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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Mar 31, 2017, 12:53 pm
#646
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Apparently, I'm not using the right terminology or asking the right question in my searches. I suspect these are easy questions for frequent international travelers.
I booked round trip on Etihad and have my domestic segments on AA flights.
My first question is, how do I get those flights to show up in my AA trips on their website? I can find it, but it doesn't save anything - like seat selections. And I have to find it every time I login - so it isn't saving it to My Trips?
Second question - will I be able to check in online for my AA flights, or will I have to do that at the airport?
Third question - this one is, probably, wishful thinking! Can I get AA miles for the Etihad portions, instead of/in addition to, the Etihad miles? I've only used Etihad once before, in 2012, and might not ever use them again. I booked through Etihad as it was cheaper than booking through AA.
None of these are award flights - they are all paid. Thanks for a place to put the newbie questions!
I booked round trip on Etihad and have my domestic segments on AA flights.
My first question is, how do I get those flights to show up in my AA trips on their website? I can find it, but it doesn't save anything - like seat selections. And I have to find it every time I login - so it isn't saving it to My Trips?
Second question - will I be able to check in online for my AA flights, or will I have to do that at the airport?
Third question - this one is, probably, wishful thinking! Can I get AA miles for the Etihad portions, instead of/in addition to, the Etihad miles? I've only used Etihad once before, in 2012, and might not ever use them again. I booked through Etihad as it was cheaper than booking through AA.
None of these are award flights - they are all paid. Thanks for a place to put the newbie questions!
For check-in, you should be able to check-in online for the AA flights, but this can vary. Last month my girlfriend and I flew RDU-LHR-AUH on AA/EY, she was able to check-in online fine, but I was not. Go figure.
Mar 31, 2017, 2:16 pm
#647
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: QR - Plat, SQ, ANA, Delta, AA
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Multi-city/flights on rev booking - AA charges cancellation per sector?
I am attempting to book a D class & RT flight from CAI with multiple sectors on revenue ticket and all sectors have the same "DNE0F6R5" fare rules (2 sectors are on BA, all others on AA metal). If I cancel (assuming reading below rule means I can?), would AA charge me cancellation fare for each sector or only once for the whole booking, and refund me the remainder?
Penalties CANCELLATIONS ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00 FOR CANCEL/NO-SHOW/REFUND. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. ---- FOR TRAVEL AGENCY BOOKINGS MADE IN MEXICO / THE CARIBBEAN / CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA - AA WILL ASSESS A USD 25.00 FEE ON ANY UNTICKETED RESERVATION NOT CANCELED BEFORE DEPARTURE. CHANGES ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. --- CHANGES ARE PERMITTED PROVIDED THE NEW ITINERARY MEETS ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW FARE PURCHASED I.E. ADVANCE RESERVATION/TICKET PURCHASE/MINIMUM/ MAXIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A LOWER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE REFUNDED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A HIGHER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE ADD COLLECTED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY.RETURN/CONTINUING RESERVATIONS MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME FOR THE ABOVE CHANGE FEE
Penalties CANCELLATIONS ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00 FOR CANCEL/NO-SHOW/REFUND. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. ---- FOR TRAVEL AGENCY BOOKINGS MADE IN MEXICO / THE CARIBBEAN / CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA - AA WILL ASSESS A USD 25.00 FEE ON ANY UNTICKETED RESERVATION NOT CANCELED BEFORE DEPARTURE. CHANGES ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. --- CHANGES ARE PERMITTED PROVIDED THE NEW ITINERARY MEETS ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW FARE PURCHASED I.E. ADVANCE RESERVATION/TICKET PURCHASE/MINIMUM/ MAXIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A LOWER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE REFUNDED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A HIGHER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE ADD COLLECTED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY.RETURN/CONTINUING RESERVATIONS MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME FOR THE ABOVE CHANGE FEE
Mar 31, 2017, 4:45 pm
#648
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I am attempting to book a D class & RT flight from CAI with multiple sectors on revenue ticket and all sectors have the same "DNE0F6R5" fare rules (2 sectors are on BA, all others on AA metal). If I cancel (assuming reading below rule means I can?), would AA charge me cancellation fare for each sector or only once for the whole booking, and refund me the remainder?
