Jan 1, 2019, 2:12 pm
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Welcome to the 2019 "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).
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.
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Oct 1, 2019, 2:15 am
#1591
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Gold, Hertz President's Club
Posts: 141
Can someone help with a quick question. New to EXP and curious about complimentary upgrades. From what I’ve read it appears comp. upgrades clear into R inventory. My flight tomorrow has R inventory available and I haven’t cleared. Called the EXP desk and they said that R inventory is both comp upgrades and revenue.
Is there a way to search for just comp upgrade space?
Is there a way to search for just comp upgrade space?
Oct 1, 2019, 4:51 am
#1592
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Can someone help with a quick question. New to EXP and curious about complimentary upgrades. From what I’ve read it appears comp. upgrades clear into R inventory. My flight tomorrow has R inventory available and I haven’t cleared. Called the EXP desk and they said that R inventory is both comp upgrades and revenue.
Is there a way to search for just comp upgrade space?
Is there a way to search for just comp upgrade space?
Oct 1, 2019, 10:49 pm
#1593
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: SBA and LAX
Programs: AA, UA
Posts: 334
I booked LAX-DFW-LHR/DUB-PHL-LAX on Orbitz (price on orbitz was almost 40% cheaper than AA).
The ticket I got is on Iberia stock (075), although DFW-LHR/DUB-PHL is on AA metal (as are domestic segments). Orbitz also gave me AA and IB record locator. On AA, I can link the trip to my account. It shows all four flights but I can choose only domestic segments. IB doesn't pull the reservation at all.
Given its fine on the AA app, and I'll be checking in at AA counter at LAX and DUB, there is nothing I need to be concerned about, right?
The ticket I got is on Iberia stock (075), although DFW-LHR/DUB-PHL is on AA metal (as are domestic segments). Orbitz also gave me AA and IB record locator. On AA, I can link the trip to my account. It shows all four flights but I can choose only domestic segments. IB doesn't pull the reservation at all.
Given its fine on the AA app, and I'll be checking in at AA counter at LAX and DUB, there is nothing I need to be concerned about, right?
Oct 1, 2019, 11:34 pm
#1594
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,372
I booked LAX-DFW-LHR/DUB-PHL-LAX on Orbitz (price on orbitz was almost 40% cheaper than AA).
The ticket I got is on Iberia stock (075), although DFW-LHR/DUB-PHL is on AA metal (as are domestic segments). Orbitz also gave me AA and IB record locator. On AA, I can link the trip to my account. It shows all four flights but I can choose only domestic segments. IB doesn't pull the reservation at all.
Given its fine on the AA app, and I'll be checking in at AA counter at LAX and DUB, there is nothing I need to be concerned about, right?
The ticket I got is on Iberia stock (075), although DFW-LHR/DUB-PHL is on AA metal (as are domestic segments). Orbitz also gave me AA and IB record locator. On AA, I can link the trip to my account. It shows all four flights but I can choose only domestic segments. IB doesn't pull the reservation at all.
Given its fine on the AA app, and I'll be checking in at AA counter at LAX and DUB, there is nothing I need to be concerned about, right?
Oct 2, 2019, 2:34 am
#1595
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 17
Hi, I just got enough AA points to actually book a flight, and I have the Citi AA Biz Card that says "Platinum" on it.
I have an upcoming trip (next week) and had originally planned to drive, but I figure if I can fly for free, then why not? However, it's charging $75 per person per way since it's "close-in."
I'm supposed to get that fee waived since I have that Platinum card (or at least that's how I understand it) but if that's the case, how do I get that to apply? Is it a refund later, or does it come off when I use that same card to pay for the other (much smaller) fees, or how does that work?
Thank you... I'm very new to this!
I have an upcoming trip (next week) and had originally planned to drive, but I figure if I can fly for free, then why not? However, it's charging $75 per person per way since it's "close-in."
I'm supposed to get that fee waived since I have that Platinum card (or at least that's how I understand it) but if that's the case, how do I get that to apply? Is it a refund later, or does it come off when I use that same card to pay for the other (much smaller) fees, or how does that work?
Thank you... I'm very new to this!
Oct 2, 2019, 2:50 am
#1596
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Hi, I just got enough AA points to actually book a flight, and I have the Citi AA Biz Card that says "Platinum" on it.
