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Welcome to the 2017 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"
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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.
NOTE: This is a "flame free" thread; flaming, personal criticism for "failing to search" etc. is not allowed (if posted, the post will be summarily deleted, the poster subject to sanctions).
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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Oct 21, 2017, 7:31 am
#1861
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,208
Helping a friend (based outside USA) who is at about 2850 EQD and 29000 EQM year to date with no further travel planned. are there any data points on AAdvantage members hitting Gold without meeting the EQD requirement? Thanks
Oct 21, 2017, 8:28 am
#1862
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
No data points because this is the first year of EQD requirements.
Oct 21, 2017, 8:34 am
#1863
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
It's possible they could make an offer toward or after the EOY to buy up. But as controller1 says there's no precedent as this is year 1 for EQD.
Oct 22, 2017, 3:49 pm
#1864
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: DFW
Programs: NZ*G, AA CK
Posts: 41
787-900 Business seat selection
Any preference based on experience for the best rows on the 787-900 in Business? I'm flying on the LAX-AKL sector next month (usually travel NZ where the last row, 7, is my preferred as you don't have anyone behind you and is sightly more private. I'm looking at row 8 on the AA 787-9, any tips?
Oct 22, 2017, 4:33 pm
#1865
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 9
1) Since it's one PNR AA might be able to issue your Jet BP at check-in in PHL, but this can vary since 9W isn't oneworld. If they can't, then you'll need to check-in again with 9W at CDG. They should have a transfer desk typically just before or after transfer security at whatever terminal 9W uses at CDG.
2) On the outbound, your J class flight CDG-BOM will get you in to whatever contract lounge 9W uses at CDG. Since your onward flight on 9W isn't oneworld, you will not have access to the CX lounge by virtue of your PLT status. On the return though, you can access either the AC or CX lounge, they're right next to each other.
3) Not sure, I haven't departed ex-CDG in years. Others will have to chime in.
4) If you're looking for sAAver business award seats, then you need U inventory, not C. November isn't a busy month for Europe travel, if you're traveling on an off day and the cabin is wide open then it's possible AA could dump some U inventory closer to the flight date. However if the J cabin is already pretty full and you're traveling on a Thurs-Sun, then 4 U seats on the same flight isn't likely.
AA.com will show you this space (or set up an ExpertFlyer alert), there's really no need to call back regularly.
2) On the outbound, your J class flight CDG-BOM will get you in to whatever contract lounge 9W uses at CDG. Since your onward flight on 9W isn't oneworld, you will not have access to the CX lounge by virtue of your PLT status. On the return though, you can access either the AC or CX lounge, they're right next to each other.
3) Not sure, I haven't departed ex-CDG in years. Others will have to chime in.
4) If you're looking for sAAver business award seats, then you need U inventory, not C. November isn't a busy month for Europe travel, if you're traveling on an off day and the cabin is wide open then it's possible AA could dump some U inventory closer to the flight date. However if the J cabin is already pretty full and you're traveling on a Thurs-Sun, then 4 U seats on the same flight isn't likely.
AA.com will show you this space (or set up an ExpertFlyer alert), there's really no need to call back regularly.
Oct 22, 2017, 5:34 pm
#1866
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,139
I'm looking at YVR-NRT, and there's lots of availability on jal.com, but nothing on aa.com. Can you search JL awards on aa.com? Or is this a case of JL not releasing inventory to AAdvantage?
Oct 22, 2017, 7:27 pm
#1867
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
Oct 22, 2017, 7:39 pm
#1868
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,139
Thanks for the quick response!
Oct 22, 2017, 7:43 pm
#1869
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
Oct 24, 2017, 10:23 am
#1870
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Programs: Amex, AA, BA, Delta, True Blue, Hyatt, Fairmont, Marriott, HH, IHG
Posts: 136
Trying to call for a info on a flight to Barbados. Tried on line but it seems dividend miles number no longer works. 22 minute hold to talk to a real person. Is this the new American Airlines? Do I need to use a travel agent to do anything now? We each have 250,000 miles saved up. Where best to use them please. I'm not really a newbie, more of an infrequent flyer, but it seems like a different world and not for the better.
Oct 24, 2017, 12:34 pm
#1871
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,417
Trying to call for a info on a flight to Barbados. Tried on line but it seems dividend miles number no longer works. 22 minute hold to talk to a real person. Is this the new American Airlines? Do I need to use a travel agent to do anything now? We each have 250,000 miles saved up. Where best to use them please. I'm not really a newbie, more of an infrequent flyer, but it seems like a different world and not for the better.
Hold times have been decreasing over the last month, but as you can imagine, the hurricanes impacting the US/Caribbean/(and even Europe) and typhoons in Asia have disrupted a lot of travel plans.
Oct 24, 2017, 6:27 pm
#1872
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: San Diego
Programs: Plat Pro AAdvantage, but defected to BAEC
Posts: 1,222
Oct 24, 2017, 7:53 pm
#1873
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: HSV
Programs: AA Plat; MR LT Titanium; HH Diamond
Posts: 53
Is is possible to book a multi-city itinerary in different cabins using aa.com?
In particular, I'd like to book BNA-LHR in J, then return DUB-BNA in Y. This would be a paid ticket, not an award. I can't find a way to do that on the web page (besides two one ways, which is ridiculously expensive). Am I going to have to resort to calling AA and having an agent book it (along with the associated fees)?
Thanks!
In particular, I'd like to book BNA-LHR in J, then return DUB-BNA in Y. This would be a paid ticket, not an award. I can't find a way to do that on the web page (besides two one ways, which is ridiculously expensive). Am I going to have to resort to calling AA and having an agent book it (along with the associated fees)?
Thanks!
Last time I tried this about 2 years ago, not only couldn't it be done online, but calling didn't help either. Even the phone agents couldn't get the mixed cabin open-jaw to price as anything other than 2 one-ways.
That said, it's certainly worth a call to try, pricing may be specific based on the routes. If the agent can book it, you can request the fee be waived under the not-bookable-online policy.
That said, it's certainly worth a call to try, pricing may be specific based on the routes. If the agent can book it, you can request the fee be waived under the not-bookable-online policy.
Oct 25, 2017, 9:15 am
#1874
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Naperville, IL
Programs: AA Credit Card
Posts: 14
Hello! I am a newbie with it comes to flying. I have been a member here for years, but rarely visited.
I am doing an AA Platinum Challenge and am 1 leg from completing it in just under a month.
Now I just have to figure out this new language that you all speak. Its all airoplane to me.
I am doing an AA Platinum Challenge and am 1 leg from completing it in just under a month.
Now I just have to figure out this new language that you all speak. Its all airoplane to me.
Oct 25, 2017, 10:47 am
#1875
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 2,203
U tried a Dividend Miles number? From what, 4 years ago? And are upset at AA? Definitely check out the correct numbers on AA.com under contact us at the bottom. You will also see the correct phone numbers in the Advantage pages.
Maybe it would be best if you moved your business to another airline as I don't believe that AA is going to be able to meet your requirements.
Maybe it would be best if you moved your business to another airline as I don't believe that AA is going to be able to meet your requirements.
Trying to call for a info on a flight to Barbados. Tried on line but it seems dividend miles number no longer works. 22 minute hold to talk to a real person. Is this the new American Airlines? Do I need to use a travel agent to do anything now? We each have 250,000 miles saved up. Where best to use them please. I'm not really a newbie, more of an infrequent flyer, but it seems like a different world and not for the better.