Penalties CANCELLATIONS ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00 FOR CANCEL/NO-SHOW/REFUND. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. ---- FOR TRAVEL AGENCY BOOKINGS MADE IN MEXICO / THE CARIBBEAN / CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA - AA WILL ASSESS A USD 25.00 FEE ON ANY UNTICKETED RESERVATION NOT CANCELED BEFORE DEPARTURE. CHANGES ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. --- CHANGES ARE PERMITTED PROVIDED THE NEW ITINERARY MEETS ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW FARE PURCHASED I.E. ADVANCE RESERVATION/TICKET PURCHASE/MINIMUM/ MAXIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A LOWER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE REFUNDED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A HIGHER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE ADD COLLECTED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY.RETURN/CONTINUING RESERVATIONS MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME FOR THE ABOVE CHANGE FEE
Penalties CANCELLATIONS ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00 FOR CANCEL/NO-SHOW/REFUND. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. ---- FOR TRAVEL AGENCY BOOKINGS MADE IN MEXICO / THE CARIBBEAN / CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA - AA WILL ASSESS A USD 25.00 FEE ON ANY UNTICKETED RESERVATION NOT CANCELED BEFORE DEPARTURE. CHANGES ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. --- CHANGES ARE PERMITTED PROVIDED THE NEW ITINERARY MEETS ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW FARE PURCHASED I.E. ADVANCE RESERVATION/TICKET PURCHASE/MINIMUM/ MAXIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A LOWER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE REFUNDED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A HIGHER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE ADD COLLECTED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY.RETURN/CONTINUING RESERVATIONS MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME FOR THE ABOVE CHANGE FEE
Mar 31, 2017, 5:29 pm
#649
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 2
Welcome to FT. You need to add your AAdvantage number to the reservation for it to remain in the My Trips section. If your EY number is on the reservation then it won't show up automatically at aa.com. If it's an eligible flight then you should be able to earn AA miles for the EY flights (but you cannot earn both AA & EY miles for the same flight).
For check-in, you should be able to check-in online for the AA flights, but this can vary. Last month my girlfriend and I flew RDU-LHR-AUH on AA/EY, she was able to check-in online fine, but I was not. Go figure.
For check-in, you should be able to check-in online for the AA flights, but this can vary. Last month my girlfriend and I flew RDU-LHR-AUH on AA/EY, she was able to check-in online fine, but I was not. Go figure.
Mar 31, 2017, 8:12 pm
#650
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 8
Nobody with first-hand knowledge has chimed in, so I will tell you what I think is the situation.
You cannot purchase a ticket with a mixture of cash and miles.
However, you can use miles + cash to upgrade a purchased ticket - see this page
You cannot purchase a ticket with a mixture of cash and miles.
However, you can use miles + cash to upgrade a purchased ticket - see this page
upgrading to Hawaii would be $$$ for 5 people
Apr 1, 2017, 2:02 am
#651
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Welcome to FT. You need to add your AAdvantage number to the reservation for it to remain in the My Trips section. If your EY number is on the reservation then it won't show up automatically at aa.com. If it's an eligible flight then you should be able to earn AA miles for the EY flights (but you cannot earn both AA & EY miles for the same flight).
For check-in, you should be able to check-in online for the AA flights, but this can vary. Last month my girlfriend and I flew RDU-LHR-AUH on AA/EY, she was able to check-in online fine, but I was not. Go figure.
For check-in, you should be able to check-in online for the AA flights, but this can vary. Last month my girlfriend and I flew RDU-LHR-AUH on AA/EY, she was able to check-in online fine, but I was not. Go figure.
Make sure to remove the EY FF# if you wish to earn AA miles. If it's in there, there's a very likely chance for the miles to post to EY instead of AA.
You can remove the EY FF# and it'll still show up for EY since it was booked with them.
Apr 1, 2017, 2:12 am
#652
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I am attempting to book a D class & RT flight from CAI with multiple sectors on revenue ticket and all sectors have the same "DNE0F6R5" fare rules (2 sectors are on BA, all others on AA metal). If I cancel (assuming reading below rule means I can?), would AA charge me cancellation fare for each sector or only once for the whole booking, and refund me the remainder?
