Jan 1, 2019, 2:12 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Welcome to the 2019 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"
Ask Your Consolidated / Combined AA Questions Here (flame free)
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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.
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Jan 26, 2019, 2:35 pm
#151
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 7
Thanks again, good tip on the AA vaca site, it didn't go up much for 3 nights 4* but I couldn't get it to come down - hey ho.
EQ anything was not really of interest, a domestic A->B is 12.5k miles and (@x5) a base fare of $1650 = 8250 miles. I was kinda hopeful of miles flown (11,200) x a factor to get over the 12.5k
EQ anything was not really of interest, a domestic A->B is 12.5k miles and (@x5) a base fare of $1650 = 8250 miles. I was kinda hopeful of miles flown (11,200) x a factor to get over the 12.5k
Jan 27, 2019, 12:41 pm
#152
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Charlotte, NC USA
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott Lifetime / Annual Titanium; Massively Missing Starwood
Posts: 5,336
If I buy a ticket through AA vacations in coach can I request a mileage upgrade and / or a system wide upgrade (ExecPlat)?
Jan 27, 2019, 1:30 pm
#153
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,441
Jan 28, 2019, 8:21 pm
#154
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK
Programs: Bonvoy Gold, AA Plat, Volare Premier, VS Silver, National Emerald Elite, Hertz President Circle
Posts: 2,526
Had to cancel a reward itinerary (two one ways) for a friend who was joining me on a trip. Looks like I'd hit one of those new non-changeable reward fares. Was quoted 150USD to redeposit the miles. It was 17.5k; I guess it'll have to let it go and be more careful next time. I moved the return leg in the future hoping and might be able to cancel with no charge if I make it to EXP later this year.
I asked the agent if they would waive one of the two fees for redepositing the miles if I can cancel both. He said that as long as it's two record locators both 150USD fees are payable. I am surprised - I thought you could cancel more than one sector in one go for a reduced fee if they are all part of the same trip (same pax, same area, etc). Can anyone confirm the agent was right?
I asked the agent if they would waive one of the two fees for redepositing the miles if I can cancel both. He said that as long as it's two record locators both 150USD fees are payable. I am surprised - I thought you could cancel more than one sector in one go for a reduced fee if they are all part of the same trip (same pax, same area, etc). Can anyone confirm the agent was right?
Jan 28, 2019, 11:07 pm
#155
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
Should be $150+$25 if redepositing two awards from the same account, iirc.
Jan 29, 2019, 7:15 am
#156
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK
Programs: Bonvoy Gold, AA Plat, Volare Premier, VS Silver, National Emerald Elite, Hertz President Circle
Posts: 2,526
Indeed, that was my recollection too. So I called again; the other AAgent restated that it's only $150+$25 if it's a further pax on the same RL, or a single pax on multiple sectors; but two RLs would attract 2x$150USD redeposit fee even for the same pax and even if the miles came from the same account. Still surprised...
Jan 29, 2019, 9:02 am
#157
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: GCM, formerly DFW
Programs: AA Exp
Posts: 271
Hey all- If I buy a standard economy ticket and then successfully upgrade using miles, how are the EQD/EQM/EQS calculated? I assume it stays standard to the economy fare
Jan 29, 2019, 2:24 pm
#159
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 10
I want to book an one way flight from MIA to LAX on 12/21 with miles. There are flights available at 12,500 miles but their departure time doesn't work for me. There are better flights but at 50,000 miles. Should I continue to wait and hope they release more fligh in the coming months?
Jan 29, 2019, 3:20 pm
#160
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,441
I want to book an one way flight from MIA to LAX on 12/21 with miles. There are flights available at 12,500 miles but their departure time doesn't work for me. There are better flights but at 50,000 miles. Should I continue to wait and hope they release more fligh in the coming months?
Jan 29, 2019, 3:23 pm
#161
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
Posts relating to new / very low post count members’ posting limitations have been moved to the Technical Support and Feedback forum, to the thread New Member Posting Restriction [URL - link - image], as they pertain there and are not relevant to American Airlines.
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Jan 29, 2019, 9:51 pm
#162
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 10
December is still eons away, definitely a chance that other options will open up before then. AA offers free date and time changes on awards, so you could always book one of the flights for 12.5k now to at least have something, then keep watching it and switch to a better option should it open up.
Jan 30, 2019, 3:15 pm
#163
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: DL Gold, DL MM 8/22/16!
Posts: 2,563
Mileage tickets
For an AA mileage ticket, the amount of taxes and fees seems to vary a lot for different dates for the same trip. It seems lower in the winter, but I can't seem to get a handle on just when the change happens. Is it date specific, or are there other factors involved?
I'm trying to use my pitiful accumulation of AA miles for a one-way to Europe this next fall. I'm MSP based, so mostly just get DL miles. I'll use those for a one-way to get back home.
Thank you for any help. I did look on the AA web site first.
I'm trying to use my pitiful accumulation of AA miles for a one-way to Europe this next fall. I'm MSP based, so mostly just get DL miles. I'll use those for a one-way to get back home.
Thank you for any help. I did look on the AA web site first.
Jan 30, 2019, 3:23 pm
#164
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,441
For an AA mileage ticket, the amount of taxes and fees seems to vary a lot for different dates for the same trip. It seems lower in the winter, but I can't seem to get a handle on just when the change happens. Is it date specific, or are there other factors involved?
I'm trying to use my pitiful accumulation of AA miles for a one-way to Europe this next fall. I'm MSP based, so mostly just get DL miles. I'll use those for a one-way to get back home.
Thank you for any help. I did look on the AA web site first.
I'm trying to use my pitiful accumulation of AA miles for a one-way to Europe this next fall. I'm MSP based, so mostly just get DL miles. I'll use those for a one-way to get back home.
Thank you for any help. I did look on the AA web site first.
Jan 31, 2019, 8:57 am
#165
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
Are passengers flying international first or business class using AAdvantage awards considered "non-revenue" passengers for the purposes of eligibility to enter Admirals Clubs? It says that "non-revenue" passengers are not eligible for lounge access.