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donotblink Jun 1, 2018 7:18 pm

Extended Ticketing Time
 
I was wondering had anyone on here experienced extended delays for ticketing with AA on only AA flights? I phurchased a complex itinerary this morning with meeting services, using two tickets and fare Basis's in one PNR going LGA -> YUL on ticket one and continuing the same day YUL -> PHL -> HNL, ticket 1 is economy ticket two is business/first. I did this because I got a better fare than more direct routing, to rack up EQM and because all of the connections barely exceed MCT so I'll likely have a schedule change that will let me get on a more desirable itinerary. The ticket has sat in ticket pending status for more than 12 hours now, which seems abnormal to me. Should I call, or just wait?

ricktoronto Jun 1, 2018 7:53 pm

Is it leaving tomorrow or next month? They queue by departure usually.
DM on Twitter if you have to.

donotblink Jun 1, 2018 7:55 pm

No, it's leaving in December, but I just don't want to end up losing the fare.

JDiver Jun 1, 2018 10:23 pm

I hope you realize that if the schedule doesn’t change you will have to have sufficient time at YUL to recover your baggage, recheck it and process security for your departure, so don’t make the YUL connection too tight.

donotblink Jun 2, 2018 7:33 am

Would I actually be responsible for rechecking my baggage given that my final destination isn't Canada, given that the two tickets are on one PNR, baggage should go through, right? The YUL layover is the longest.https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f48fa4216.jpeg

ellinj Jun 2, 2018 7:41 am


Originally Posted by donotblink (Post 29819473)
No, it's leaving in December, but I just don't want to end up losing the fare.

Once the reservation is made, the fare won't change, even if it takes them a week to ticket it. Since there are no partner airlines involved it shouldn't be a problem at all.

3Cforme Jun 2, 2018 8:10 am


Originally Posted by donotblink (Post 29820571)

Hope for a schedule change - a change of carrier, or something that takes a connection below Minimum Connect Time. That is a miserable way to travel NYC-HNL. There are non-stops on United and Hawaiian (and JetBlue codeshares HA)...

JDiver Jun 2, 2018 8:13 am


Originally Posted by donotblink (Post 29820571)
Would I actually be responsible for rechecking my baggage given that my final destination isn't Canada, given that the two tickets are on one PNR, baggage should go through, right? The YUL layover is the longest.https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f48fa4216.jpeg

One PNR (which can be comprised of up to sixteen tickets, iirc) should be fine for through-checking your baggage to your final destination. Good thinking, btw!

donotblink Jun 2, 2018 8:14 am

I need the EQM, and the PHL -> LAX is on a wide body Airbus with all aisle J seats.

PlatinumScum Jun 2, 2018 8:17 am

I don't believe that it's legal for AA to sell you a ticket between US destinations that connects in Canada, so I don't believe this will ever be ticketed. Even if it is, it's almost certainly queued for manual review.

donotblink Jun 2, 2018 8:56 am

Technically they're not selling me a ticket that goes between US destinations via Canada--they're selling me two tickets, one that originates in the US, one that originates in Canada, that happen to be in the same PNR.

FlyingEgghead Jun 2, 2018 9:49 pm


Originally Posted by PlatinumScum (Post 29820665)
I don't believe that it's legal for AA to sell you a ticket between US destinations that connects in Canada, so I don't believe this will ever be ticketed. Even if it is, it's almost certainly queued for manual review.

If you are referring to cabotage, I don't think that's relevant. Cabotage would be AA selling a ticket between two points in *Canada*. Or, a Canadian airline selling a ticket between two points in the US. It's about the nationality of the airline, not the connecting point.

PlatinumScum Jun 3, 2018 7:22 am


Originally Posted by donotblink (Post 29820756)
Technically they're not selling me a ticket that goes between US destinations via Canada--they're selling me two tickets, one that originates in the US, one that originates in Canada, that happen to be in the same PNR.

Let's see. I'm 99% sure that (if this does get ticketed) all segments will be on a single ticket number.

PlatinumScum Jun 3, 2018 7:24 am


Originally Posted by FlyingEgghead (Post 29822363)
If you are referring to cabotage, I don't think that's relevant. Cabotage would be AA selling a ticket between two points in *Canada*. Or, a Canadian airline selling a ticket between two points in the US. It's about the nationality of the airline, not the connecting point.

Interesting. I guess all we can do is hope that the OP tells us what ultimately happens.

donotblink Jun 3, 2018 8:15 am

It's still in ticket pending right now, I'll come back and let you know what happened. Can you have one ticket number that is tied to two fare basis's that are priced in different currencies? I suppose we'll find out soon.


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