I have an upcoming trip (next week) and had originally planned to drive, but I figure if I can fly for free, then why not? However, it's charging $75 per person per way since it's "close-in."
I'm supposed to get that fee waived since I have that Platinum card (or at least that's how I understand it) but if that's the case, how do I get that to apply? Is it a refund later, or does it come off when I use that same card to pay for the other (much smaller) fees, or how does that work?
Thank you... I'm very new to this!
I have an upcoming trip (next week) and had originally planned to drive, but I figure if I can fly for free, then why not? However, it's charging $75 per person per way since it's "close-in."
I'm supposed to get that fee waived since I have that Platinum card (or at least that's how I understand it) but if that's the case, how do I get that to apply? Is it a refund later, or does it come off when I use that same card to pay for the other (much smaller) fees, or how does that work?
Thank you... I'm very new to this!
From aa.com:
AAdvantage® award processing charge
- A $75 fee will be charged for award tickets booked or mileage upgrades requested less than 21 days prior to departure
- This charge will be waived for Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, Platinum and Gold members using miles from their account
Oct 2, 2019, 2:52 am
#1597
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 17
The only way the $75 fee is waived is if you have elite status on AA. AAdvantage credit cards come with several perks that are similar to elite status (free checked bag, priority boarding), but you do not actually have elite status, if that makes sense. Your credit card may be called the Citi Biz Platinum (etc.) but you do not actually get Platinum status on AA.
From aa.com:
From aa.com:
Thank you so much !!!
Oct 2, 2019, 2:56 am
#1598
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
Does american airlines charge a fee to upgrade my AAdvantage award tickets?
Does american airlines charge a fee to upgrade my AAdvantage award tickets?
I booked a direct flight from Tokyo to LAX. I am not able to get business class seats now. I booked with AA miles. Can I book Saver economy class now and once there is opening upgrade to business class or first class saver seats by paying the difference in miles without any additional fees?
I booked a direct flight from Tokyo to LAX. I am not able to get business class seats now. I booked with AA miles. Can I book Saver economy class now and once there is opening upgrade to business class or first class saver seats by paying the difference in miles without any additional fees?
Oct 2, 2019, 3:06 am
#1599
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Does american airlines charge a fee to upgrade my AAdvantage award tickets?
I booked a direct flight from Tokyo to LAX. I am not able to get business class seats now. I booked with AA miles. Can I book Saver economy class now and once there is opening upgrade to business class or first class saver seats by paying the difference in miles without any additional fees?
I booked a direct flight from Tokyo to LAX. I am not able to get business class seats now. I booked with AA miles. Can I book Saver economy class now and once there is opening upgrade to business class or first class saver seats by paying the difference in miles without any additional fees?
Oct 2, 2019, 3:17 am
#1600
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
oh thanks. Was this always the rule? I notice the website never mention it that was why
Oct 2, 2019, 3:59 am
#1601
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Oct 3, 2019, 5:50 am
#1602
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 1
Quick question: if I have a flight booked through a OneWorld partner (SriLankan Airlines) that has legs on American, with an AA flight number for those legs, do I get the standard American EQM and EQD for those legs or are they calculated according to the partner rules (typically half EQM)? I see the key phrase is "marketed by American", but am not 100% sure what that means. Cheers!
Oct 3, 2019, 6:51 am
#1603
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Quick question: if I have a flight booked through a OneWorld partner (SriLankan Airlines) that has legs on American, with an AA flight number for those legs, do I get the standard American EQM and EQD for those legs or are they calculated according to the partner rules (typically half EQM)? I see the key phrase is "marketed by American", but am not 100% sure what that means. Cheers!
Oct 3, 2019, 2:29 pm
#1605
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Programs: AA ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Spire, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,009
I'm not an AA newbie but this is a first-time problem for me. I have a ~19,000-mile trip on Finnair in J coming up that I'm crediting to AA. I believe I'll be about $150 EQD short of ExPlat when the trip is over (definitely not short of EQM), but I can't find the exact earnings anywhere in the AY booking, and I'd like to know my exact EQD need so I can book my next (and possibly last 2019) flight. Is this info. buried somewhere at AA or AY? If not, would AA be able to tell me if I call in? Thanks.