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)
Mar 22, 2019, 12:11 am
#436
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,145
Question about AA Award Ticket Change Policies
My wife and I earned enough miles on our first AA international trip last year to now book a one-way J award trip. Right now, we are seeing availability for our itinerary using JL, but the connection is not optimal. My question is regarding AA policy on changing award tickets (should we book this one and a better connection later opens up). Is changing the award routing/ticket relatively straightforward and is there a penalty? Is there any added complication given that the actual operating carrier is a partner?
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Mar 22, 2019, 1:09 am
#437
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: everywhere
Programs: Hilton Gold, IHG Spire, Hyatt Globalist , Bonvoy Titanium United Silver AA Platinum, AS Gold 75K
Posts: 97
Help! I was targeted for a AA "Get free Platinum status" Where I must fly 12,000 EQM's and spend $1,500 EQD's by May 15th to keep Platinum status for the rest of the year. My question is this:
If I buy a round trip ticket via AA website where the first leg of the ticket is completed prior to May 15th but the return is after May 15th what part of this ticket will count towards the challenge?
Heres the example JFK-TLV March 30 2019 and returning TLV-JFK May 31 2019 total cost $859.00 5677miles each way
1. I'm curious what millage will count towards the challenge?
2. Will the entire cost of the ticket credit towards the challenge as soon as I fly the first leg?
3. Will the millage from the first leg count towards the challenge as soon as its flown?
Thank you for your help and responses.
If I buy a round trip ticket via AA website where the first leg of the ticket is completed prior to May 15th but the return is after May 15th what part of this ticket will count towards the challenge?
Heres the example JFK-TLV March 30 2019 and returning TLV-JFK May 31 2019 total cost $859.00 5677miles each way
1. I'm curious what millage will count towards the challenge?
2. Will the entire cost of the ticket credit towards the challenge as soon as I fly the first leg?
3. Will the millage from the first leg count towards the challenge as soon as its flown?
Thank you for your help and responses.
Mar 22, 2019, 2:32 am
#438
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,933
Help! I was targeted for a AA "Get free Platinum status" Where I must fly 12,000 EQM's and spend $1,500 EQD's by May 15th to keep Platinum status for the rest of the year. My question is this:
If I buy a round trip ticket via AA website where the first leg of the ticket is completed prior to May 15th but the return is after May 15th what part of this ticket will count towards the challenge?
Heres the example JFK-TLV March 30 2019 and returning TLV-JFK May 31 2019 total cost $859.00 5677miles each way
1. I'm curious what millage will count towards the challenge?
2. Will the entire cost of the ticket credit towards the challenge as soon as I fly the first leg?
3. Will the millage from the first leg count towards the challenge as soon as its flown?
Thank you for your help and responses.
If I buy a round trip ticket via AA website where the first leg of the ticket is completed prior to May 15th but the return is after May 15th what part of this ticket will count towards the challenge?
Heres the example JFK-TLV March 30 2019 and returning TLV-JFK May 31 2019 total cost $859.00 5677miles each way
1. I'm curious what millage will count towards the challenge?
2. Will the entire cost of the ticket credit towards the challenge as soon as I fly the first leg?
3. Will the millage from the first leg count towards the challenge as soon as its flown?
Thank you for your help and responses.
Mar 22, 2019, 2:53 am
#439
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,029
My wife and I earned enough miles on our first AA international trip last year to now book a one-way J award trip. Right now, we are seeing availability for our itinerary using JL, but the connection is not optimal. My question is regarding AA policy on changing award tickets (should we book this one and a better connection later opens up). Is changing the award routing/ticket relatively straightforward and is there a penalty? Is there any added complication given that the actual operating carrier is a partner?
Not in 10 minutes time (they may have gone if you wait).
General award info & questions here--->
HELP DESK: MileSAAver / SAAver award questions, assistance
AA oneworld & Other Airline Partner Award information, rules (master thd)
JL---> AAdvantage Award using JL / JAL / Japan Airlines (master thd)
Mar 22, 2019, 4:39 am
#440
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
When you HUCA, tell them you have a ticket booked that you are thinking about changing, and give them your PNR. Then ask what is the Premium Economy fare on your exact flights. The difference between your original fare, and whatever the agent quotes you, is what you should have to pay to upfare into PE.
You can take any guesswork out by doing your homework beforehand, go to aa.com and search DFW-Kona on your exact flights, and see what the PE fare is. Again the difference between your original coach fare and that is what you should have to pay. Since you are moving to a higher class of service you don't have to pay the change fee.
Mar 22, 2019, 6:16 am
#441
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
you need to call and specify that you want to upfare to PE.
As as I mentioned before it’s the current PE fare - what you paid already = fare difference. You would need to pay the fare difference.
HUCA or ask for a supervisor.
Mar 22, 2019, 11:22 am
#442
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,145
if you find 2 long haul business class awards that are anything close to what you want just book them now.
