Jan 1, 2019, 2:12 pm
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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).
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Oct 17, 2019, 9:15 am
#1681
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: AA Platinum Pro
Posts: 1
Hey Guys and Gals!
Absolute Beginners Question(s), as I am hardly an expert when it comes to any type of loyalty program.
I recently purchased Basic Economy Tickets on AA from JFK to Barcelona, flying out in late November, with the flight being operated by British Airways on a 747 (woohoo!). Shortly after making this purchase, I was surprised to find an E-mail in my inbox from AA, offering me a trial of Platinum Pro for the remainder of 2019. Of course I accepted, it felt almost like Christmas came early.
Again, as I have little knowledge on the Benefits of this membership, I have a couple of Questions:
1. I understand that Platinum Pro on AA should also allow me to check-in via the premium check-in counters, correct?
2. I also understand that I shouldn't expect any kind of special treatment on the flight itself, as I purchased a Basic Economy Ticket.
3. Most importantly, would I (and my Fiancee) have access to the British Airways Lounge in Terminal 7 at JFK, and if needed, at Heathrow during our layover?
4. Are there any other cool benefits I could grab with the Platinum Prop membership?
Thanks all!
Absolute Beginners Question(s), as I am hardly an expert when it comes to any type of loyalty program.
I recently purchased Basic Economy Tickets on AA from JFK to Barcelona, flying out in late November, with the flight being operated by British Airways on a 747 (woohoo!). Shortly after making this purchase, I was surprised to find an E-mail in my inbox from AA, offering me a trial of Platinum Pro for the remainder of 2019. Of course I accepted, it felt almost like Christmas came early.
Again, as I have little knowledge on the Benefits of this membership, I have a couple of Questions:
1. I understand that Platinum Pro on AA should also allow me to check-in via the premium check-in counters, correct?
2. I also understand that I shouldn't expect any kind of special treatment on the flight itself, as I purchased a Basic Economy Ticket.
3. Most importantly, would I (and my Fiancee) have access to the British Airways Lounge in Terminal 7 at JFK, and if needed, at Heathrow during our layover?
4. Are there any other cool benefits I could grab with the Platinum Prop membership?
Thanks all!
Oct 17, 2019, 9:55 am
#1682
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Hey Guys and Gals!
Absolute Beginners Question(s), as I am hardly an expert when it comes to any type of loyalty program.
I recently purchased Basic Economy Tickets on AA from JFK to Barcelona, flying out in late November, with the flight being operated by British Airways on a 747 (woohoo!). Shortly after making this purchase, I was surprised to find an E-mail in my inbox from AA, offering me a trial of Platinum Pro for the remainder of 2019. Of course I accepted, it felt almost like Christmas came early.
Again, as I have little knowledge on the Benefits of this membership, I have a couple of Questions:
1. I understand that Platinum Pro on AA should also allow me to check-in via the premium check-in counters, correct?
2. I also understand that I shouldn't expect any kind of special treatment on the flight itself, as I purchased a Basic Economy Ticket.
3. Most importantly, would I (and my Fiancee) have access to the British Airways Lounge in Terminal 7 at JFK, and if needed, at Heathrow during our layover?
4. Are there any other cool benefits I could grab with the Platinum Prop membership?
Thanks all!
Absolute Beginners Question(s), as I am hardly an expert when it comes to any type of loyalty program.
I recently purchased Basic Economy Tickets on AA from JFK to Barcelona, flying out in late November, with the flight being operated by British Airways on a 747 (woohoo!). Shortly after making this purchase, I was surprised to find an E-mail in my inbox from AA, offering me a trial of Platinum Pro for the remainder of 2019. Of course I accepted, it felt almost like Christmas came early.
Again, as I have little knowledge on the Benefits of this membership, I have a couple of Questions:
1. I understand that Platinum Pro on AA should also allow me to check-in via the premium check-in counters, correct?
2. I also understand that I shouldn't expect any kind of special treatment on the flight itself, as I purchased a Basic Economy Ticket.
3. Most importantly, would I (and my Fiancee) have access to the British Airways Lounge in Terminal 7 at JFK, and if needed, at Heathrow during our layover?
4. Are there any other cool benefits I could grab with the Platinum Prop membership?
Thanks all!
2. Yep, nothing special onboard.
3. Yep, you can use any of the oneworld business lounges at JFK/LHR before your flights.
4. Traveling BA JFK-LHR-BCN in basic econ, the business class check-in, extra baggage allowance, and for sure lounge access are the biggest perks.
Take a read through the below thread for more details...
What are AA Platinum Pro Benefits? Are they worth it? (master thread)
Oct 17, 2019, 10:12 am
#1683
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: London
Programs: AAdvantage, and BAEC in name only
Posts: 803
Probably know the answer to this, but worth a try!
