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.
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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.)
- New and uncertain where to start here, and it's about American Airlines? Start in our "NEWBIE LOUNGE" thread, here: link.
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- The NEW FlyerTalk: Helpful Hints, Tips and Suggestions to Enhance Your Experience (Information Desk Forum)
- 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)
Apr 1, 2018, 8:09 pm
#526
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,811
I booked DFW-PHL-AMS all on AA metal.
Due to delays, I was put on DFW-LHR-AMS. DFW-LHR on AA metal, and LHR-AMS on BA metal.
I got the miles for DFW-LHR, but not for LHR-AMS yet.
Before I put in the request for credit, wondering if I should ask for original routing credit, will it be more for DFW-PHL-AMS or I'm already getting a good deal on DFW-LHR-AMS?
Does AA metal vs. BA make a difference? If it has been in my disfavor, I can ask for original routing credit like it was all on AA metal.
Thanks for the help.
Due to delays, I was put on DFW-LHR-AMS. DFW-LHR on AA metal, and LHR-AMS on BA metal.
I got the miles for DFW-LHR, but not for LHR-AMS yet.
Before I put in the request for credit, wondering if I should ask for original routing credit, will it be more for DFW-PHL-AMS or I'm already getting a good deal on DFW-LHR-AMS?
Does AA metal vs. BA make a difference? If it has been in my disfavor, I can ask for original routing credit like it was all on AA metal.
Thanks for the help.
Metal doesn't matter; what matters is the flight numbers. But LHR-AMS is such a short flight that whether it's an AA or BA flight number isn't going to make a whole lot of difference.
You do need to check the actual fare classes and earnings, though. Sometimes when they rebook you you wind up in a higher-earning fare, such as Y if you were in economy. Then the new routing would definitely be better than the old. What fare class and earnings do you see for the DFW-LHR leg?
Apr 2, 2018, 8:30 am
#527
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
A reminder that asking for or requesting to trade any AA instrument or activity is prohibited in this forum. All such will be deleted.
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Apr 2, 2018, 9:53 am
#528
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Iowa...Delta Charter Diamond, now Gold
Posts: 2,066
(and if the answer is yes, is that an "american airlines" board policy only?
Apr 2, 2018, 11:48 am
#529
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
To the extent lounge access offers or requests are allowed, and again there are restrictions (including requests for access), this thread is used: Guide: Admirals Club / Flagship Lounge etc. Meet Up & Guest Offer. There, requests for access, passes or guesting for oneself or others is not allowed.
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Apr 2, 2018, 12:38 pm
#530
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Iowa...Delta Charter Diamond, now Gold
Posts: 2,066
This forum is significantly more restrictive on offers, requests, etc. than most, if not all, others. AA is also totally excluded from The Coupon Connection forum. There are serious reasons for this state of affairs; AA has reached out and sanctioned FT members for actions, offers or requests of seemingly little concern to other airlines.
To the extent lounge access offers or requests are allowed, and again there are restrictions (including requests for access), this thread is used: Guide: Admirals Club / Flagship Lounge etc. Meet Up & Guest Offer. There, requests for access, passes or guesting for oneself or others is not allowed.
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To the extent lounge access offers or requests are allowed, and again there are restrictions (including requests for access), this thread is used: Guide: Admirals Club / Flagship Lounge etc. Meet Up & Guest Offer. There, requests for access, passes or guesting for oneself or others is not allowed.
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Apr 2, 2018, 2:23 pm
#531
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 228
I have a question on earning miles on a BA operated flight, when booking through AA.
I’m looking at being back in Europe in September, and looking at 2 BA flights, both in PE, both showing a fare code of P. There is no P fare code on the partner earning tables on AA.
I’d book through AA, but would fly on BA metal.
Flights are AA6143 and AA6214. Is it as simple as using the AA earning tables because they’re an AA flight number, despite being operated by BA?
Thanks, and apologies for typos, safari on iPhone and posting on forums seems particularly difficult at the moment.
I’m looking at being back in Europe in September, and looking at 2 BA flights, both in PE, both showing a fare code of P. There is no P fare code on the partner earning tables on AA.
I’d book through AA, but would fly on BA metal.
Flights are AA6143 and AA6214. Is it as simple as using the AA earning tables because they’re an AA flight number, despite being operated by BA?
Thanks, and apologies for typos, safari on iPhone and posting on forums seems particularly difficult at the moment.
Apr 2, 2018, 2:40 pm
#532
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,107
Yes. If it’s an AA flight number, use the AA chart.
Apr 2, 2018, 2:43 pm
#533
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 228
Thank you.
i realised as soon as I posted that, it was a simple question to answer, once you use a bit of common sense and stop trying to over think it.
i realised as soon as I posted that, it was a simple question to answer, once you use a bit of common sense and stop trying to over think it.
Apr 2, 2018, 3:48 pm
#535
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,107
You’re welcome.
It’s often forgotten as it’s just so simple. Flight number airline is the chart to look at. If it were AA metal, but a BA flight number, then you’d look to the BA chart.
Apr 2, 2018, 8:11 pm
#536
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
ok so I know how to check for this years status tracker, is there any way to see what my year end EQDs and EQMs were for the previous year? Like would I be able to see how I ended up in 2017 somewhere?
Apr 2, 2018, 9:06 pm
#537
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 2,203
On the app, underneath the circle for current year qualification, u will see text showing last years totals.
Apr 3, 2018, 6:09 am
#538
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
I just don't see that in my app. I pull up the app, go to where the circles are that have the EQMs and EQDs and the only thing underneath is text saying, "how to qualify?" but nothing else..????????????????
Apr 3, 2018, 6:25 am
#540
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666