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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).
Advanced questions posed by veteran FT users may be moved and / or merged into existing master or GUIDE threads, most of which have Wikiposts at the top of the page that contain summaries of important information.
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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Dec 29, 2017, 12:20 pm
#2311
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Programs: Former 1KMM now free as UA Gold MM, former HH D, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,121
Hi--AA newbie but UA million miler. How in the heck does one find mileage upgrade inventory through AA's site? Searching the various blogs and such indicate that upgrade inventory isn't shown or searchable on AA's site and I have to pay for an Expert Flyer subscription? Really? Can I call a call center agent to determine availability? Thanks!
Dec 29, 2017, 5:59 pm
#2312
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
Is it normal for AA website's My Trips page to display only a maximum of 3 trips?
Dec 29, 2017, 7:08 pm
#2313
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
no to both. You cannot change the airline or the award type for free (unless EXP)
- For awards involving travel on other airlines, origin or destination changes or changes to the airline(s) in the itinerary will incur a change fee of $150, even when retaining the same award type
- Changes to the itinerary which involve different AAdvantage awards than originally ticketed require a reinstatement of the original award ticket, payment of the applicable award reinstatement fee, and a new award ticket issued
Dec 29, 2017, 7:09 pm
#2314
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
Hi--AA newbie but UA million miler. How in the heck does one find mileage upgrade inventory through AA's site? Searching the various blogs and such indicate that upgrade inventory isn't shown or searchable on AA's site and I have to pay for an Expert Flyer subscription? Really? Can I call a call center agent to determine availability? Thanks!
Dec 29, 2017, 7:17 pm
#2315
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 2,203
Well if logged in on .com (and maybe u have to be an elite) but you will see an indicator that says “systemwide availability”. That Indicates that some type of upgrade is available (y to J or J to F).
Dec 29, 2017, 7:24 pm
#2316
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
That only works if you are an EXP with available SWUs. But yes, SWUs and mileage upgrades come out of the same inventory.
Dec 30, 2017, 4:44 am
#2318
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 114
Hi Everyone.
I'm travelling AA for the first time in a couple of weeks (in fact, my first ever visit to the US!). I'm flying MAN-PHL-MCO return in Economy as a BA Silver (OWS).
I've booked an MCE seat on the A330-200, has anyone tried these seats? What is the legroom like? I assume the catering is the same as non-MCE economy section?
Also the lounge on MCO (Orlando), what is it like? I've heard before that the 'premium' drinks are paid for although if you get in via status you get some sort of voucher?
Anything else I should know before I fly?
These questions have probably been answered before but I can't find the thread, sorry.
I'm travelling AA for the first time in a couple of weeks (in fact, my first ever visit to the US!). I'm flying MAN-PHL-MCO return in Economy as a BA Silver (OWS).
I've booked an MCE seat on the A330-200, has anyone tried these seats? What is the legroom like? I assume the catering is the same as non-MCE economy section?
Also the lounge on MCO (Orlando), what is it like? I've heard before that the 'premium' drinks are paid for although if you get in via status you get some sort of voucher?
Anything else I should know before I fly?
These questions have probably been answered before but I can't find the thread, sorry.
Dec 30, 2017, 7:31 am
#2319
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: GNV
Programs: AA EP (life Gold), Global Entry, TSA Pre-Check, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 392
Hi Everyone.
I'm travelling AA for the first time in a couple of weeks (in fact, my first ever visit to the US!). I'm flying MAN-PHL-MCO return in Economy as a BA Silver (OWS).
I've booked an MCE seat on the A330-200, has anyone tried these seats? What is the legroom like? I assume the catering is the same as non-MCE economy section?
Also the lounge on MCO (Orlando), what is it like? I've heard before that the 'premium' drinks are paid for although if you get in via status you get some sort of voucher?
Anything else I should know before I fly?
These questions have probably been answered before but I can't find the thread, sorry.
I'm travelling AA for the first time in a couple of weeks (in fact, my first ever visit to the US!). I'm flying MAN-PHL-MCO return in Economy as a BA Silver (OWS).
I've booked an MCE seat on the A330-200, has anyone tried these seats? What is the legroom like? I assume the catering is the same as non-MCE economy section?
Also the lounge on MCO (Orlando), what is it like? I've heard before that the 'premium' drinks are paid for although if you get in via status you get some sort of voucher?
Anything else I should know before I fly?
These questions have probably been answered before but I can't find the thread, sorry.
the flight/seat legroom are fairly standard PE fare-decent with 35-36” pitch. I believe there are 12.
the lounge in MCO is quite new but small. It has 2 floors, the larger one with bar, food, etc is down with checkin and some snacks and soda machine in the entry floor. You get free WiFi and drink certificates as you enter. If not, I suggest requesting there. They forget.
MCO is my home “International” airport.
leave time at MCO for your return. Even the premium lines get long at times and you must take a very short train ride to the gates. Have a good trip!
Dec 30, 2017, 12:01 pm
#2320
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
Thanks. It was a simple matter of FF number missing from the reservation, even though I made the reservation on AA.com while logged in. I was getting nervous because this was the award ticket containing a Qantas flight in first class on the A380.
Dec 30, 2017, 3:07 pm
#2321
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
AA J Longhaul: Slippers and PJs?
About to take our first AA flights, including HNL-DFW and DFW-EZE.
Will our amenity kits include slippers and PJs? According to this article, it will:
https://travelcodex.com/amenity-kit-...017-cole-haan/
However, I seem to recall that slippers and PJs are not included.
Many thanks!
Will our amenity kits include slippers and PJs? According to this article, it will:
https://travelcodex.com/amenity-kit-...017-cole-haan/
However, I seem to recall that slippers and PJs are not included.
Many thanks!
Dec 30, 2017, 3:17 pm
#2322
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
About to take our first AA flights, including HNL-DFW and DFW-EZE.
Will our amenity kits include slippers and PJs? According to this article, it will:
https://travelcodex.com/amenity-kit-...017-cole-haan/
However, I seem to recall that slippers and PJs are not included.
Many thanks!
Will our amenity kits include slippers and PJs? According to this article, it will:
https://travelcodex.com/amenity-kit-...017-cole-haan/
However, I seem to recall that slippers and PJs are not included.
Many thanks!
Dec 30, 2017, 5:06 pm
#2323
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Thank you,
MODERATOR NOTE: The 2018 analogue to this thread is
2018 NEWBIE LOUNGE: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
2018 NEWBIE LOUNGE: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
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