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).
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.
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
May 31, 2019, 3:43 pm
#886
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,720
I recently read that AA platinum members get free same day standby.
How does this work because the one the one time I thought about using it. The app wanted to charge me $75 since I was flying in Y
Ive used it before for domestic F, is Y same day change free for platinums ?
How does this work because the one the one time I thought about using it. The app wanted to charge me $75 since I was flying in Y
Ive used it before for domestic F, is Y same day change free for platinums ?
May 31, 2019, 3:51 pm
#887
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
I recently read that AA platinum members get free same day standby.
How does this work because the one the one time I thought about using it. The app wanted to charge me $75 since I was flying in Y
Ive used it before for domestic F, is Y same day change free for platinums ?
How does this work because the one the one time I thought about using it. The app wanted to charge me $75 since I was flying in Y
Ive used it before for domestic F, is Y same day change free for platinums ?
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html
The Wikiposts contain key information.
May 31, 2019, 7:33 pm
#888
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
Domestic Same Day Confirmed Flight Change / SDFC / SDC / CFC / "Standby"
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html
The Wikiposts contain key information.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html
The Wikiposts contain key information.
Obviously I know you are responsible for your hotel, food etc costs but does the ticket loose its value if you cant get on a flight that same day ?
May 31, 2019, 8:36 pm
#889
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
The desk upstairs is for customer-service related issuesif you need a shower, help with a reservation, etc. The people downstairs are solely for checking people in.
May 31, 2019, 8:37 pm
#890
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
Your standby request will roll over to the first flight the next day.
May 31, 2019, 9:44 pm
#891
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Chandler,AZ
Programs: AA Gold,DL SM.UA,HA
Posts: 119
I'm flying PHX-ORD and connecting to SAS to CPH. Is it correct that I may have to re-check luggage at ORD? I'm Gold and in FC.
May 31, 2019, 9:52 pm
#892
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: San Diego
Programs: Plat Pro AAdvantage, but defected to BAEC
Posts: 1,222
as was mentioned earlier, its a customer service desk, but they are also the gatekeepers to the Flagship Lounge and to Flagship First Dinning. If you qualify for either of these when you first check in downstairs, you will be given a card to take upstairs. When you get to the service desk, they will take the card from you and direct you to the appropriate lounge.
May 31, 2019, 9:56 pm
#893
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NYC/PHX
Programs: IATA, Sabre, AvgeekAgent
Posts: 1,958
May 31, 2019, 10:53 pm
#894
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Southern California
Programs: AA EXPlat, 2.4MM; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 580
Jun 1, 2019, 8:46 am
#895
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: BAEC Gold, HHonors Gold, Marriot Bonvoy Gold, MeliaRewards Gold, Radisson Gold
Posts: 817
HI all, am taking my first AA flight for several years, next month (am I fairly seasoned traveller but have always taken either BA or Virgin from UK to the US). and I'm going on a 777-200 from LHR to PHX. I'm currently in seat 03A.
Having a quick look through the boards here, it appears that there are two variants of the J seat possible on these 777 aircraft - a reverse herringbone arrangement with all seats front-facing as one seat variant and then a second yin-yang variant possible on other 777-200 aircraft . Looking around at pictures/reviews I think I've gathered that the "preferred" seat variant seems to be the front-facing reverse herringbone product BUT that both products are actually OK and so I don't need to be that worried about which one my flight gets - is that fair to say?
Is it still the case that if you look at the seatmap on aa.com - and if your seatmap displays available (blue) seats without any notches, that you are expected to get the reverse herringbone variant (barring any equipment changes)? Or is that an inaccurate way to tell?
Any other tips/advice for AA travel in business class are very welcome! Is anyone able to compare/contrast around the AA hard/soft products vs. BA club world? Travel on BA mostly out of necessity/convenience but never really rated their CW product that highly, so interested to hear what people who have experienced both AA and BA think in terms of how the products compare. Thanks!
Having a quick look through the boards here, it appears that there are two variants of the J seat possible on these 777 aircraft - a reverse herringbone arrangement with all seats front-facing as one seat variant and then a second yin-yang variant possible on other 777-200 aircraft . Looking around at pictures/reviews I think I've gathered that the "preferred" seat variant seems to be the front-facing reverse herringbone product BUT that both products are actually OK and so I don't need to be that worried about which one my flight gets - is that fair to say?
