Jan 1, 2019, 2:12 pm
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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.
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
May 22, 2019, 8:16 am
#812
Join Date: May 2018
Location: PHX
Programs: HH Diamond - Marriott Titanium- AA EP
Posts: 64
What does X mean on Expert Flyer seat map on AA
Hi all,
new to Expert Flyer and wanted to see if anyone can share some insight on what the X means for this particular flight...
Are those seats with X still available for purchase?
flight: AA608 IND to PHX on 5/24
new to Expert Flyer and wanted to see if anyone can share some insight on what the X means for this particular flight...
Are those seats with X still available for purchase?
flight: AA608 IND to PHX on 5/24
Last edited by A651346; May 22, 2019 at 8:24 am Reason: Spelling and adding flight details of image didn’t attach
May 22, 2019, 8:32 am
#813
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA PLT, IHG Spire
Posts: 551
X usually stands for a blocked seat that may or may not become available at the airport. You would not be able to purchase that seat now.
May 22, 2019, 9:27 pm
#814
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
I have an award ticket, SFO-LAX-LHR//LGW-MLA in J, with the first 2 segments on AA (booked with AA miles)
I had built in a 3+ hr connection in LAX to be safe.
My SFO-LAX flight no longer operates, so they sent me a schedule change which gives me a 1hr 10min connection. This seems crazy to me, especially considering how frequent tarmac delays at SFO are.
I asked for an earlier SFO - LAX flight and the agent offered me a 9-something am flight that would give me a 6+ hr connection. That seems painful -- I'm not a morning person and that's a long time to spend in an airport (even with J lounge access). I asked for something between those two extremes and he said that there was nothing with award space.
Is this a situation where I'm justified in asking RM to open space? I had a F seat on my no-longer-existing flight. I asked the agent about it and he said no; since I was rescheduled to a legal connection this was a voluntary change and so I am limited to what has F space unless I want to voluntarily downgrade.
Is this accurate or should I try again? Right now I'm leaning towards voluntarily downgrading for the short flight, but I'd rather be in F of course. I have no status on AA so I wouldn't even get E+ (although I can get promotional status through the Hyatt partnership, so I may blow it on that and get E+)
I had built in a 3+ hr connection in LAX to be safe.
My SFO-LAX flight no longer operates, so they sent me a schedule change which gives me a 1hr 10min connection. This seems crazy to me, especially considering how frequent tarmac delays at SFO are.
I asked for an earlier SFO - LAX flight and the agent offered me a 9-something am flight that would give me a 6+ hr connection. That seems painful -- I'm not a morning person and that's a long time to spend in an airport (even with J lounge access). I asked for something between those two extremes and he said that there was nothing with award space.
Is this a situation where I'm justified in asking RM to open space? I had a F seat on my no-longer-existing flight. I asked the agent about it and he said no; since I was rescheduled to a legal connection this was a voluntary change and so I am limited to what has F space unless I want to voluntarily downgrade.
Is this accurate or should I try again? Right now I'm leaning towards voluntarily downgrading for the short flight, but I'd rather be in F of course. I have no status on AA so I wouldn't even get E+ (although I can get promotional status through the Hyatt partnership, so I may blow it on that and get E+)
May 23, 2019, 4:26 am
#815
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,494
I have an award ticket, SFO-LAX-LHR//LGW-MLA in J, with the first 2 segments on AA (booked with AA miles)
I had built in a 3+ hr connection in LAX to be safe.
My SFO-LAX flight no longer operates, so they sent me a schedule change which gives me a 1hr 10min connection. This seems crazy to me, especially considering how frequent tarmac delays at SFO are.
I asked for an earlier SFO - LAX flight and the agent offered me a 9-something am flight that would give me a 6+ hr connection. That seems painful -- I'm not a morning person and that's a long time to spend in an airport (even with J lounge access). I asked for something between those two extremes and he said that there was nothing with award space.
