Free MCE seat selection (plat) if someone else buys my ticket?
Jul 11, 2018, 9:54 am
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Free MCE seat selection (plat) if someone else buys my ticket?
My friend has AA vouchers that he won't be able to use, and wants to book a ticket for me and I will just pay him. If he books the ticket for me using the vouchers, will I then be able to go in and select MCE seats for free, with my platinum status? He does not have any AA status.
Jul 11, 2018, 10:05 am
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My friend has AA vouchers that he won't be able to use, and wants to book a ticket for me and I will just pay him. If he books the ticket for me using the vouchers, will I then be able to go in and select MCE seats for free, with my platinum status? He does not have any AA status.
Jul 11, 2018, 11:42 am
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
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My friend has AA vouchers that he won't be able to use, and wants to book a ticket for me and I will just pay him. If he books the ticket for me using the vouchers, will I then be able to go in and select MCE seats for free, with my platinum status? He does not have any AA status.
In practice you'll be fine, but I wouldn't anecdotally mention to AA that you're reimbursing your friend for the voucher in any potential complaints or comments you might have with AA customer relations related to your travel.
As an added bonus, if your friend got the voucher for voluntary denied boarding or EU 261 compensation, it'll knock off some of the taxes.