Not in 10 minutes time (they may have gone if you wait).
General award info & questions here--->
HELP DESK: MileSAAver / SAAver award questions, assistance
AA oneworld & Other Airline Partner Award information, rules (master thd)
JL---> AAdvantage Award using JL / JAL / Japan Airlines (master thd)
Not in 10 minutes time (they may have gone if you wait).
General award info & questions here--->
HELP DESK: MileSAAver / SAAver award questions, assistance
AA oneworld & Other Airline Partner Award information, rules (master thd)
JL---> AAdvantage Award using JL / JAL / Japan Airlines (master thd)
Mar 22, 2019, 7:26 pm
#444
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 12
Hello,
I have a question about using evoucher to buy refundable ticket.
I have an evoucher which comes from customer relation because my flight was cancelled due to AA's fault. That voucher will expire in June 2019, but I don't have definite travel plan till then. Can I use that voucher to buy a fully refundable ticket in one year (say, purchase a May 2020 ticket in early June 2019), and then cancel that ticket to get a new voucher with the original value later (say, cancel the ticket in April 2020 and receive the refund in a new voucher to use when I have a travel plan)?
Thanks!
I have a question about using evoucher to buy refundable ticket.
I have an evoucher which comes from customer relation because my flight was cancelled due to AA's fault. That voucher will expire in June 2019, but I don't have definite travel plan till then. Can I use that voucher to buy a fully refundable ticket in one year (say, purchase a May 2020 ticket in early June 2019), and then cancel that ticket to get a new voucher with the original value later (say, cancel the ticket in April 2020 and receive the refund in a new voucher to use when I have a travel plan)?
Thanks!
Mar 23, 2019, 5:25 am
#445
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 789
Panasonic IFE Map
I have noticed a problem with the Panasonic IFE In flight Map on recent flights. It seems to regularly stall until restarted by the crew. Is this a technical issue, is it done for security reasons? Certainly the old fuzzy map on the tiny screens were a lot more reliable, Does not seem to affect the A321's to Hawaii but I think that is THales and not Panasonic. Do any of the AA Mavens out there know the answer please?
Mar 23, 2019, 6:14 am
#446
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NYC/PHX
Programs: IATA, Sabre, AvgeekAgent
Posts: 1,958
The lounge reciprocity agreement does not extend to checked bags, unfortunately. You will have to pay for checked bags on AS unless you have their credit card or are elite with AS.
Mar 23, 2019, 3:20 pm
#447
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 5
Arrival time in CDG not the same as scheduled?
Hello, I am hoping some of you can help... when I purchased our tickets for AA62 MIA-CDG the arrival time is scheduled for 9:30am. When searching the flight history and when I called the airline, they said our arrival time will be 7:30 am. Can anyone confirm when the (usual) arrival time for MIA-CDG is? I am aware there are delays, etc... but why would the ticket/schedule say 9:30am when we actually arrive at 7:30am?? I am trying to decide on train tickets from CDG and those two hours would make a large difference in which train ticket to get. Thanks for your help
Hello, I am hoping some of you can help... when I purchased our tickets for AA62 MIA-CDG the arrival time is scheduled for 9:30am. When searching the flight history and when I called the airline, they said our arrival time will be 7:30 am. Can anyone confirm when the (usual) arrival time for MIA-CDG is? I am aware there are delays, etc... but why would the ticket/schedule say 9:30am when we actually arrive at 7:30am?? I am trying to decide on train tickets from CDG and those two hours would make a large difference in which train ticket to get. Thanks for your help
Mar 23, 2019, 6:08 pm
#448
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
Arrival time in CDG not the same as scheduled?
Hello, I am hoping some of you can help... when I purchased our tickets for AA62 MIA-CDG the arrival time is scheduled for 9:30am. When searching the flight history and when I called the airline, they said our arrival time will be 7:30 am. Can anyone confirm when the (usual) arrival time for MIA-CDG is? I am aware there are delays, etc... but why would the ticket/schedule say 9:30am when we actually arrive at 7:30am?? I am trying to decide on train tickets from CDG and those two hours would make a large difference in which train ticket to get. Thanks for your help
Hello, I am hoping some of you can help... when I purchased our tickets for AA62 MIA-CDG the arrival time is scheduled for 9:30am. When searching the flight history and when I called the airline, they said our arrival time will be 7:30 am. Can anyone confirm when the (usual) arrival time for MIA-CDG is? I am aware there are delays, etc... but why would the ticket/schedule say 9:30am when we actually arrive at 7:30am?? I am trying to decide on train tickets from CDG and those two hours would make a large difference in which train ticket to get. Thanks for your help
If you’re just going to Paris, buy a ticket from the kiosks.
Mar 23, 2019, 8:47 pm
#450
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: USA
Programs: AA Exp
Posts: 519
I have award tickets booked that are well into the future. If there is a change in say time or equip, will they notify me or will I have to notice it on my own?