE.
I thought AA "fixed" the issue of buying MCE on SAAver awards, but I guess not?
You can also redeem an AAnytime award which includes free MCE.
Aug 13, 2017, 10:27 pm
#28
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). Though maybe it's the difference between the desktop website and the mobile website?In any event, glad you're able to get MCE!
Aug 14, 2017, 5:03 am
#29
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Aug 14, 2017, 10:19 am
#30
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