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Welcome to the 2017 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"
Ask Your Consolidated / Combined AA Questions Here (flame free)
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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.
We volunteer Moderators monitor this "lounge" thread to assist you as well. When browsing the fora, look at the page tops of the various forums. There will be a menu, and often "sticky" threads, and threads with header "wiki posts" (created and maintained by the FlyerTalk community) with important information relating to that forum / topic.
Don't hesitate to contact a moderator or another member if you have any additional questions. You can PM the Moderators by clicking on , which pops up a message box; the message goes to all this forum's Moderators. Note that unlike some sites with paid staff moderators, FlyerTalk Moderators are volunteers, and most work, travel, go on holiday, etc. You can Private Message us using the PM system (My Flyertalk) and our handles.
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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
#1351
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Aspen, CO
Posts: 792
I will be flying AA SFO-JFK, landing around 4:10PM and connecting on RJ to Amman at 10:30PM, on a separate ticket. Does anyone know if I can check my bag through to AMM in SFO? If not, would I have to collect my bags at JFK and just wait it out until RJ desk opens? TIA
#1352
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: DFW
Posts: 8,028
3 weeks ago was flying from EU to US in J (full fare) and decided to try and upgrade to F. Had no status at the time (this segment would complete the platinum fast track for me) and asked at the airport to be put on the list to upgrade with miles (25k). I was first on the list and it cleared a bit before boarding. At the gate the GA confirmed that I was upgrading with miles and I boarded in F. Was actually a fantastic flight, with great service.
As as of now they haven't been pulled. I've received credit for the flight and it shows me in J. How long out does it take to catch up?
As as of now they haven't been pulled. I've received credit for the flight and it shows me in J. How long out does it take to catch up?
#1353
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 3,987
Is there a current EXP status match?
#1354
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,361
I will be flying AA SFO-JFK, landing around 4:10PM and connecting on RJ to Amman at 10:30PM, on a separate ticket. Does anyone know if I can check my bag through to AMM in SFO? If not, would I have to collect my bags at JFK and just wait it out until RJ desk opens? TIA
#1355
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,361
3 weeks ago was flying from EU to US in J (full fare) and decided to try and upgrade to F. Had no status at the time (this segment would complete the platinum fast track for me) and asked at the airport to be put on the list to upgrade with miles (25k). I was first on the list and it cleared a bit before boarding. At the gate the GA confirmed that I was upgrading with miles and I boarded in F. Was actually a fantastic flight, with great service.
As as of now they haven't been pulled. I've received credit for the flight and it shows me in J. How long out does it take to catch up?
As as of now they haven't been pulled. I've received credit for the flight and it shows me in J. How long out does it take to catch up?
Also...you will receive credit for the original class of service you paid for (J), not the class of service you upgraded to (F). So that seems ok.
#1356
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
#1357
formerly Goflyer100
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: DL Platinum Medallion - Hilton Diamond
Posts: 161
I wanted to search award space for QF flights on aa.com but I got the following error message: "Something went wrong. Please fix the error. Depart. Please check the date you entered." I tried several dates but I still get this error message... Does anyone experience the same?
#1358
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 20,923
I wanted to search award space for QF flights on aa.com but I got the following error message: "Something went wrong. Please fix the error. Depart. Please check the date you entered." I tried several dates but I still get this error message... Does anyone experience the same?
A QF flight from LAX/SFO/DFW/JFK?
QF thread on the AA forum here http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
#1359
formerly Goflyer100
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: DL Platinum Medallion - Hilton Diamond
Posts: 161
What date are you looking for? Within 330 days?
A QF flight from LAX/SFO/DFW/JFK?
QF thread on the AA forum here http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
A QF flight from LAX/SFO/DFW/JFK?
QF thread on the AA forum here http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
#1360
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
And if you haven't done so, consider signing up for a BAEC account so you can search forvaward space on the BA site - it includes some airlines aa.com doesn't.
#1361
formerly Goflyer100
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: DL Platinum Medallion - Hilton Diamond
Posts: 161
Have you tried from another device? Try clearing your browser cookies. aa.cim award search is working fine for me.
And if you haven't done so, consider signing up for a BAEC account so you can search forvaward space on the BA site - it includes some airlines aa.com doesn't.
And if you haven't done so, consider signing up for a BAEC account so you can search forvaward space on the BA site - it includes some airlines aa.com doesn't.
#1362
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 3,987
#1364
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 10
Question on AA Award Space
Thanks
#1365
formerly Goflyer100
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: DL Platinum Medallion - Hilton Diamond
Posts: 161