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)
Jun 5, 2019, 5:50 am
#931
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
So I just got targeted for Platinum Pro status - 20k EQM and 2400 EQD. I have until Sept 25th. I have no upcoming flights planned. Can anyone come up with the best way for me to achieve this? I live in Wyoming - fly out of Billings on AA. But basically NW united states. A little confused on how EQM are calculated
Most of these challenges require AA marketed flights, so there are no real shortcuts or anything. You're going to have to spend at least $2400 and achieve the 20k EQM. A paid business class ticket to Asia or Europe would accomplish this in one trip, but over the summer you're going to have to spend well north of $2400.
However...with no travel planned I would seriously ask yourself if it's worth it. These challenges usually only make sense if you already have some travel booked or are expecting to travel a lot more over the next year. From operational issues to constant AAdvantage devaluations to clueless employees, AA is a mess these days.
Especially coming from the NW, where AA is weak, your money will be much better spent on a nice vacation, in paid first class, on the carrier of your choice, to a place you actually want to go, rather than chasing status on AA just for the sake of it.
Jun 5, 2019, 7:03 am
#932
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 7
I suppose now that I've added the KTN to my passenger profile on the AA website whenever I go to check-in for my flight it will now link with my KTN and I'll be able to precheck on the 11th.
Last edited by MrRob; Jun 5, 2019 at 7:12 am
Jun 5, 2019, 7:36 am
#933
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NYC/PHX
Programs: IATA, Sabre, AvgeekAgent
Posts: 1,958
It would be wise to confirm the KTN is in your passenger details for this specific trip. Information is generallly only copied from a profile when the reservation is initially created. The KTN should populate in new reservations automatically. Enjoy precheck...at it makes a world of difference in the airport experience.
Jun 5, 2019, 9:14 am
#934
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 7
It would be wise to confirm the KTN is in your passenger details for this specific trip. Information is generallly only copied from a profile when the reservation is initially created. The KTN should populate in new reservations automatically. Enjoy precheck...at it makes a world of difference in the airport experience.
Yes, Pre-Check seems crucial to crafting a better airport experience and with work footing the bill it makes skipping the longer regular line even sweeter. It will be great to no longer be stuck with the crowd that is still shocked and appalled (or pretend to be) that they have to take off their shoes and jackets.
Jun 5, 2019, 11:19 am
#935
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: London
Programs: BA LtG, Flying Blue Plat
Posts: 274
My other half is flying LHR-JFK in Y and is unsure what seat to select. On various seat maps the 772 (with PE) shows 17AB and 17KL, however the B and K seats are named C and J in the AA maps - they don’t have a space between the seats right?
Jun 6, 2019, 7:40 am
#936
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: QFF WP
Posts: 85
Hi all! Quick AA newbie question - thinking about booking reward flight for my partner on AA metal through QFF, business DEN-LAX-SYD - she has no OW or AA status. Will she get lounge access in DEN? And connecting from AA 6053 to AA 73 (1h 47m connection, terminal 5 to terminal 4 I believe) how easy is that connection and will she have time to access any lounges? Thanks!
Jun 6, 2019, 7:50 am
#937
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
Hi all! Quick AA newbie question - thinking about booking reward flight for my partner on AA metal through QFF, business DEN-LAX-SYD - she has no OW or AA status. Will she get lounge access in DEN? And connecting from AA 6053 to AA 73 (1h 47m connection, terminal 5 to terminal 4 I believe) how easy is that connection and will she have time to access any lounges? Thanks!
The DEN flight (AA 6053) will arrive at a remote terminal at LAX (i.e., the Eagle's Nest), which has gates 52A-J, and she'll have to take a shuttle to T4 (and potentially walk to TBIT, which is connected airside, if the flight leaves from there). 107 minutes should be enough time to connect, if everything is on-time. I might double check to see if there are QF options in case the DEN flight is delayed, otherwise I might choose a flight with a longer connection. Your partner will have access to both the Flagship Lounge in T4 and the Oneworld Business lounge in TBIT.
Jun 6, 2019, 8:59 am
#938
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Hi all! Quick AA newbie question - thinking about booking reward flight for my partner on AA metal through QFF, business DEN-LAX-SYD - she has no OW or AA status. Will she get lounge access in DEN? And connecting from AA 6053 to AA 73 (1h 47m connection, terminal 5 to terminal 4 I believe) how easy is that connection and will she have time to access any lounges? Thanks!
AA.com has a nasty habit when searching some partner awards, especially QF awards to Australia, of showing the award as available in business when in reality the short domestic connecting flight is the only one in business while the long haul is in economy.
Jun 6, 2019, 5:03 pm
#939
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 136
2562 DFW to PHL
my gf is trying to figure out what terminal this will leave from. however the dfw site says american uses ACE so i guess no way to tell until the day before? i did notice the flight yesterday and today had different terminals.
main reason for the need is she wants to know where to book parking. at this moment says DFW C and D are booked for the sale they have. she's returning on spirit (E) but would prefer to park at wherever american will be boarding if possible. minimizing skylink rides.
does DFW really know where you park? you can book in a specific terminal but there are no gates going in/out of the terminals themselves so how would they monitor this?
my gf is trying to figure out what terminal this will leave from. however the dfw site says american uses ACE so i guess no way to tell until the day before? i did notice the flight yesterday and today had different terminals.
main reason for the need is she wants to know where to book parking. at this moment says DFW C and D are booked for the sale they have. she's returning on spirit (E) but would prefer to park at wherever american will be boarding if possible. minimizing skylink rides.
does DFW really know where you park? you can book in a specific terminal but there are no gates going in/out of the terminals themselves so how would they monitor this?
