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).
Advanced questions posed by veteran FT users may be moved and / or merged into existing master or GUIDE threads, most of which have Wikiposts at the top of the page that contain summaries of important information.
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.
Don't hesitate to contact a moderator or another member if you have any additional questions. You can PM the Moderators by clicking on
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NOTE: 2019 NEWBIE LOUNGE older posts are here.
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Apr 27, 2019, 2:59 pm
#661
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
Yes and no. Pay, you earn. Use miles and money, you might earn nothing. Most often, AA Vacations accrue as special fares (generally better for EQD). Use AA award miles, you don’t even earn EQD on BA carrier imposed fees.
See FAQ: aavacations.com / AA Vacations flight & vacation package questions, discussion
See FAQ: aavacations.com / AA Vacations flight & vacation package questions, discussion
Apr 27, 2019, 3:10 pm
#662
Join Date: Apr 2019
Programs: AA, HH, HGC
Posts: 14
Thanks. It'd be paid, not rewards.
Apr 29, 2019, 11:37 am
#663
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,872
can you cancel AA "economy web special" awards within 24 hours of booking for full miles refund with no fee?
Apr 30, 2019, 12:29 pm
#664
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: BOS
Programs: JMB, AMC
Posts: 177
Hello.. first time flying American Airlines and have a question regarding paid upgrades.
I have an upcoming company paid flight in Economy (V and L fare buckets). The ticket itself is covered, but upgrades won't be.
If I go to the AA website and choose a Main Cabin Extra seat for my flights, will the charge be automatically be put on the card used to book the tickets or will there be a chance to enter a second credit card so I can apply the charge to my personal card and not have to worry about owing my company for the upgrade fee?
I have an upcoming company paid flight in Economy (V and L fare buckets). The ticket itself is covered, but upgrades won't be.
If I go to the AA website and choose a Main Cabin Extra seat for my flights, will the charge be automatically be put on the card used to book the tickets or will there be a chance to enter a second credit card so I can apply the charge to my personal card and not have to worry about owing my company for the upgrade fee?
Apr 30, 2019, 12:53 pm
#665
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
Hello.. first time flying American Airlines and have a question regarding paid upgrades.
I have an upcoming company paid flight in Economy (V and L fare buckets). The ticket itself is covered, but upgrades won't be.
If I go to the AA website and choose a Main Cabin Extra seat for my flights, will the charge be automatically be put on the card used to book the tickets or will there be a chance to enter a second credit card so I can apply the charge to my personal card and not have to worry about owing my company for the upgrade fee?
I have an upcoming company paid flight in Economy (V and L fare buckets). The ticket itself is covered, but upgrades won't be.
If I go to the AA website and choose a Main Cabin Extra seat for my flights, will the charge be automatically be put on the card used to book the tickets or will there be a chance to enter a second credit card so I can apply the charge to my personal card and not have to worry about owing my company for the upgrade fee?
Apr 30, 2019, 1:11 pm
#666
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: Free agent!
Posts: 1,427
I have just purchased a ticket from AA.com that involves segments on CX (HKG - KIX) and JL (KIX - LAX). Seat selection is unavailable online for the CX flight but I can at least get my booking pulled up on their website. Is it common for seat selection to not be available for CX flights purchased via AA? For JL, I am unable to even find my booking as I only have the e-ticket number but not the six character JL record locator. I obviously have the AA one but where do I find the six character record locator so that I can have seats assigned?
FWIW, all segments are in Y, if that matters.
FWIW, all segments are in Y, if that matters.
Apr 30, 2019, 1:57 pm
#667
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage EXP | United Silver | HH Diamond | Bonvoy Platinum | Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 718
Hello.. first time flying American Airlines and have a question regarding paid upgrades.
I have an upcoming company paid flight in Economy (V and L fare buckets). The ticket itself is covered, but upgrades won't be.
If I go to the AA website and choose a Main Cabin Extra seat for my flights, will the charge be automatically be put on the card used to book the tickets or will there be a chance to enter a second credit card so I can apply the charge to my personal card and not have to worry about owing my company for the upgrade fee?
I have an upcoming company paid flight in Economy (V and L fare buckets). The ticket itself is covered, but upgrades won't be.
If I go to the AA website and choose a Main Cabin Extra seat for my flights, will the charge be automatically be put on the card used to book the tickets or will there be a chance to enter a second credit card so I can apply the charge to my personal card and not have to worry about owing my company for the upgrade fee?
Apr 30, 2019, 2:13 pm
#668
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
I have just purchased a ticket from AA.com that involves segments on CX (HKG - KIX) and JL (KIX - LAX). Seat selection is unavailable online for the CX flight but I can at least get my booking pulled up on their website. Is it common for seat selection to not be available for CX flights purchased via AA? For JL, I am unable to even find my booking as I only have the e-ticket number but not the six character JL record locator. I obviously have the AA one but where do I find the six character record locator so that I can have seats assigned?
FWIW, all segments are in Y, if that matters.
FWIW, all segments are in Y, if that matters.
Some airlines may restrict seat selection in various ways, e.g. based on fare basis, etc.
Apr 30, 2019, 3:32 pm
#669
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: BOS
Programs: JMB, AMC
Posts: 177
May 1, 2019, 11:52 am
#670
Moderator: Hilton Honors, Practical Travel Safety Issues & San Francisco
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: San Francisco CA
Programs: UA, Hilton, Priceline, AirBnB
Posts: 11,001
Does AA ever open up seats closer to departure?
I should know the answer to this but I'd like to make sure. I'm looking to book a flight in July with Miles, and the only two flights available on my date are not workable. Does AA ever open up saver fares closer to departure? Or would any seats that open up be likely to be any time awards? I realize you can't predict 100% but I'd like to know if there's any general practice to this. Thanks.
May 1, 2019, 12:14 pm
#671
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
I should know the answer to this but I'd like to make sure. I'm looking to book a flight in July with Miles, and the only two flights available on my date are not workable. Does AA ever open up saver fares closer to departure? Or would any seats that open up be likely to be any time awards? I realize you can't predict 100% but I'd like to know if there's any general practice to this. Thanks.
May 1, 2019, 12:24 pm
#672
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
I should know the answer to this but I'd like to make sure. I'm looking to book a flight in July with Miles, and the only two flights available on my date are not workable. Does AA ever open up saver fares closer to departure? Or would any seats that open up be likely to be any time awards? I realize you can't predict 100% but I'd like to know if there's any general practice to this. Thanks.
You haven’t chosen to share critical information with us (routing or dates), so we can only reply with generalities.
Good luck. And if you subscribe to ExpertFlyer, set up alerts for SAAver award seats.
May 1, 2019, 2:43 pm
#673
Moderator: Hilton Honors, Practical Travel Safety Issues & San Francisco
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: San Francisco CA
Programs: UA, Hilton, Priceline, AirBnB
Posts: 11,001
May 1, 2019, 3:23 pm
#674
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage EXP | United Silver | HH Diamond | Bonvoy Platinum | Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 718
I should know the answer to this but I'd like to make sure. I'm looking to book a flight in July with Miles, and the only two flights available on my date are not workable. Does AA ever open up saver fares closer to departure? Or would any seats that open up be likely to be any time awards? I realize you can't predict 100% but I'd like to know if there's any general practice to this. Thanks.
May 1, 2019, 7:31 pm
#675
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
Programs: UA Global Services, TSA Pre✓, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,115
Can I book Iberia and Etihad segments on one, one way award ticket?