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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Jan 8, 2017, 5:53 pm
#91
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Metal tube with wings
Programs: KF Gold|VA Gold|HH Diamond|Kimpton IC|Hyatt Gold
Posts: 445
I'm based in Australia so will call as a last resort.
You are correct, it's a codeshare.
Do you know if they will refund or put me onto another AA/Codeshare flight?
You are correct, it's a codeshare.
Do you know if they will refund or put me onto another AA/Codeshare flight?
Jan 8, 2017, 6:25 pm
#92
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
(AA has an Australia number to the Fiji call centre.)
Jan 8, 2017, 6:31 pm
#93
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Metal tube with wings
Programs: KF Gold|VA Gold|HH Diamond|Kimpton IC|Hyatt Gold
Posts: 445
It's BOS-PIT on AA4107 (operated by Air Wisconsin) in the month of April.
Thanks for the heads up, didn't realise there was an AU number to call
Thanks for the heads up, didn't realise there was an AU number to call
Jan 8, 2017, 9:01 pm
#94
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 1
Hello,
Can i get an estimate of EQM and EQD for the following:
TUS/DFW/ORD on AA with the following Fare Classes S/S.
Then ORD/AUH booked on Etihad flight number(Not AA but has an AA flight number) Fare Class C
Return:
AUH/DFW on Etihad flight number (Not AA Flight but has an AA flight number) Fare Class H
Then DFW/TUS on American fare class G.
From the following page:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ad-airways.jsp
I'm getting a total of 15519 miles based upon the fare codes.
For the EQD's, do they only count on AA flights and not Etihad's?
I ask because if i can do the platinum challenge for this trip and qualify i will pursue it.
Thanks
Can i get an estimate of EQM and EQD for the following:
TUS/DFW/ORD on AA with the following Fare Classes S/S.
Then ORD/AUH booked on Etihad flight number(Not AA but has an AA flight number) Fare Class C
Return:
AUH/DFW on Etihad flight number (Not AA Flight but has an AA flight number) Fare Class H
Then DFW/TUS on American fare class G.
From the following page:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ad-airways.jsp
I'm getting a total of 15519 miles based upon the fare codes.
For the EQD's, do they only count on AA flights and not Etihad's?
I ask because if i can do the platinum challenge for this trip and qualify i will pursue it.
Thanks
Jan 8, 2017, 9:09 pm
#95
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
Hello,
Can i get an estimate of EQM and EQD for the following:
TUS/DFW/ORD on AA with the following Fare Classes S/S.
Then ORD/AUH booked on Etihad flight number(Not AA but has an AA flight number) Fare Class C
Return:
AUH/DFW on Etihad flight number (Not AA Flight but has an AA flight number) Fare Class H
Then DFW/TUS on American fare class G.
From the following page:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ad-airways.jsp
I'm getting a total of 15519 miles based upon the fare codes.
For the EQD's, do they only count on AA flights and not Etihad's?
I ask because if i can do the platinum challenge for this trip and qualify i will pursue it.
Thanks
Can i get an estimate of EQM and EQD for the following:
TUS/DFW/ORD on AA with the following Fare Classes S/S.
Then ORD/AUH booked on Etihad flight number(Not AA but has an AA flight number) Fare Class C
Return:
AUH/DFW on Etihad flight number (Not AA Flight but has an AA flight number) Fare Class H
Then DFW/TUS on American fare class G.
From the following page:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ad-airways.jsp
I'm getting a total of 15519 miles based upon the fare codes.
For the EQD's, do they only count on AA flights and not Etihad's?
I ask because if i can do the platinum challenge for this trip and qualify i will pursue it.
Thanks
As your flights are marketed by AA, you will earn EQM as if you were flying on AA for purposes of all (EQM, EQD, Challenge). The aa.com AA charts are your guide, and the award miles I'll be awarded based on status (you can buy Platinum for a bit more when you buy your Challenge and have all Platinum benefits) and the base fare and carrier based fees (not Inc,using government fees an taxes).