Penalties CANCELLATIONS ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00 FOR CANCEL/NO-SHOW/REFUND. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. ---- FOR TRAVEL AGENCY BOOKINGS MADE IN MEXICO / THE CARIBBEAN / CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA - AA WILL ASSESS A USD 25.00 FEE ON ANY UNTICKETED RESERVATION NOT CANCELED BEFORE DEPARTURE. CHANGES ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. --- CHANGES ARE PERMITTED PROVIDED THE NEW ITINERARY MEETS ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW FARE PURCHASED I.E. ADVANCE RESERVATION/TICKET PURCHASE/MINIMUM/ MAXIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A LOWER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE REFUNDED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A HIGHER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE ADD COLLECTED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY.RETURN/CONTINUING RESERVATIONS MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME FOR THE ABOVE CHANGE FEE
Penalties CANCELLATIONS ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00 FOR CANCEL/NO-SHOW/REFUND. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. ---- FOR TRAVEL AGENCY BOOKINGS MADE IN MEXICO / THE CARIBBEAN / CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA - AA WILL ASSESS A USD 25.00 FEE ON ANY UNTICKETED RESERVATION NOT CANCELED BEFORE DEPARTURE. CHANGES ANY TIME CHARGE EGP 650.00. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - OR TRAVELING COMPANION. --- CHANGES ARE PERMITTED PROVIDED THE NEW ITINERARY MEETS ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW FARE PURCHASED I.E. ADVANCE RESERVATION/TICKET PURCHASE/MINIMUM/ MAXIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A LOWER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE REFUNDED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY. WHEN THE NEW ITINERARY RESULTS IN A HIGHER FARE THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE ADD COLLECTED AND THE CHANGE FEE WILL APPLY.RETURN/CONTINUING RESERVATIONS MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME FOR THE ABOVE CHANGE FEE
If you're buying this straight from BA/AA in one teansaction then you shouldn't need worry about it being issued on multiple tickets. If booking through a TA/OTA it could be an issue.
Apr 1, 2017, 10:45 am
#653
Join Date: May 2014
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 278
Hi
Not sure if this would be best posted in a new thread - happy to do so if appropriate!
Basically my daughter has booked a flight to SJO (San Jose, Costa Rica) next Thursday. Route is LHR - DFW - SJO with just a 1 hr 25 minute gap between arriving at DFW and the SJO flight departing.
She travelling in coach and doesn't have global entry and is a fairly inexperienced traveller.
Is this a realistic connection time (it must meet MCT or AA wouldn't sell it I guess!) Are there any pitfalls to watch out for at DFW specially? If she lands at dFW at the lines at immigration are really long is there any kind of priority lanes for short connections?
I guess she will need to pick up her checked bag go through customs then send it on its way again?
And finally, if she does miss the connection what does AA do to look after her? I don't think there is another flight to SJO the same day.
Thanks in advance and sorry for all the questions!
Not sure if this would be best posted in a new thread - happy to do so if appropriate!
Basically my daughter has booked a flight to SJO (San Jose, Costa Rica) next Thursday. Route is LHR - DFW - SJO with just a 1 hr 25 minute gap between arriving at DFW and the SJO flight departing.
She travelling in coach and doesn't have global entry and is a fairly inexperienced traveller.
Is this a realistic connection time (it must meet MCT or AA wouldn't sell it I guess!) Are there any pitfalls to watch out for at DFW specially? If she lands at dFW at the lines at immigration are really long is there any kind of priority lanes for short connections?
I guess she will need to pick up her checked bag go through customs then send it on its way again?
And finally, if she does miss the connection what does AA do to look after her? I don't think there is another flight to SJO the same day.
Thanks in advance and sorry for all the questions!
Apr 1, 2017, 11:15 am
#654
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Hi
Not sure if this would be best posted in a new thread - happy to do so if appropriate!
Basically my daughter has booked a flight to SJO (San Jose, Costa Rica) next Thursday. Route is LHR - DFW - SJO with just a 1 hr 25 minute gap between arriving at DFW and the SJO flight departing.
She travelling in coach and doesn't have global entry and is a fairly inexperienced traveller.
Is this a realistic connection time (it must meet MCT or AA wouldn't sell it I guess!) Are there any pitfalls to watch out for at DFW specially? If she lands at dFW at the lines at immigration are really long is there any kind of priority lanes for short connections?
I guess she will need to pick up her checked bag go through customs then send it on its way again?
And finally, if she does miss the connection what does AA do to look after her? I don't think there is another flight to SJO the same day.
Thanks in advance and sorry for all the questions!
Not sure if this would be best posted in a new thread - happy to do so if appropriate!
