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).
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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)
Feb 21, 2019, 3:18 pm
#301
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,593
There is award space from LAX-BCN for 7.5K miles. It goes through ORD and I live in ORD (well in the area around).
The award flight is NOT available from ORD-BCN by itself.
Can I book the award from LAX - ORD and happen to miss the LAX flight and just checkin/board at ORD?
The award flight is NOT available from ORD-BCN by itself.
Can I book the award from LAX - ORD and happen to miss the LAX flight and just checkin/board at ORD?
And are you sure there's not a digit missing from your post? 7.5K miles for a one-way from North America to Europe would be a remarkable deal -- even in Coach.
Feb 21, 2019, 4:28 pm
#302
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
There is award space from LAX-BCN for 7.5K miles. It goes through ORD and I live in ORD (well in the area around).
The award flight is NOT available from ORD-BCN by itself.
Can I book the award from LAX - ORD and happen to miss the LAX flight and just checkin/board at ORD?
The award flight is NOT available from ORD-BCN by itself.
Can I book the award from LAX - ORD and happen to miss the LAX flight and just checkin/board at ORD?
I’d look for another, closer starting point - STL, MSP, etc.
Feb 21, 2019, 4:40 pm
#303
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat, SPG Platinum, National Executive
Posts: 1,970
Would a Close In Fee ($75) and the $5 in taxes be refunded if a non-elite decides to redeposit the miles for an award (at a cost of $150)?
Feb 21, 2019, 6:54 pm
#304
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Omaha
Programs: AA Life Plat 4mm, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,460
I have a tricky situation on Saturday, I’m booked OMA-LAX direct flight at 4:15, Award J then on to AKL on Sunday. We are supposed to get 6-10” of snow starting “in the afternoon”. Our aircraft is a turn around that leaves LAX at 10:30 PST so I’m thinking I should know something by around 11:30 Omaha time. If we can’t get out until Sunday I lose 95k Hilton points (Waldorf).
Do you guys know at what time AA might be open for more options other then what is available in Saver, which as you can imagine is almost nothing? There are flights to DFW and PHX that could leave before the storm hits or even the other direct flight at 7 am.
Do you guys know at what time AA might be open for more options other then what is available in Saver, which as you can imagine is almost nothing? There are flights to DFW and PHX that could leave before the storm hits or even the other direct flight at 7 am.
Feb 21, 2019, 7:21 pm
#305
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,029
I have a tricky situation on Saturday, I’m booked OMA-LAX direct flight at 4:15, Award J then on to AKL on Sunday. We are supposed to get 6-10” of snow starting “in the afternoon”. Our aircraft is a turn around that leaves LAX at 10:30 PST so I’m thinking I should know something by around 11:30 Omaha time. If we can’t get out until Sunday I lose 95k Hilton points (Waldorf).
Do you guys know at what time AA might be open for more options other then what is available in Saver, which as you can imagine is almost nothing? There are flights to DFW and PHX that could leave before the storm hits or even the other direct flight at 7 am
Do you guys know at what time AA might be open for more options other then what is available in Saver, which as you can imagine is almost nothing? There are flights to DFW and PHX that could leave before the storm hits or even the other direct flight at 7 am
AA will protect on separate tickets.
Feb 21, 2019, 7:43 pm
#306
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: AA EXP, HH Gold, Marriott Gold, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 22
I saw OP's 7.5k point line and thought the same thing, must be a typo -- but actually, AA is running an Economy Web Special! I've attached a screenshot of an 8k special offering for Los Angeles to Barcelona on 3/12/2019... I want to book just on principle, lol!
Feb 21, 2019, 7:52 pm
#307
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,593
And a 750-mile rebate if you have a qualifying AA credit card.
Feb 21, 2019, 8:19 pm
#308
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Omaha
Programs: AA Life Plat 4mm, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,460
AA waived the 24 hour rule because of a schedule change.
If I could go through PHX it looks like there are plenty of seats to the smaller LA airports but of course AA would have to allow that.
Feb 21, 2019, 8:23 pm
#309
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,029
The FJ flight can(will?) make it more difficult if you cannot make that flight
Feb 21, 2019, 9:07 pm
#310
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
I have a tricky situation on Saturday, I’m booked OMA-LAX direct flight at 4:15, Award J then on to AKL on Sunday. We are supposed to get 6-10” of snow starting “in the afternoon”. Our aircraft is a turn around that leaves LAX at 10:30 PST so I’m thinking I should know something by around 11:30 Omaha time. If we can’t get out until Sunday I lose 95k Hilton points (Waldorf).
Do you guys know at what time AA might be open for more options other then what is available in Saver, which as you can imagine is almost nothing? There are flights to DFW and PHX that could leave before the storm hits or even the other direct flight at 7 am.
Do you guys know at what time AA might be open for more options other then what is available in Saver, which as you can imagine is almost nothing? There are flights to DFW and PHX that could leave before the storm hits or even the other direct flight at 7 am.
Feb 21, 2019, 10:14 pm
#311
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 508
Quick question, is it possible to determine what AA flights can be credit to AS Mileage plan? Does the AA flight have to be a codeshare with AS? Or can any AA flight credit to AS? If so, is there a way to look this up?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Feb 21, 2019, 10:19 pm
#312
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...a-airlines.jsp
Feb 22, 2019, 7:32 am
#313
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 230
Question on Admirals Club?
if I buy an individual membership, does that allow you to add a partner? I’m a bit confused by the wording I read, but I read it whilst tired last night.
Assuming it does, does that allow them to use the lounge when flying without the primary cardholder?
Thanks in advance.
if I buy an individual membership, does that allow you to add a partner? I’m a bit confused by the wording I read, but I read it whilst tired last night.
Assuming it does, does that allow them to use the lounge when flying without the primary cardholder?
Thanks in advance.
Feb 22, 2019, 8:27 am
#314
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Question on Admirals Club?
if I buy an individual membership, does that allow you to add a partner? I’m a bit confused by the wording I read, but I read it whilst tired last night.
Assuming it does, does that allow them to use the lounge when flying without the primary cardholder?
Thanks in advance.
if I buy an individual membership, does that allow you to add a partner? I’m a bit confused by the wording I read, but I read it whilst tired last night.
Assuming it does, does that allow them to use the lounge when flying without the primary cardholder?
Thanks in advance.
Feb 22, 2019, 9:02 am
#315
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 230
That’s what I assumed, but these 2 points on the T&C’s confused me:
- Membership includes access by either immediate family members (spouse or domestic partner and children under eighteen (18) years of age) or up to two (2) guests. Access by immediate family members or guests applies only when such individuals accompany the Member.
In connection with an annual membership purchase, a spouse or spousal equivalent/domestic partner may be added to your membership. You shall be required to certify the identity of, and certain other facts regarding, your spouse or spousal equivalent/domestic partner using a spouse/spousal equivalency certification made available by American when you enroll. If the membership of the primary member in a household is canceled, the spouse or spousal equivalent/domestic partner membership is canceled as well.
Last edited by JDiver; Feb 22, 2019 at 6:37 pm Reason: Household accounts no longer offered