Is this a situation where I'm justified in asking RM to open space? I had a F seat on my no-longer-existing flight. I asked the agent about it and he said no; since I was rescheduled to a legal connection this was a voluntary change and so I am limited to what has F space unless I want to voluntarily downgrade.
Is this accurate or should I try again? Right now I'm leaning towards voluntarily downgrading for the short flight, but I'd rather be in F of course. I have no status on AA so I wouldn't even get E+ (although I can get promotional status through the Hyatt partnership, so I may blow it on that and get E+)
I had built in a 3+ hr connection in LAX to be safe.
My SFO-LAX flight no longer operates, so they sent me a schedule change which gives me a 1hr 10min connection. This seems crazy to me, especially considering how frequent tarmac delays at SFO are.
I asked for an earlier SFO - LAX flight and the agent offered me a 9-something am flight that would give me a 6+ hr connection. That seems painful -- I'm not a morning person and that's a long time to spend in an airport (even with J lounge access). I asked for something between those two extremes and he said that there was nothing with award space.
Is this a situation where I'm justified in asking RM to open space? I had a F seat on my no-longer-existing flight. I asked the agent about it and he said no; since I was rescheduled to a legal connection this was a voluntary change and so I am limited to what has F space unless I want to voluntarily downgrade.
Is this accurate or should I try again? Right now I'm leaning towards voluntarily downgrading for the short flight, but I'd rather be in F of course. I have no status on AA so I wouldn't even get E+ (although I can get promotional status through the Hyatt partnership, so I may blow it on that and get E+)
Also, when you call, rather than asking the agent what flights are available, do your homework beforehand and ask specifically for the flight you want. "Hi, there was a schedule change on my itinerary, the connection time is now much shorter than before, however I see there is flight AA1234 that is close to what I had previously, can you please move me to that?" If they say no, or that there must be award space, reiterate that it was an AA schedule change and ask them to escalate with supervisor or rate desk/RM to open up space.
May 23, 2019, 12:08 pm
#816
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 27
Does anyone know if free check baggage benefits stack? I have Gold status and the Citi card, could I get 2 free checked bags?
May 23, 2019, 1:04 pm
#818
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 22
Hi, I booked an award ticket using BA miles on AA metal. If AA cancels that flight, are they (AA) obligated to put me on the next available flight that has award space or that has open revenue seats (ie, Delta, etc.)
Thanks!
Thanks!
May 23, 2019, 1:06 pm
#819
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,603
Do you mean cancel on the day of travel? Or cancel two months in advance (because of, say, a schedule change)?
May 23, 2019, 1:09 pm
#820
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 22
Double post
Last edited by DJW1029; May 23, 2019 at 1:10 pm Reason: double post
May 23, 2019, 1:16 pm
#822
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,603
In that case, AA should accommodate you on its next available flight -- regardless of award-seat availability. If that's not acceptable, I expect that you should be entitled to a refund of your Avios and fees paid, but that's really a question for the BA board.
May 23, 2019, 1:22 pm
#823
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 22
Ok--would AA only be obligated to do so on their own metal rather than another airline? Agent told me there was no award space available and that I'd have to buy the ticket if I wanted to fly a different airline (that had space). Do you know if this is in writing anywhere so I can go back to them? Or just HUCA
May 23, 2019, 1:31 pm
#824
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,742
Ok--would AA only be obligated to do so on their own metal rather than another airline? Agent told me there was no award space available and that I'd have to buy the ticket if I wanted to fly a different airline (that had space). Do you know if this is in writing anywhere so I can go back to them? Or just HUCA
May 23, 2019, 1:33 pm
#825
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,603
Ok--would AA only be obligated to do so on their own metal rather than another airline? Agent told me there was no award space available and that I'd have to buy the ticket if I wanted to fly a different airline (that had space). Do you know if this is in writing anywhere so I can go back to them? Or just HUCA