Jan 8, 2017, 11:00 pm
#96
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: JL OW Sapphire, NH *A Gold
Posts: 217
Risk or Cons of buying separate tickets?
was looking for a flight and found buying two separate tickets is cheaper.
As AA protects customers connecting oneworld to onewolrd, are there any risk or cons about buying separate two tickets?
In my case, I will get two round trip tickets like
A - B - A (AA stock/metal domestic flight)
B - C - B (AA stock/metal international flight)
When I get A - B - C - B - A as a single ticket, price is higher more than 20%.
Transit time on both directions are over three hours.
Is this normal or cased by error or marriage ?
P.S.
I already got another AA ticket from my home to A.
As AA protects customers connecting oneworld to onewolrd, are there any risk or cons about buying separate two tickets?
In my case, I will get two round trip tickets like
A - B - A (AA stock/metal domestic flight)
B - C - B (AA stock/metal international flight)
When I get A - B - C - B - A as a single ticket, price is higher more than 20%.
Transit time on both directions are over three hours.
Is this normal or cased by error or marriage ?
P.S.
I already got another AA ticket from my home to A.
Jan 9, 2017, 3:20 am
#97
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
Are vouchers tax exempt?
I was just ticketed using a voucher I received for VDB. I noticed on the receipt that they charged me taxes.
When I used it previously to get tickets I was not charged taxes.
Am I due a refund and who should I contact?
Thanks so much.
When I used it previously to get tickets I was not charged taxes.
Am I due a refund and who should I contact?
Thanks so much.
Jan 9, 2017, 3:25 am
#98
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: United Premier Platinum
Posts: 638
Booked a discounted Y itinerary including a transpac segment early last month, with the trip starting several months from now.
Later that month I called AA to change the date of my return, and they managed to do so with virtually no fare difference by slightly adjusting my return routing (but keeping the same flight for the transpac).
At the same time of this change I requested a mileage upgrade to J for the transpac segment, and they put me on the wait list as there was no inventory. I don't remember if I provided a credit card or not (sometimes they ask and sometimes they don't).
Anyway, two weeks after that (about one week ago), my seat assignment for the transpac segment got knocked out on my app. When I went to put it back in, my cabin had changed to J. After assigning myself a J seat, I double checked the reservation details on the web, and the last segment was clearly listed as "business."
This would seem like a cleared upgrade, but there has been no contact from AA by email or phone regarding the copay or mileage deduction. None of my cards have been charged, nor have the 25k miles been deducted. Also, when viewing the upgrade status of the itinerary, this segment's is listed as "not applicable."
What is going on here? Is this a cleared mileage up request, some other kind of upgrade, or a mistake?
Later that month I called AA to change the date of my return, and they managed to do so with virtually no fare difference by slightly adjusting my return routing (but keeping the same flight for the transpac).
At the same time of this change I requested a mileage upgrade to J for the transpac segment, and they put me on the wait list as there was no inventory. I don't remember if I provided a credit card or not (sometimes they ask and sometimes they don't).
Anyway, two weeks after that (about one week ago), my seat assignment for the transpac segment got knocked out on my app. When I went to put it back in, my cabin had changed to J. After assigning myself a J seat, I double checked the reservation details on the web, and the last segment was clearly listed as "business."
This would seem like a cleared upgrade, but there has been no contact from AA by email or phone regarding the copay or mileage deduction. None of my cards have been charged, nor have the 25k miles been deducted. Also, when viewing the upgrade status of the itinerary, this segment's is listed as "not applicable."
What is going on here? Is this a cleared mileage up request, some other kind of upgrade, or a mistake?
Jan 9, 2017, 6:26 am
#99
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,042
Booked a discounted Y itinerary including a transpac segment early last month, with the trip starting several months from now.
Later that month I called AA to change the date of my return, and they managed to do so with virtually no fare difference by slightly adjusting my return routing (but keeping the same flight for the transpac).