Is it still the case that if you look at the seatmap on aa.com - and if your seatmap displays available (blue) seats without any notches, that you are expected to get the reverse herringbone variant (barring any equipment changes)? Or is that an inaccurate way to tell?
Any other tips/advice for AA travel in business class are very welcome! Is anyone able to compare/contrast around the AA hard/soft products vs. BA club world? Travel on BA mostly out of necessity/convenience but never really rated their CW product that highly, so interested to hear what people who have experienced both AA and BA think in terms of how the products compare. Thanks!
Jun 1, 2019, 9:55 am
#896
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,568
HI all, am taking my first AA flight for several years, next month (am I fairly seasoned traveller but have always taken either BA or Virgin from UK to the US). and I'm going on a 777-200 from LHR to PHX. I'm currently in seat 03A.
Having a quick look through the boards here, it appears that there are two variants of the J seat possible on these 777 aircraft - a reverse herringbone arrangement with all seats front-facing as one seat variant and then a second yin-yang variant possible on other 777-200 aircraft . Looking around at pictures/reviews I think I've gathered that the "preferred" seat variant seems to be the front-facing reverse herringbone product BUT that both products are actually OK and so I don't need to be that worried about which one my flight gets - is that fair to say?
Is it still the case that if you look at the seatmap on aa.com - and if your seatmap displays available (blue) seats without any notches, that you are expected to get the reverse herringbone variant (barring any equipment changes)? Or is that an inaccurate way to tell?
Any other tips/advice for AA travel in business class are very welcome! Is anyone able to compare/contrast around the AA hard/soft products vs. BA club world? Travel on BA mostly out of necessity/convenience but never really rated their CW product that highly, so interested to hear what people who have experienced both AA and BA think in terms of how the products compare. Thanks!
Having a quick look through the boards here, it appears that there are two variants of the J seat possible on these 777 aircraft - a reverse herringbone arrangement with all seats front-facing as one seat variant and then a second yin-yang variant possible on other 777-200 aircraft . Looking around at pictures/reviews I think I've gathered that the "preferred" seat variant seems to be the front-facing reverse herringbone product BUT that both products are actually OK and so I don't need to be that worried about which one my flight gets - is that fair to say?
Is it still the case that if you look at the seatmap on aa.com - and if your seatmap displays available (blue) seats without any notches, that you are expected to get the reverse herringbone variant (barring any equipment changes)? Or is that an inaccurate way to tell?
Any other tips/advice for AA travel in business class are very welcome! Is anyone able to compare/contrast around the AA hard/soft products vs. BA club world? Travel on BA mostly out of necessity/convenience but never really rated their CW product that highly, so interested to hear what people who have experienced both AA and BA think in terms of how the products compare. Thanks!
And you're correct about the seatmaps, no notches means you're scheduled on an all forward facing setup. However, AA typically uses the all-forward setup as a placeholder on all 772 flights, so seeing that at a month out doesn't mean anything. Start checking again about a week before the flight to get a better guess of what you'll be on.
AA vs BA: as mentioned above AA hard product wins hands down, people have varied options on soft product but generally speaking they're about the same and will largely come down to crew, which is a roll of the dice on either.
And remember, as an AA business pax departing LHR T3, make sure you go to either the CX or QF lounge, do not bother with the BA or AA lounges.
Jun 2, 2019, 4:14 am
#897
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 27
im looking to apply for the Citi AA Business card, where can i get more info on how the 24 month rule works for the SUB? thanks
Jun 2, 2019, 7:23 am
#898
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,568
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi...u-rewards-739/
Jun 2, 2019, 7:31 am
#899
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 508
Im headed jfk-lax-sjc. Have a 1+50 connection time in lax. If I wanted to check a bag to lax run down and get it, give it to my sister to take with her (she lives in la) can aa do that? Or would I have to check it all the way through to sjc?
Jun 2, 2019, 8:40 am
#900
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 3,975
If that's booked on one ticket, I don't expect that AA would agree to short-check a bag.