Jun 6, 2019, 5:05 pm
#940
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
2562 DFW to PHL
my gf is trying to figure out what terminal this will leave from. however the dfw site says american uses ACE so i guess no way to tell until the day before? i did notice the flight yesterday and today had different terminals.
main reason for the need is she wants to know where to book parking. at this moment says DFW C and D are booked for the sale they have. she's returning on spirit (E) but would prefer to park at wherever american will be boarding if possible. minimizing skylink rides.
does DFW really know where you park? you can book in a specific terminal but there are no gates going in/out of the terminals themselves so how would they monitor this?
my gf is trying to figure out what terminal this will leave from. however the dfw site says american uses ACE so i guess no way to tell until the day before? i did notice the flight yesterday and today had different terminals.
main reason for the need is she wants to know where to book parking. at this moment says DFW C and D are booked for the sale they have. she's returning on spirit (E) but would prefer to park at wherever american will be boarding if possible. minimizing skylink rides.
does DFW really know where you park? you can book in a specific terminal but there are no gates going in/out of the terminals themselves so how would they monitor this?
Jun 6, 2019, 6:35 pm
#941
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
2562 DFW to PHL
my gf is trying to figure out what terminal this will leave from. however the dfw site says american uses ACE so i guess no way to tell until the day before? i did notice the flight yesterday and today had different terminals.
main reason for the need is she wants to know where to book parking. at this moment says DFW C and D are booked for the sale they have. she's returning on spirit (E) but would prefer to park at wherever american will be boarding if possible. minimizing skylink rides.
does DFW really know where you park? you can book in a specific terminal but there are no gates going in/out of the terminals themselves so how would they monitor this?
my gf is trying to figure out what terminal this will leave from. however the dfw site says american uses ACE so i guess no way to tell until the day before? i did notice the flight yesterday and today had different terminals.
main reason for the need is she wants to know where to book parking. at this moment says DFW C and D are booked for the sale they have. she's returning on spirit (E) but would prefer to park at wherever american will be boarding if possible. minimizing skylink rides.
does DFW really know where you park? you can book in a specific terminal but there are no gates going in/out of the terminals themselves so how would they monitor this?
Jun 6, 2019, 9:00 pm
#942
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,968
Kind of a newb question I guess since I typically don't fly Oneworld on international flights. But, I booked a World Traveller Plus (PE) flight on BA from ONT-LHR (ONT-DFW-LHR-BLR and BLR-LHR-DFW-ONT). Four of the six segments are BA except for ONT-DFW and DFW-ONT which are sold by BA, operated by AA and constitute about 2000 of the 21000 total flight miles. I booked via BA's website, but used my AAdvantage FFN on the flight to finish up my EXP for the year. The flight is using booking code T for the BA WTP/PE segments.
That said, I called AA to inquire about upgrading from PE to J class, but was told because it's a codeshare flight, I can't upgrade via AA and there's nothing they can do. This isn't an AA flight operated by BA, but actually a BA ticket that just has 2 segments that operate on AA. Am I screwed for trying to get an upgrade since I added my AAdvantage Number to the flight instead of a BAEC FFN?
That said, I called AA to inquire about upgrading from PE to J class, but was told because it's a codeshare flight, I can't upgrade via AA and there's nothing they can do. This isn't an AA flight operated by BA, but actually a BA ticket that just has 2 segments that operate on AA. Am I screwed for trying to get an upgrade since I added my AAdvantage Number to the flight instead of a BAEC FFN?
Jun 6, 2019, 9:05 pm
#943
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Kind of a newb question I guess since I typically don't fly Oneworld on international flights. But, I booked a World Traveller Plus (PE) flight on BA from ONT-LHR (ONT-DFW-LHR-BLR and BLR-LHR-DFW-ONT). Four of the six segments are BA except for ONT-DFW and DFW-ONT which are sold by BA, operated by AA and constitute about 2000 of the 21000 total flight miles. I booked via BA's website, but used my AAdvantage FFN on the flight to finish up my EXP for the year. The flight is using booking code T for the BA WTP/PE segments.
That said, I called AA to inquire about upgrading from PE to J class, but was told because it's a codeshare flight, I can't upgrade via AA and there's nothing they can do. This isn't an AA flight operated by BA, but actually a BA ticket that just has 2 segments that operate on AA. Am I screwed for trying to get an upgrade since I added my AAdvantage Number to the flight instead of a BAEC FFN?
That said, I called AA to inquire about upgrading from PE to J class, but was told because it's a codeshare flight, I can't upgrade via AA and there's nothing they can do. This isn't an AA flight operated by BA, but actually a BA ticket that just has 2 segments that operate on AA. Am I screwed for trying to get an upgrade since I added my AAdvantage Number to the flight instead of a BAEC FFN?
Jun 6, 2019, 10:32 pm
#945
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,968
Just realized I forgot the main point of my post. I'm trying to upgrade my BA flight using my AA points. The AA website says I need to call AA to do this, but AA phone rep says they can't help since it's a codeshare flight. Even though the only segments that are codeshare are DFW-ONT and ONT-DFW