Basically my daughter has booked a flight to SJO (San Jose, Costa Rica) next Thursday. Route is LHR - DFW - SJO with just a 1 hr 25 minute gap between arriving at DFW and the SJO flight departing.
She travelling in coach and doesn't have global entry and is a fairly inexperienced traveller.
Is this a realistic connection time (it must meet MCT or AA wouldn't sell it I guess!) Are there any pitfalls to watch out for at DFW specially? If she lands at dFW at the lines at immigration are really long is there any kind of priority lanes for short connections?
I guess she will need to pick up her checked bag go through customs then send it on its way again?
And finally, if she does miss the connection what does AA do to look after her? I don't think there is another flight to SJO the same day.
Thanks in advance and sorry for all the questions!
If she misses her flight then the airline that flew her in is responsible for rebooking her. Even if it's an AA flight number, if it's BA operated, then BA is responsible for rebooking her. Since she flew in from the EU they'll be required to offer duty of care which means put her up in a hotel/provide meals/etc. No other compensation would be due if she misconduct due to customs/immigration delays. If however the flight from LHR is delayed and she misses the flight then she'll be possibly due compensation of up to 600Euro. They'll rebook on the next AA flight(s) that get her to destination. This may mean an extra connection and/or a day delay.
Which country is she a citizen of? If not US/CANADA then has she visited the US before since the requirement for an ESTA started?
Last edited by flyerCO; Apr 1, 2017 at 11:20 am
Apr 1, 2017, 11:22 am
#655
Join Date: May 2014
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 278
She is a British citizen and the flights were booked with AA and she's on AA metal (one single ticket, not separate ones)
Meant to say thank you for the prompt response and the helpful information
Meant to say thank you for the prompt response and the helpful information
Last edited by AlisonB84; Apr 1, 2017 at 12:54 pm
Apr 1, 2017, 11:42 am
#656
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA EP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 37
Apr 1, 2017, 11:20 pm
#657
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Apr 2, 2017, 11:06 am
#658
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA
Posts: 948
Long time FTer but haven't flown AA since about 1996 believe it or not (live in Atlanta so that's probably why). We got a great return fare thru BA from ATL-FRA. Return flights are FRA-DFW-ATL on AA. Managed to snag window and aisle in row 13 for DFW-ATL at no charge. For FRA-DFW (newly configured 772), we can't upgrade with miles as AA tells me ticket is NO CHANGES. Seats are mostly wide open, but only $$ seats (except for a few middles). 25A & 25B (two seat row at rear of forward economy cabin) is open for $86pp. Should I snag that while I can (or does the proximity to the restroom make it a bad choice?) Or should I wait until T-24 and see what opens up. Is it possible that most of the preferred seats will be snagged by Gold, Plat, ExecPlats?
TIA.
TIA.
Apr 2, 2017, 12:10 pm
#659
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
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Hi;
Expertflyer shows I class availability on a flight I want (LAX-JFK) but AA.com shows only the D fare, which is higher.
Does that mean the I fare is bookable through another channel? Any other insights, and tips on what to do?
Expertflyer shows I class availability on a flight I want (LAX-JFK) but AA.com shows only the D fare, which is higher.
Does that mean the I fare is bookable through another channel? Any other insights, and tips on what to do?
Apr 2, 2017, 12:13 pm
#660
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 6
Adding flight segments
I recently booked flights on AA from LAX to SYD and return.
I would like to add PIT-LAX at the beginning and LAX-PIT at the end (both on AA).
I assume I can't add them to the current reservation without a change fee, so I'll have to book a separate reservation.
Question 1: Is there anyway to combine the reservations or at least make it possible so that when I check in that AA is aware of the connection in LAX?
Question 2: will I be able to get AA to check my bag through from SYD to PIT (I know I have to retrieve it at customs).
Question 3: if I misconnect on the return due to a late SYD-LAX flight is AA likely to treat me as that and not as a no-show?
Thanks
I would like to add PIT-LAX at the beginning and LAX-PIT at the end (both on AA).
I assume I can't add them to the current reservation without a change fee, so I'll have to book a separate reservation.
Question 1: Is there anyway to combine the reservations or at least make it possible so that when I check in that AA is aware of the connection in LAX?
Question 2: will I be able to get AA to check my bag through from SYD to PIT (I know I have to retrieve it at customs).
Question 3: if I misconnect on the return due to a late SYD-LAX flight is AA likely to treat me as that and not as a no-show?
Thanks