Jan 1, 2018, 1:26 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
The 2019 Newbie Lounge thread can be found here.
Q. How can I find information more easily than reading through all the threads? Now that I'm here, what do I do next?
Check out the following resources:
Searching can be key to finding important information and answers without waiting for someone to drop by and answer, and it helps prevent that information fragmentation. FlyerTalk Advanced Search can seem quirky to the infrequent user, but it's fairly powerful if one knows how to use it. There are several ways to search:
Forum basics: Now that the new AA has become by some measures "the world's largest airline", this new, combined has become a "mega-forum", very large, very active - and theoretically very difficult to find information and easy to lose one's place. Having to search for and sort through dozens - or more - of threads on baggage, airports, minimum connect times or the like could soon become unproductive and discouraging.
To prevent this from occurring, please note we try to:
Keep a few "sticky" threads: such as GUIDE posts, OSO / IROPS, etc. for urgent and quick reference, such as basic "where do I find" reasons
Keep threads to specific topics: Prevent information fragmentation and loss by consolidating questions, answers and discussion of one topic contained in one thread. (This also honors those members who have already shared valuable information and experiences.)
"Popular" threads are likely to have a Wikipost at the head that will summarize important information and have resource links. These are "community property", and as any wiki are established, maintained and updated by the members (with 90 days of tenure and 90 posts on FlyerTalk).
You may find your question or post merged into one of those threads. Be sure that we will leave a link behind from your original thread, and to look up to see if there's a wiki with information. We apologize for any possible inconvenience or difference between this forum and others, but we think you'll like some of the resources and tools here to enable more convenient, comfortable travel on AA and greater knowledge sharing.
Keep it welcoming: We're proud the members of both FFPs have kept the brickbats to a minimum; we want this forum to be welcoming, civil and information rich, so name calling (including calling a member one disagrees with "AApologist") and snark are not tolerated. Posts with such are likely to be summarily deleted in their entirety; repeated such behavior may result in suspension of one's membership privileges or being banned from this forum. Let's keep it friendly and in accordance with the FT Rules.
FlyerTalk Rules (We all agree to abide by these, and are held accountable.) NOTE: The 2016 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
NOTE: The 2017 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
Thanks for reading!
Welcome to the 2018 "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.
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).
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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.
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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.We're glad you've chosen to join the Flyertalk frequent flyer community!
Your American Airlines | AAdvantage Forum Moderation Team,
AZ Travels the World, aztimm, dstan, JDiver, JY1024, Microwave
(Our thanks to thread founder / "plank owner" HNL.)
Check out the following resources:
- GUIDE: FT - AA Forum, LOUNGE DASHBOARD and OSO / IRROPS (Links to most important threads, "Help Desk" assistance threads, the thread with resources for off-schedule operations / irregular operations (including links to AA weather policy and tools), hub airport threads, AA lounge Dashboard for all lounges and lounge related issues.)
- FAQ: American Airlines and AAdvantage - Please check here first! (Our FAQ were originally written for the pre-merger AA forum, but there's still a lot of useful information there.)
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- FlyerTalk Glossary (What is all this jargon?)
- Airport Code Guide (How do I decode an airport code / find one for a city?)
Searching can be key to finding important information and answers without waiting for someone to drop by and answer, and it helps prevent that information fragmentation. FlyerTalk Advanced Search can seem quirky to the infrequent user, but it's fairly powerful if one knows how to use it. There are several ways to search:
- Canarsie's Using the Search Feature on FlyerTalk: The Definitive Thread has relocated to the Information Desk Forum; it can be found there.
- One can search FlyerTalk with Google with this web form.
- Or, if you are used to Google search, use Google Advanced Search and insert www.flyertalk.com in the "site or domain" box.
Forum basics: Now that the new AA has become by some measures "the world's largest airline", this new, combined has become a "mega-forum", very large, very active - and theoretically very difficult to find information and easy to lose one's place. Having to search for and sort through dozens - or more - of threads on baggage, airports, minimum connect times or the like could soon become unproductive and discouraging.
