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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.
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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Jul 28, 2017, 12:17 pm
#1426
Formerly known as joannerose66
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Gold BA Exec, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 116
Correct. Although Avios redemptions for domestic Coach flights on AA do not include any free checked baggage, BA mischaracterizes them as HBO fares. On such redemptions, oneworld elites still enjoy free checked bags, priority check-in lines and boarding, and the ability to select Main Cabin Extra seats, all at no additional charge.
Jul 28, 2017, 2:00 pm
#1427
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: SNA/LAX, PHL
Programs: AA Gold, AS MVP, WN A-List, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Exp, Hertz PC
Posts: 449
So just to clarify Golds get free MCE 24 hours before departure for connecting flights, rather than at check-in?
Jul 28, 2017, 2:39 pm
#1428
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: sjc sfo
Programs: A little bit of miles and points scattered everywhere
Posts: 360
I have the Citi AAdvantage Plat Select card. I am going to book some flights leaving on Sunday using Avios. I read the fine print and it says my AAdvantage FF # needs to be on reservation and it needs to be there 7 days in advance of flight for me to get priority boarding and free checked bag. Well obviously my flight will be in less than 7 days. Does anyone have any real world data points on this? Also how is the free checked bag handled? Does Citi give me a $25 credit or does AA just not charge me?
Last edited by koctail; Jul 28, 2017 at 3:04 pm
Jul 28, 2017, 4:56 pm
#1429
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,584
I have the Citi AAdvantage Plat Select card. I am going to book some flights leaving on Sunday using Avios. I read the fine print and it says my AAdvantage FF # needs to be on reservation and it needs to be there 7 days in advance of flight for me to get priority boarding and free checked bag. Well obviously my flight will be in less than 7 days. Does anyone have any real world data points on this? Also how is the free checked bag handled? Does Citi give me a $25 credit or does AA just not charge me?
Do you know how to get your AAdvantage number in the PNR on an Avios redemption?
Jul 28, 2017, 7:28 pm
#1430
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: San Diego
Programs: Plat Pro AAdvantage, but defected to BAEC
Posts: 1,222
Yes. At check in 24hrs before your first flight, you can switch your seat to a MCE seat for that flight. You need to then return to your reservation at the 24 hr mark for the connecting flight and then initiate a seat change to an available MCE for the connecting flight (unless you opt to pay the 50% fee to do it earlier)
Jul 29, 2017, 9:08 am
#1431
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
I have the Citi AAdvantage Plat Select card. I am going to book some flights leaving on Sunday using Avios. I read the fine print and it says my AAdvantage FF # needs to be on reservation and it needs to be there 7 days in advance of flight for me to get priority boarding and free checked bag. Well obviously my flight will be in less than 7 days. Does anyone have any real world data points on this? Also how is the free checked bag handled? Does Citi give me a $25 credit or does AA just not charge me?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...g-baggage.html
Jul 30, 2017, 1:53 am
#1432
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: BA Gold, several other less interesting cards...
Posts: 3,712
Hi
I am flying to Hawaii from London and overnighting in LA. I am flying in First. For the flight from LA to Hawaii I have a ticket but it looks as if all the seats are booked. Should I call and see if I can move to a different flight? I don't fancy a downgrade on such a long flight!
I am flying to Hawaii from London and overnighting in LA. I am flying in First. For the flight from LA to Hawaii I have a ticket but it looks as if all the seats are booked. Should I call and see if I can move to a different flight? I don't fancy a downgrade on such a long flight!
Last edited by srbrenna; Jul 30, 2017 at 2:24 am
Jul 30, 2017, 9:17 am
#1433
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 2,203
Do u have a seat assignment? If yes, I can't see why AA would move you. If u don't already have. Aseat assignent then u should call.
Hi
I am flying to Hawaii from London and overnighting in LA. I am flying in First. For the flight from LA to Hawaii I have a ticket but it looks as if all the seats are booked. Should I call and see if I can move to a different flight? I don't fancy a downgrade on such a long flight!
I am flying to Hawaii from London and overnighting in LA. I am flying in First. For the flight from LA to Hawaii I have a ticket but it looks as if all the seats are booked. Should I call and see if I can move to a different flight? I don't fancy a downgrade on such a long flight!
Jul 31, 2017, 5:21 am
#1434
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: BA Gold, several other less interesting cards...
Posts: 3,712
Thank you. I didn't have a seat assignment. Thanks to your advice I called and now have a seat! ^
Jul 31, 2017, 11:32 am
#1435
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
Standby not available?
OK, I'm not a newbie but I have a newbie question.
My non-elite girlfriend is traveling today on a domestic coach saver (T) award. There are 2 earlier flights and 2 later ones, all (as with her current flight) and nonstops, same O/D airports.
When I log in as her and look on aa.com for same day change, the two later flights are shown as confirmable for free (makes sense, since they are available for a new saver award). But the 2 earlier flights, which are available only as anytime awards, aren't listed at all. Shouldn't she be able to standby and pay the $75 fee if she clears?
My non-elite girlfriend is traveling today on a domestic coach saver (T) award. There are 2 earlier flights and 2 later ones, all (as with her current flight) and nonstops, same O/D airports.
When I log in as her and look on aa.com for same day change, the two later flights are shown as confirmable for free (makes sense, since they are available for a new saver award). But the 2 earlier flights, which are available only as anytime awards, aren't listed at all. Shouldn't she be able to standby and pay the $75 fee if she clears?
Aug 1, 2017, 6:58 am
#1436
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Almost exactly equally distant from LCY, LGW and LHR.
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 115
Is there somewhere I can find out what kind of meals AA serve on flights from MIA (Miami) to MBJ (Montego Bay, Jamaica) in Biz. I'm on one of those diet things and want to make sure I put the right amount of food in my face on incoming flights / lounges.
It is listed as "MEALS: FOOD FOR PURCHASE" on myflightsapp so maybe I just don't have this problem at all ?
It is listed as "MEALS: FOOD FOR PURCHASE" on myflightsapp so maybe I just don't have this problem at all ?
Aug 1, 2017, 9:41 am
#1437
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: UA, AS, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 52
I had a paid economy ticket on Lufthansa from PNQ-IAH. Due to some issues the LH flight was cancelled and I got rebooked on to an EY flight from AUH-DFW then AA from DFW-IAH.
The segment was booked in Y fare class. Credited the ticket to my AAdvantage account, but only received redeemable miles for AUH-IAH not EQM. Is this how this is supposed to be? I thought I should have also earned EQM for this.
The segment was booked in Y fare class. Credited the ticket to my AAdvantage account, but only received redeemable miles for AUH-IAH not EQM. Is this how this is supposed to be? I thought I should have also earned EQM for this.
Aug 1, 2017, 10:17 am
#1438
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP.
Posts: 1,325
i did a paid upgrade on an aa marketing ba metal flight. Any chance that $399 will count towards my EQD?
Aug 1, 2017, 11:48 am
#1439
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
Aug 1, 2017, 11:52 am
#1440
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
I had a paid economy ticket on Lufthansa from PNQ-IAH. Due to some issues the LH flight was cancelled and I got rebooked on to an EY flight from AUH-DFW then AA from DFW-IAH.
The segment was booked in Y fare class. Credited the ticket to my AAdvantage account, but only received redeemable miles for AUH-IAH not EQM. Is this how this is supposed to be? I thought I should have also earned EQM for this.
The segment was booked in Y fare class. Credited the ticket to my AAdvantage account, but only received redeemable miles for AUH-IAH not EQM. Is this how this is supposed to be? I thought I should have also earned EQM for this.