LHR-ORD-SEA rtn AA ticket in a couple of weeks. PE on the long haul and Y to and from Seattle. Crediting to my BA account (not negotiable)
I would like to upgrade the Seattle legs and have loads of 500 mile vouchers in my AA account. OW Emerald with BA, no status on AA.
Any method of upgrading? Any hope?
.
LHR-ORD-SEA rtn AA ticket in a couple of weeks. PE on the long haul and Y to and from Seattle. Crediting to my BA account (not negotiable)
I would like to upgrade the Seattle legs and have loads of 500 mile vouchers in my AA account. OW Emerald with BA, no status on AA.
Any method of upgrading? Any hope?
.
Oct 17, 2019, 10:23 am
#1684
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,043
Probably know the answer to this, but worth a try!
LHR-ORD-SEA rtn AA ticket in a couple of weeks. PE on the long haul and Y to and from Seattle. Crediting to my BA account (not negotiable)
I would like to upgrade the Seattle legs and have loads of 500 mile vouchers in my AA account. OW Emerald with BA, no status on AA.
Any method of upgrading? Any hope?
.
LHR-ORD-SEA rtn AA ticket in a couple of weeks. PE on the long haul and Y to and from Seattle. Crediting to my BA account (not negotiable)
I would like to upgrade the Seattle legs and have loads of 500 mile vouchers in my AA account. OW Emerald with BA, no status on AA.
Any method of upgrading? Any hope?
.
Furthermore, without any AA status, you aren't even eligible to request segment upgrades, even if you have them in your AAdvantage account. Additionally, even if you could, at that point you would have to credit that segment to AA not BA, which you've stated is "not negotiable."
So, the short answer is nope, I'd plan to sit in Y on those segments.
Regards
Oct 17, 2019, 10:28 am
#1685
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: London
Programs: AAdvantage, and BAEC in name only
Posts: 803
Thanks for confirming my expectations!
Oct 17, 2019, 12:08 pm
#1686
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
Probably know the answer to this, but worth a try!
LHR-ORD-SEA rtn AA ticket in a couple of weeks. PE on the long haul and Y to and from Seattle. Crediting to my BA account (not negotiable)
I would like to upgrade the Seattle legs and have loads of 500 mile vouchers in my AA account. OW Emerald with BA, no status on AA.
Any method of upgrading? Any hope?
.
LHR-ORD-SEA rtn AA ticket in a couple of weeks. PE on the long haul and Y to and from Seattle. Crediting to my BA account (not negotiable)
I would like to upgrade the Seattle legs and have loads of 500 mile vouchers in my AA account. OW Emerald with BA, no status on AA.
Any method of upgrading? Any hope?
.
Unfortunately, to use those e500 “stickers” (they were once stickers attached to your ticket) you’d have to have status on AA.
Oct 17, 2019, 12:18 pm
#1687
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 17, 2019, 12:29 pm
#1688
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA PLT, IHG Spire
Posts: 551
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 17, 2019, 1:54 pm
#1689
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
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.
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Oct 18, 2019, 6:56 am
#1690
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: ORD
Programs: aadvantage, mileage plus, millemiglia
Posts: 100
Sorry if I am in the wrong forum, but I couldn't find this elsewhere. I am looking at an Expedia vacation package to Europe (mixed cabin classes), with all the flight segments on AA or BA. It shows the business legs as (I) and the shorter coach legs as (Y). Will I earn EQMs in the normal way (2EQM/mi for I and 1EQM/mi for Y)? If so, I will book this trip as it would be enough for me to re-qualify for EXP. I know that the EQDs are calculated differently, but I already have enough of those. Would I be also able to waitlist for an upgrade on the domestic coach legs (ORD-PHL)?
Oct 18, 2019, 8:22 am
#1691
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Sorry if I am in the wrong forum, but I couldn't find this elsewhere. I am looking at an Expedia vacation package to Europe (mixed cabin classes), with all the flight segments on AA or BA. It shows the business legs as (I) and the shorter coach legs as (Y). Will I earn EQMs in the normal way (2EQM/mi for I and 1EQM/mi for Y)? If so, I will book this trip as it would be enough for me to re-qualify for EXP. I know that the EQDs are calculated differently, but I already have enough of those. Would I be also able to waitlist for an upgrade on the domestic coach legs (ORD-PHL)?
Oct 22, 2019, 11:38 pm
#1692
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 27
Gold member booking Basic Economy
Haven’t been following for a while. Do you get seat selection? Is that upgrade eligible?
Oct 23, 2019, 8:58 am
#1694
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage EXP | United Silver | HH Diamond | Bonvoy Platinum | Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 718
Is there a way to see how many more EQM you need for the next batch of 500 mi upgrades? I recall being able to easily see this in the app, but I can't see it anywhere.
Oct 23, 2019, 9:06 am
#1695
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
When you launch the aa app, tap on the top bar that had your name and status on it. After that tap on Wallet and you will see your progress to the next 4 500 miles stickers