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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Welcome to the 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).
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
, which pops up a message box; the message goes to all this forum's Moderators. Note that unlike some sites with paid staff moderators, FlyerTalk Moderators are volunteers, and most work, travel, go on holiday, etc. You can Private Message us using the PM system (My Flyertalk) and our handles.We're glad you've chosen to join the Flyertalk frequent flyer community!
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NOTE: 2019 NEWBIE LOUNGE older posts are here.
The 2018 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
The 2017 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
The 2016 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
Thanks for reading!
ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Jan 24, 2019, 2:13 pm
#136
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
The SWU donor wants to feel assured the SWU will actually be used, rather than merely waitlisted and lost. Confirmable upgrade space could be ascertained by using ExpertFlyer (which offers free trials) or by calling AA.
Jan 24, 2019, 3:49 pm
#137
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: AA Plat, MPC Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 116
Thanks.
Jan 24, 2019, 6:18 pm
#138
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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You're not violating any policies by calling AA and asking if there is upgrade space, and it is perfectly fine for members to donate SWUs to anyone they choose.
Jan 24, 2019, 7:00 pm
#139
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: AA Plat, MPC Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 116
Jan 24, 2019, 8:18 pm
#140
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 44
PHX-ORD Business Class Seats
Hello, I usually only read the BA forum, so please excuse my ignorance in this forum. Is there a thread here that would show what kind of seats AA has in business class on flights from PHX-ORD? I was able to use some Avios to book a round trip flight in business this summer and just wondered what the seating was like. Thank you in advance. (I did try to search and couldn’t find a thread about this. I believe the plane will be a 737.)
Jan 24, 2019, 8:37 pm
#141
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
Hello, I usually only read the BA forum, so please excuse my ignorance in this forum. Is there a thread here that would show what kind of seats AA has in business class on flights from PHX-ORD? I was able to use some Avios to book a round trip flight in business this summer and just wondered what the seating was like. Thank you in advance. (I did try to search and couldn’t find a thread about this. I believe the plane will be a 737.)
and more specifically, for the 737 types, https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...7-max-8-a.html.
Jan 25, 2019, 10:48 pm
#142
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
Do AA Gold or Platinum get their choice of Seat when flying AA Marketed but British Airways Operated flights for Basic Economy Fares ?
I read the AA disclaimer that Basic Economy must pay for seat selection but then it goes on to say that British Airways has their own rules for Seating and boarding.
It lists that as a benefit of OW Ruby or Sapphire for seat selection.
Does that apply for a companion as well if they are listed on the same PNR
I read the AA disclaimer that Basic Economy must pay for seat selection but then it goes on to say that British Airways has their own rules for Seating and boarding.
It lists that as a benefit of OW Ruby or Sapphire for seat selection.
Does that apply for a companion as well if they are listed on the same PNR
Jan 26, 2019, 5:16 am
#143
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy LT Plat, AA Gold
Posts: 96
Question re: checked baggage cutoff and gate check.
have not checked baggage in over a decade, forgot the window was 45 minutes roughly for cutoff.
wasnt thinking and went to check-in counter and they auto rebooked me on standby for alter flight.
wouldnt it have been easier to just Gate check luggage? Flight and connection were both light loads.
Thinking getting pushed back to a alter standby flight wasn’t worth it.
have not checked baggage in over a decade, forgot the window was 45 minutes roughly for cutoff.
wasnt thinking and went to check-in counter and they auto rebooked me on standby for alter flight.
wouldnt it have been easier to just Gate check luggage? Flight and connection were both light loads.
Thinking getting pushed back to a alter standby flight wasn’t worth it.
Jan 26, 2019, 5:46 am
#144
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Location: RDU <|> MMX
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Posts: 12,437
Question re: checked baggage cutoff and gate check.
have not checked baggage in over a decade, forgot the window was 45 minutes roughly for cutoff.
wasnt thinking and went to check-in counter and they auto rebooked me on standby for alter flight.
wouldnt it have been easier to just Gate check luggage? Flight and connection were both light loads.
Thinking getting pushed back to a alter standby flight wasn’t worth it.
have not checked baggage in over a decade, forgot the window was 45 minutes roughly for cutoff.
wasnt thinking and went to check-in counter and they auto rebooked me on standby for alter flight.
wouldnt it have been easier to just Gate check luggage? Flight and connection were both light loads.
Thinking getting pushed back to a alter standby flight wasn’t worth it.
Jan 26, 2019, 6:17 am
#145
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 7
Hi, I cant find how many miles a Premium cabin flight would earn, is there a chart or equation anywhere please?
It's specifically for LAX-AKL return for a newbie, no AAdvantage membership, miles or anything (yet) it's usually Delta.
Thanks
It's specifically for LAX-AKL return for a newbie, no AAdvantage membership, miles or anything (yet) it's usually Delta.
Thanks
Jan 26, 2019, 6:33 am
#146
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
If you signup for an AAdvantage account and login while doing the booking. It will display everything just before coming to the payments page.
Jan 26, 2019, 7:57 am
#147
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,519
Of course, it's also possible to credit AA flights to some other FFP, like BA or Iberia. The aa.com website shows the mileage accrual rates for each of AA's partner airlines.
Jan 26, 2019, 8:19 am
#148
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
First, you can see AA miles accrual here: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...n-airlines.jsp
You can learn about accrual on AA and partners here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...-partners.html
And you can learn how to earn AA Gold or Platinum Elite status via a Status Challenge shortcut here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...ge-2017-a.html
Be sure to read the Wikiposts at the top of the page in the two FlyerTalk threads.
Youncan see fairly accurately the miles flown here: Great Circle Mapper
Jan 26, 2019, 9:33 am
#149
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 7
First, you can see AA miles accrual here: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...n-airlines.jsp
Jan 26, 2019, 9:57 am
#150
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
EQ Miles are earned based on distance (miles flown) and fare class.
Award miles are based on passenger status and dollars spent, again base fare and carrier imposed fees.
