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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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)
Feb 28, 2018, 8:00 am
#376
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,531
That’s not all that changed, either. If I read that page right this morning, while looking for something else, TATL dropped to just the first bag free for F/J/EXP, etc. The second bag (and third in some cases) are now charged at $100/$200 respectively. TPAC is still first two.
Not sure if it was an oversight on their list of applicable countries or not. If not, then for TATL it’s first bag free for everyone, and everybody pays for the second. TPAC is first two, then everyone pays.
Not sure if it was an oversight on their list of applicable countries or not. If not, then for TATL it’s first bag free for everyone, and everybody pays for the second. TPAC is first two, then everyone pays.
"1st and 2nd checked bags are complimentary for:
- AAdvantage® Platinum Pro
- AAdvantage® Platinum
- oneworld® Sapphire members
- Confirmed Business Class customers*
- Confirmed Premium Economy customers**
Feb 28, 2018, 8:32 am
#377
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,921
Feb 28, 2018, 9:54 am
#378
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,107
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...age-policy.jsp
If you look under “What will it cost” section, then open up the “and travelling to” section, Europe isn’t listed in any of those.
Further down TATL is listed towards the end of the table.
However, buried in the site on the page listing all service fees, it remains as it was with a table by cabin/destination and listing first/second bag free.
Odd to say the least, as it would appear to be differing information, or poorly worded information on their main baggage page.
If you look under “What will it cost” section, then open up the “and travelling to” section, Europe isn’t listed in any of those.
Further down TATL is listed towards the end of the table.
However, buried in the site on the page listing all service fees, it remains as it was with a table by cabin/destination and listing first/second bag free.
Odd to say the least, as it would appear to be differing information, or poorly worded information on their main baggage page.
Feb 28, 2018, 11:52 am
#379
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO, UA, AA, WN, DL Gold
Posts: 2,981
500 mile upgrades
So, my wife got free platinum and 20 500 mile upgrades. I have no status and I don't know why she got this offer and I didn't. It expires 5/31 so we are just going to go somewhere to use it up.
RE the upgrades. If we book her and I through Amex travel, and then call AA can we use these stickies? Is these a certain fare class needed? If so, is the upgrade awarded immediately or are we now on a list? If it's the 'list' when is it awarded?
I'm sorry for these simple questions, but I can't find a definitive answer anywhere.
RE the upgrades. If we book her and I through Amex travel, and then call AA can we use these stickies? Is these a certain fare class needed? If so, is the upgrade awarded immediately or are we now on a list? If it's the 'list' when is it awarded?
I'm sorry for these simple questions, but I can't find a definitive answer anywhere.
Feb 28, 2018, 12:21 pm
#380
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,442
So, my wife got free platinum and 20 500 mile upgrades. I have no status and I don't know why she got this offer and I didn't. It expires 5/31 so we are just going to go somewhere to use it up.
RE the upgrades. If we book her and I through Amex travel, and then call AA can we use these stickies? Is these a certain fare class needed? If so, is the upgrade awarded immediately or are we now on a list? If it's the 'list' when is it awarded?
I'm sorry for these simple questions, but I can't find a definitive answer anywhere.
RE the upgrades. If we book her and I through Amex travel, and then call AA can we use these stickies? Is these a certain fare class needed? If so, is the upgrade awarded immediately or are we now on a list? If it's the 'list' when is it awarded?
I'm sorry for these simple questions, but I can't find a definitive answer anywhere.
Mar 1, 2018, 9:07 am
#381
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 789
Flying LHR-LAX-HNL as we speak. As Lifetime Plat 2 free bags, Global Entey is sweet T T4 though you have to walk to TBIT to get bags. 6 minutes from leaving plane to clearing immigration as against average 45 minutes before. Terminal 5 is much better thN Terminal 4 and has better food outlets. AA109 had Premium Economy layout so was quite happy with is as improved Coach seat. Row 16 outers were always good on 77w. PE seat reminds me of old domestic first on 757’s. Still do not like PE, regard it as another downward move caused by link with BA. Cheap is Coach or sleep is Business or First. Paying more to sit up makes no sense. BA do it to stop Business upgrades from coach but then their Avios thing is no match for Aadvantage. So all in all, no bags problem, no Global Entry problem, no Coach seat problem, no Terminal 5 problem. AA remains best TATL.
Mar 1, 2018, 1:25 pm
#382
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Aspen, CO
Posts: 792
I remember reading somewhere AA has partnered with JAL for their top tier elites receiving VIP benefits if flying each others metal... does anyone remember this? Any links?
Mar 1, 2018, 1:41 pm
#383
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 20,992
Mar 1, 2018, 2:39 pm
#384
Join Date: May 2008
Location: WAS
Programs: AA Ex Plt
Posts: 1,630
I've been in here a lot lately -- so thanks all
Question: Does AA have CS and/or a call center based in Liverpool, UK?
Cheers -
Question: Does AA have CS and/or a call center based in Liverpool, UK?
Cheers -
Mar 1, 2018, 3:00 pm
#385
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Aspen, CO
Posts: 792
What do you mean by VIP benefits, other than the normal Oneworld emerald privileges?
"The customer experience is always on our mind, and that’s especially true for our VIP customers. In May, American implemented a process to assist top JAL customers flying codeshare on American to and from Japan at DFW, LAX, and ORD which is modeled after our Five Star Service, including guaranteed arrival, departure and connection assistance. Likewise, JAL will soon begin to assist our ConciergeKey members on select JAL flights at NRT and HND, followed later this year by Kansai International Airport in Osaka (KIX)."
Any more information on this?
Mar 1, 2018, 7:31 pm
#386
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
Mar 2, 2018, 6:42 pm
#387
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 20,992
What do you mean by VIP benefits, other than the normal Oneworld emerald privileges?
Any more information on this?
If anyone needs to ask they probably do not qualify
Mar 2, 2018, 7:39 pm
#388
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Aspen, CO
Posts: 792
Like this? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html
If anyone needs to ask they probably do not qualify
If anyone needs to ask they probably do not qualify
Mar 2, 2018, 7:53 pm
#389
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,107
JAL’s equivalent to AA’s CK. AA does the same for BA’s GGL as well.