Dec 31, 2016, 10:20 pm
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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
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[2017 NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Dec 5, 2017, 10:15 pm
#2146
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,027
Dec 5, 2017, 10:27 pm
#2147
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
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I might do it toward the end of this month given the change and any possible sweep AA might do, though IT seems so inept you could wait until close to flight time. But as of 1/1 having your AS FFN will do no good for any purpose, and a change will likely reset your seat selection after that time regardless.
I’m going to miss the AA-AS partnership.
I’m going to miss the AA-AS partnership.
Dec 5, 2017, 11:20 pm
#2148
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 36
I just signed up and they offer premium subscription for monthly/yearly where you can flag flights and if a seat opens up (award ticket, window seat, etc) they will email you. As someone using it for a full 2 days, i recommend it. Makes the searching process so much easier.
Dec 5, 2017, 11:24 pm
#2149
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 36
Please take a few moments to read the Wikipost and posts in HELP DESK: MileSAAver / SAAver award questions, assistance. I think you’ll find it quite useful.
And ExpertFlyer Pro is also sold for $99.99 annually. One of the best $100bills I spend every year.
And ExpertFlyer Pro is also sold for $99.99 annually. One of the best $100bills I spend every year.
Also, your feedback regarding ExpertFlyer is much appreciated!
Dec 5, 2017, 11:55 pm
#2150
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,143
Dec 6, 2017, 1:09 am
#2151
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: used to be PER, now it's nowhere/eveywhere
Programs: QFF NB, AA GLD
Posts: 3,467
No changes will be made to award travel; AAdvantage members can still redeem miles for travel on Alaska Airlines.
Last edited by JDiver; Dec 6, 2017 at 8:21 am Reason: Redacted unfriendly flame
Dec 6, 2017, 8:28 am
#2152
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
The best way to assist newbies and those who would use the thread to fish for information is to teach them how to fish, such as sharing a link to a source of information or a resource thread, not slapping them in the face with a fish.
If you can’t do that (refraining from personal comments and throwing fish), please don’t post in this dedicated flame-free thread. And this being a flame-Free thread doesn’t waive the Rules.
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If you can’t do that (refraining from personal comments and throwing fish), please don’t post in this dedicated flame-free thread. And this being a flame-Free thread doesn’t waive the Rules.
12.1 Friendly, Respectful and Welcoming Link
FlyerTalk is a community and is intended to be a friendly, helpful and collegial place.
Please post in a friendly, respectful, welcoming manner. 'Snarky,' unfriendly posts will not be allowed. If you don't have something constructive to contribute to a thread, please do not post.
Unhelpful posts, such as "Do a search" or those that merely comment on the worthiness of others' posts or threads are neither friendly nor welcoming and will not be allowed. If you can't be helpful or contribute substantive content to a thread, please refrain from posting.
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Dec 6, 2017, 1:15 pm
#2153
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 184
I’m potentially flying to DFW next week from LHR, and the ticket will unfortunately be booked in economy. Do AA allow cash upgrades at the airport? If so, is there a rough guide price?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Dec 6, 2017, 1:28 pm
#2154
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
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Posts: 62,948
Dec 6, 2017, 9:52 pm
#2155
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 36
I see people refer to J seats or F seats, What does that mean?
Dec 7, 2017, 9:18 am
#2159
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 36
Thanks for the tip, MadPhil! I'm sure it'll come in very handy as I "surf" this site more often. I did notice the " . . . use varies depending on airline" comment after each of the letters about which I inquired so, at least, I would've still needed to ask, although I would've known it's a booking class. One other term that I occasionally see on this site is AVIOS. I didn't see that in the glossary. Thanks again.
Dec 7, 2017, 9:52 am
#2160
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
Thanks for the tip, MadPhil! I'm sure it'll come in very handy as I "surf" this site more often. I did notice the " . . . use varies depending on airline" comment after each of the letters about which I inquired so, at least, I would've still needed to ask, although I would've known it's a booking class. One other term that I occasionally see on this site is AVIOS. I didn't see that in the glossary. Thanks again.