To prevent this from occurring, please note we try to:
Keep a few "sticky" threads: such as GUIDE posts, OSO / IROPS, etc. for urgent and quick reference, such as basic "where do I find" reasons
Keep threads to specific topics: Prevent information fragmentation and loss by consolidating questions, answers and discussion of one topic contained in one thread. (This also honors those members who have already shared valuable information and experiences.)
"Popular" threads are likely to have a Wikipost at the head that will summarize important information and have resource links. These are "community property", and as any wiki are established, maintained and updated by the members (with 90 days of tenure and 90 posts on FlyerTalk).
You may find your question or post merged into one of those threads. Be sure that we will leave a link behind from your original thread, and to look up to see if there's a wiki with information. We apologize for any possible inconvenience or difference between this forum and others, but we think you'll like some of the resources and tools here to enable more convenient, comfortable travel on AA and greater knowledge sharing.
Keep it welcoming: We're proud the members of both FFPs have kept the brickbats to a minimum; we want this forum to be welcoming, civil and information rich, so name calling (including calling a member one disagrees with "AApologist") and snark are not tolerated. Posts with such are likely to be summarily deleted in their entirety; repeated such behavior may result in suspension of one's membership privileges or being banned from this forum. Let's keep it friendly and in accordance with the FT Rules.
FlyerTalk Rules (We all agree to abide by these, and are held accountable.)
NOTE: The 2017 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
Thanks for reading!
ARCHIVE: 2018 NEWBIE LOUNGE Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Dec 7, 2018, 11:36 am
#1951
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
My wife and I have DSM>ORD (Eagle) on one ticket booked, and then on a separate ticket, departing 4.5 hrs later, we have ORD>SEZ (QR). Is there any way to call reservations and get the two reservations connected, in case of any weather or mechanical issues on the DSM>ORD flight? both are award tickets, DSM>ORD booked via AS miles, and ORD>SEZ booked via AA miles.
We have the same situation on the return but a longer layover, and the ORD>DSM leg is actually a paid ticket rather than an award.
We have the same situation on the return but a longer layover, and the ORD>DSM leg is actually a paid ticket rather than an award.
See FAQ: TCP, "Linking" / link / merge itineraries / PNR (master thread)
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...es-2016-a.html
I e booked as you, overnighting at ORD. I’d at least recommend more time...
Dec 7, 2018, 11:46 am
#1952
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
There is no way “to link PNRs”, and at ORD you’ll likely have to retrieve your checked baggage and check it in with QR due to separate ticketing. And QR is not under any obligation to reaccommodate you if you miss your flight (though AA will do so on your return if a delay affects your ORD-DSM flight).
See FAQ: TCP, "Linking" / link / merge itineraries / PNR (master thread)
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...es-2016-a.html
I e booked as you, overnighting at ORD. I’d at least recommend more time...
See FAQ: TCP, "Linking" / link / merge itineraries / PNR (master thread)
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...es-2016-a.html
I e booked as you, overnighting at ORD. I’d at least recommend more time...
Dec 7, 2018, 3:39 pm
#1953
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 20
TBIT lounge acces
Hello,
Flying in Business on the 3 class 777-200 tomorrow 12/8 LAX-MIA. Looks like it is leaving from TBIT as of now. What lounge if any will I have access to?
Thank you!
Flying in Business on the 3 class 777-200 tomorrow 12/8 LAX-MIA. Looks like it is leaving from TBIT as of now. What lounge if any will I have access to?
Thank you!
Dec 7, 2018, 3:43 pm
#1954
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
LAX -MIA is not a premium transcon so you won’t get any lounge access unless you are non AA OWE elite
Dec 7, 2018, 6:51 pm
#1955
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Southern California
Programs: AA EXPlat, 2.4MM; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 580
Dec 7, 2018, 7:52 pm
#1956
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
None - there is no three class 777-223ER. Three class First is only found on the 777-323ER.