At the same time of this change I requested a mileage upgrade to J for the transpac segment, and they put me on the wait list as there was no inventory. I don't remember if I provided a credit card or not (sometimes they ask and sometimes they don't).
Anyway, two weeks after that (about one week ago), my seat assignment for the transpac segment got knocked out on my app. When I went to put it back in, my cabin had changed to J. After assigning myself a J seat, I double checked the reservation details on the web, and the last segment was clearly listed as "business."
This would seem like a cleared upgrade, but there has been no contact from AA by email or phone regarding the copay or mileage deduction. None of my cards have been charged, nor have the 25k miles been deducted. Also, when viewing the upgrade status of the itinerary, this segment's is listed as "not applicable."
What is going on here? Is this a cleared mileage up request, some other kind of upgrade, or a mistake?
Later that month I called AA to change the date of my return, and they managed to do so with virtually no fare difference by slightly adjusting my return routing (but keeping the same flight for the transpac).
At the same time of this change I requested a mileage upgrade to J for the transpac segment, and they put me on the wait list as there was no inventory. I don't remember if I provided a credit card or not (sometimes they ask and sometimes they don't).
Anyway, two weeks after that (about one week ago), my seat assignment for the transpac segment got knocked out on my app. When I went to put it back in, my cabin had changed to J. After assigning myself a J seat, I double checked the reservation details on the web, and the last segment was clearly listed as "business."
This would seem like a cleared upgrade, but there has been no contact from AA by email or phone regarding the copay or mileage deduction. None of my cards have been charged, nor have the 25k miles been deducted. Also, when viewing the upgrade status of the itinerary, this segment's is listed as "not applicable."
What is going on here? Is this a cleared mileage up request, some other kind of upgrade, or a mistake?
Jan 9, 2017, 6:28 am
#100
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,042
Of course taxes are due. It's just a FOP. Taxes are due based on the fare.
Jan 9, 2017, 6:56 am
#101
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: United Premier Platinum
Posts: 638
It cleared but you haven't been reticketed yet. Basically your reservation has been upgraded, but the ticket to pay for the flight hasn't. You can call in and they should do it over the phone. Else you can wait and it should be done at some point before travel. Especially if it's a way off the ticketing can be delayed. Allows them to take care of tickets departing sooner.
Also, what is the booking code for mileage upgrades to J?
Jan 9, 2017, 7:05 am
#102
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2001
Programs: DL 1 million, AA 1 mil, HH lapsed Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 28,190
How far in advance of travel are you buying? More than 60 days away and I would be concerned about schedule changes. There's oneworld IROPs protection but I'll let JonNYC comment on applicability to two separate AA tickets bought to beat fare rules.
Jan 9, 2017, 7:36 am
#103
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: JL OW Sapphire, NH *A Gold
Posts: 217
My trip is planned thru Apr - May. Schedule change is the most probable risk.
I hope AA protection covers schedule change.
Jan 9, 2017, 9:39 am
#104
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2006
Location: DTW, but drive to/from YYZ/ORD
Programs: Chase Ultimate Rewards 2MM, Diner Club points
Posts: 31,911
Flying MU PVG-ORD on a J DL award. If I buy separate AA ORD-DTW, can I drop bags at T5 or have to schlep to T3?
Jan 9, 2017, 10:12 am
#105
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: AA
Posts: 1
Long time lurker.
Stupid question.
When I log into my account now, last year I earned platinum. It states on the account summary page, in 2016, you earned 73911 EQMs and 15 EQSs.
But at the top of the account summary it says "Progress to Gold (YTD)". I thought it would say Progress to Platinum Pro (YTD).
I assume they mean this is to retain status for next year correct?
Stupid question.
When I log into my account now, last year I earned platinum. It states on the account summary page, in 2016, you earned 73911 EQMs and 15 EQSs.
But at the top of the account summary it says "Progress to Gold (YTD)". I thought it would say Progress to Platinum Pro (YTD).
I assume they mean this is to retain status for next year correct?