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)
Apr 14, 2019, 11:36 am
#586
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 26
New to award flight booking. Trying to book one way AA award CVG to SCL. Found space on LA MIA to SCL via BA site, which will require calling in (assuming this is not phantom). Do airlines ever let you merge a flight say from CVG to MIA into this? If so how do you figure the miles needed?
Apr 14, 2019, 11:43 am
#587
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,532
New to award flight booking. Trying to book one way AA award CVG to SCL. Found space on LA MIA to SCL via BA site, which will require calling in (assuming this is not phantom). Do airlines ever let you merge a flight say from CVG to MIA into this? If so how do you figure the miles needed?
If the CVG-MIA segment is only available as a stand-alone award, then you must add the costs of each award. (In that case, using BA Avios -- if you have any -- for the CVG-MIA segment might make sense, instead of using AA miles.)
Apr 14, 2019, 11:50 am
#588
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 26
If CVG-MIA-SCL is available as a "married-segment" award, then you will just be charged the North America-South America 2 award mileage. AA does not charge extra for connections on award travel.
If the CVG-MIA segment is only available as a stand-alone award, then you must add the costs of each award. (In that case, using BA Avios -- if you have any -- for the CVG-MIA segment might make sense, instead of using AA miles.)
If the CVG-MIA segment is only available as a stand-alone award, then you must add the costs of each award. (In that case, using BA Avios -- if you have any -- for the CVG-MIA segment might make sense, instead of using AA miles.)
Apr 14, 2019, 11:51 am
#589
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Edited to add: If CVG-MIA is currently available as a MileSAAver award on aa.com, I would put that flight on a free, five-day hold (do NOT purchase the award), note the PNR, and then call AA to see: 1) whether the LATAM MIA-SCL flight is actually available for mileage redemption; and 2) if it is, whether it can be tacked onto your held CVG-MIA flight to make a single award.
Last edited by guv1976; Apr 14, 2019 at 11:58 am
Apr 14, 2019, 2:08 pm
#590
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 26
You call AA and ask.
Edited to add: If CVG-MIA is currently available as a MileSAAver award on aa.com, I would put that flight on a free, five-day hold (do NOT purchase the award), note the PNR, and then call AA to see: 1) whether the LATAM MIA-SCL flight is actually available for mileage redemption; and 2) if it is, whether it can be tacked onto your held CVG-MIA flight to make a single award.
Edited to add: If CVG-MIA is currently available as a MileSAAver award on aa.com, I would put that flight on a free, five-day hold (do NOT purchase the award), note the PNR, and then call AA to see: 1) whether the LATAM MIA-SCL flight is actually available for mileage redemption; and 2) if it is, whether it can be tacked onto your held CVG-MIA flight to make a single award.
Apr 14, 2019, 3:44 pm
#591
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
I’m pretty sure I know the answer to this question already.
but on AA app checkin. If I upgrade to business for $555 will that earn high EQM/EQD/RDM ?
but on AA app checkin. If I upgrade to business for $555 will that earn high EQM/EQD/RDM ?
Apr 14, 2019, 5:38 pm
#593
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
Its being offered for $555 when I go to check-in through the app.
If if I don’t earn EQM or more redeemable miles for the upgrade if it is in fact LFBU. Will I atleast get the dollar credit for the upgrade ?
Apr 14, 2019, 6:11 pm
#594
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,442
it doesn’t say anything about being a load factor based offer, and it looks slightly different then the last time I accepted an LFBU.
Its being offered for $555 when I go to check-in through the app.
If if I don’t earn EQM or more redeemable miles for the upgrade if it is in fact LFBU. Will I atleast get the dollar credit for the upgrade ?
Apr 14, 2019, 6:55 pm
#595
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
can Economy Web Specials be put on the same itinerary as MileSAAver? it gives me an error trying to do it online but haven't tried on the phone - but then it wouldn't be a web special! if this is possible, does that mean the whole itinerary can't be changed, or just the Economy Web Special leg?
Apr 14, 2019, 9:00 pm
#596
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CA
Posts: 1,302
Early boarding
What group do families w infants fall under?
Apr 15, 2019, 6:27 am
#597
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA PLT, IHG Spire
Posts: 550
can Economy Web Specials be put on the same itinerary as MileSAAver? it gives me an error trying to do it online but haven't tried on the phone - but then it wouldn't be a web special! if this is possible, does that mean the whole itinerary can't be changed, or just the Economy Web Special leg?
Apr 15, 2019, 10:33 am
#598
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage EXP | United Silver | HH Diamond | Bonvoy Platinum | Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 718
Pre-boarding with small children must be requested when you arrive to the gate, so be sure to speak with an agent at your gate of departure. You might also find this link useful for other questions about traveling with a small child on AA.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...g-children.jsp
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...g-children.jsp
Apr 15, 2019, 1:38 pm
#599
formerly smoaky
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 300
Is it more expensive to change an award flight via the UK reservation number? I just ended up paying about $300 to switch the departure airport of two tickets (still same country), as well as dates. I believe this should have cost me $150+$125 for the second ticket, but instead appears to have cost $150 each (or thereabouts in pounds) plus about $25 more in extra taxes for the new itinerary (so it actually cost me around $325, but ignoring that). I needed to act fast since the flight I was switching to had 2 business seats left in each of the two legs I wanted to switch to, and the hold time on the 800 number for advantage appears to be well over 2 hours (they said they'd call me back when I called... 6 hours ago). It's not the end of the world, but I only realized after I was basically reinstating and getting a new ticket (albeit with the same record locator etc.) for each of us, which, as I say, should have cost $175+ any additional taxes....
I wonder if there's an recourse now?
I wonder if there's an recourse now?
Apr 15, 2019, 3:08 pm
#600
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
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Is it more expensive to change an award flight via the UK reservation number? I just ended up paying about $300 to switch the departure airport of two tickets (still same country), as well as dates. I believe this should have cost me $150+$125 for the second ticket, but instead appears to have cost $150 each (or thereabouts in pounds) plus about $25 more in extra taxes for the new itinerary (so it actually cost me around $325, but ignoring that). I needed to act fast since the flight I was switching to had 2 business seats left in each of the two legs I wanted to switch to, and the hold time on the 800 number for advantage appears to be well over 2 hours (they said they'd call me back when I called... 6 hours ago). It's not the end of the world, but I only realized after I was basically reinstating and getting a new ticket (albeit with the same record locator etc.) for each of us, which, as I say, should have cost $175+ any additional taxes....
I wonder if there's an recourse now?
I wonder if there's an recourse now?