Dec 7, 2018, 8:13 pm
#1957
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
What other pertinent issues are there? AA's policy is that it will protect passengers on separate tickets when connecting to/from Oneworld, as long as MCT is met. Granted, agents may be unwilling to follow this policy—and I've only had experience with this policy within the Transatlantic joint business partnership—but I don't believe that the policy is different for non-joint business partners.
Dec 7, 2018, 8:58 pm
#1958
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
What other pertinent issues are there? AA's policy is that it will protect passengers on separate tickets when connecting to/from Oneworld, as long as MCT is met. Granted, agents may be unwilling to follow this policy—and I've only had experience with this policy within the Transatlantic joint business partnership—but I don't believe that the policy is different for non-joint business partners.
Dec 8, 2018, 9:58 am
#1959
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 51
I need 1245 EQM'S before year end
Starting the year out, I just simply didn't think I would get this close to Platinum Pro so I pretty much ignored my mileage accumulation. I have one more flight prior to the end of the year never thought my travel would put me in a situation of needing 1245 miles to progress to Platinum Pro. I would like to avoid a mileage run and was wondering if there is any other possible way of earning 1245 EQM's at this point? I have not been using my credit card so spending 40,000 this month is out of the question. I have noticed and ignored buying miles at the kiosk at check-in. Would those miles apply to EQM's? Will American give me comp since I am so close? Can I purchase an upgrade to first class to acquire more EQM's on my next flight? I am pretty much open to anything and would love to avoid a mileage run. Thank you for any ideas!
Dec 8, 2018, 10:22 am
#1960
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
Starting the year out, I just simply didn't think I would get this close to Platinum Pro so I pretty much ignored my mileage accumulation. I have one more flight prior to the end of the year never thought my travel would put me in a situation of needing 1245 miles to progress to Platinum Pro. I would like to avoid a mileage run and was wondering if there is any other possible way of earning 1245 EQM's at this point? I have not been using my credit card so spending 40,000 this month is out of the question. I have noticed and ignored buying miles at the kiosk at check-in. Would those miles apply to EQM's? Will American give me comp since I am so close? Can I purchase an upgrade to first class to acquire more EQM's on my next flight? I am pretty much open to anything and would love to avoid a mileage run. Thank you for any ideas!
The other options that you listed (buying miles, etc.) will not give you EQMs.
Finally, AA is allowing people to buy up to the next level of status. You can check your offer at the following link and see if it might be worth it simply to buy up to Plat Pro instead of up-faring your current ticket. I wouldn’t expect the offer to change substantially after your flight.
https://elite.aa.com/
Dec 8, 2018, 12:02 pm
#1961
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
Is it possible to create and hold an award reservation through the app? I clicked as far as I could on the app but didn't see an option. However, not sure if I went far enough. Thanks!
Dec 8, 2018, 12:26 pm
#1962
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Starting the year out, I just simply didn't think I would get this close to Platinum Pro so I pretty much ignored my mileage accumulation. I have one more flight prior to the end of the year never thought my travel would put me in a situation of needing 1245 miles to progress to Platinum Pro. I would like to avoid a mileage run and was wondering if there is any other possible way of earning 1245 EQM's at this point? I have not been using my credit card so spending 40,000 this month is out of the question. I have noticed and ignored buying miles at the kiosk at check-in. Would those miles apply to EQM's? Will American give me comp since I am so close? Can I purchase an upgrade to first class to acquire more EQM's on my next flight? I am pretty much open to anything and would love to avoid a mileage run. Thank you for any ideas!
Dec 8, 2018, 12:35 pm
#1963
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,585
Dec 8, 2018, 8:55 pm
#1964
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 51
Thank you for the information. I checked out buying next level and that was a bit cost prohibitive at $1345. I did check about upgrading to First on my next flight and that is much affordable. I will get to Platinum Pro for a very minimal cost. THANK YOU!
Dec 9, 2018, 9:07 pm
#1965
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
There is no change fee to up-fare and remember that the 2 * EQMs on AA are the same for fares booked in A, D, I, and R so go with the lowest cost fare bucket among those available.