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).
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Oct 16, 2019, 7:12 am
#1666
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
Also, I have read that on a lot of flights, even though specific seats were chosen at booking, the airlines are known to move people around regularly. Do you find this to be the case often? I just booked a short hop PHX>SNA with a super "cheap" reward ticket (something like 7500 miles each way)- does this change the chances of my getting moved? I did book a seat next to my husband and while it won't kill us to sit apart on a short hop, I would be sort of irritated if we got separated.
Oct 16, 2019, 7:13 am
#1667
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: CLT
Programs: AA, Amex
Posts: 419
With regard to boarding groups I don't know how they come up with specifics for 6-8 but I feel like by that point it's just a mob of people getting on in the main cabin anyway.
Oct 16, 2019, 7:17 am
#1668
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Hi,
I have been reading in the other thread about the boarding groups, so I went to the AA website to look them up. My question is, what are groups 6 and 7? There is no explanation listed for them. I suppose I will be in group 5 simply because I have a Citi Business Card With A Really Long Name.
Also, I have read that on a lot of flights, even though specific seats were chosen at booking, the airlines are known to move people around regularly. Do you find this to be the case often? I just booked a short hop PHX>SNA with a super "cheap" reward ticket (something like 7500 miles each way)- does this change the chances of my getting moved? I did book a seat next to my husband and while it won't kill us to sit apart on a short hop, I would be sort of irritated if we got separated.
Thank you!
I have been reading in the other thread about the boarding groups, so I went to the AA website to look them up. My question is, what are groups 6 and 7? There is no explanation listed for them. I suppose I will be in group 5 simply because I have a Citi Business Card With A Really Long Name.
Also, I have read that on a lot of flights, even though specific seats were chosen at booking, the airlines are known to move people around regularly. Do you find this to be the case often? I just booked a short hop PHX>SNA with a super "cheap" reward ticket (something like 7500 miles each way)- does this change the chances of my getting moved? I did book a seat next to my husband and while it won't kill us to sit apart on a short hop, I would be sort of irritated if we got separated.
Thank you!
Group 7 - check in at the kiosk
Group 8 - check in with an agent
Oct 16, 2019, 8:07 am
#1670
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 17
Thank you!
Oct 16, 2019, 9:04 am
#1672
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
Oct 16, 2019, 11:31 am
#1673
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: AA Ex-Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 670
I booked a flight for 2 people using the Barclays $99 certificate. The flight is tonight and I need to cancel. if I just cancel online, will I get a residual amount for use in a evoucher or do I have to call?
Oct 16, 2019, 4:03 pm
#1674
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Plat Pro, National Elite, HHonors Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 23
Oct 16, 2019, 5:25 pm
#1675
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
Can AA Platinum Pro's do a Same Day Confirmed change or even Standby for award tickets.
There's award space BGI-MIA-CLT-CMH with the MIA-CLT and CLT-CMH flights having a 5 hour layover. There's 2 flights in between those that don't have sAAver space but If I could SDC/Standby I would book.
There's award space BGI-MIA-CLT-CMH with the MIA-CLT and CLT-CMH flights having a 5 hour layover. There's 2 flights in between those that don't have sAAver space but If I could SDC/Standby I would book.
Oct 16, 2019, 7:16 pm
#1676
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
Strange question:
I booked ORD-DFW, operated by AA, through AS using AS miles. The flight is scheduled to depart at 6:00 am. I am flying F so checked bags are free. If I book a separate flight that arrives into ORD less than 12 hours before that flight departs, is there a way to link the reservation and make it one, so that I can enjoy the benefits of F (free checked bags) on the flight to ORD?
Thanks!
I booked ORD-DFW, operated by AA, through AS using AS miles. The flight is scheduled to depart at 6:00 am. I am flying F so checked bags are free. If I book a separate flight that arrives into ORD less than 12 hours before that flight departs, is there a way to link the reservation and make it one, so that I can enjoy the benefits of F (free checked bags) on the flight to ORD?
Thanks!
Oct 16, 2019, 7:18 pm
#1677
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Strange question:
I booked ORD-DFW, operated by AA, through AS using AS miles. The flight is scheduled to depart at 6:00 am. I am flying F so checked bags are free. If I book a separate flight that arrives into ORD less than 12 hours before that flight departs, is there a way to link the reservation and make it one, so that I can enjoy the benefits of F (free checked bags) on the flight to ORD?
Thanks!
I booked ORD-DFW, operated by AA, through AS using AS miles. The flight is scheduled to depart at 6:00 am. I am flying F so checked bags are free. If I book a separate flight that arrives into ORD less than 12 hours before that flight departs, is there a way to link the reservation and make it one, so that I can enjoy the benefits of F (free checked bags) on the flight to ORD?
Thanks!
Oct 17, 2019, 7:41 am
#1678
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: ORD
Programs: aadvantage, mileage plus, millemiglia
Posts: 100
Sorry for the perhaps obvious question. How can I see the terms (change fee/cancelation terms, etc.) on AA.com before I buy the ticket? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Oct 17, 2019, 8:01 am
#1679
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
Oct 17, 2019, 9:11 am
#1680
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,927
It's not easy to get the rules after you have purchased but if you put the itinerary on hold there will be a link in the email confirmation which is good as long as the record locator is valid. You never know if you may need to review them so I usually download them at time of purchase.