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).
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Jun 11, 2019, 2:35 am
#976
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 53
LAX ~ Domestic to TBIT
Arriving LAX from Atlanta on AA (not Eagle)
Departing LAX to Sydney also on AA, same PRN.
No checked luggage.
I believe I have sufficient time for the connection if I don't take the wrong turn to TBIT.
Upon arrival how do I get to TBIT?
Departing LAX to Sydney also on AA, same PRN.
No checked luggage.
I believe I have sufficient time for the connection if I don't take the wrong turn to TBIT.
Upon arrival how do I get to TBIT?
Jun 11, 2019, 3:16 am
#977
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
https://onemileatatime.com/connect-terminals-lax/
Note that the SYD flight can leave from T4; it doesn't always depart from TBIT.
Jun 11, 2019, 9:56 am
#978
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage EXP | United Silver | HH Diamond | Bonvoy Platinum | Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 718
I am having a hard time finding the mileage run thread. I need 347 EQM by 6/25. Already met EQD, just need the MI for cheap as possible, hoping for a weekday FIFO, based out of ORD.
Jun 11, 2019, 10:31 am
#979
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,481
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-deals-372/
Jun 11, 2019, 11:37 am
#980
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage EXP | United Silver | HH Diamond | Bonvoy Platinum | Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 718
I would forget about the MR thread (linked below), just go to Google Flights, pick a few dates, and start plugging in random cities. Doesn't take long to cover a lot of ground searching. If all you need is 347 EQM then you're just looking for the cheapest out and back you can find. Looking real quick I saw ORD-RDU roundtrip on 6/19 for $132 in Basic Econ.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-deals-372/
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-deals-372/
Jun 11, 2019, 11:56 am
#981
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
ORD-CMH in basic economy is right around $80 each way and it’s a short hour hop. Would net you 500 EQM
Jun 11, 2019, 1:37 pm
#982
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: aa, bonvoy
Posts: 14
Yes, if you think you can meet the EQD requirement, and would prefer to accumulate fewer EQM, then a challenge might be the way to go. Alternatively, if you are wiling to do a mileage run to Asia, and find a good deal (airfare to HKG can be well under $1000), then you might save some money.
I would also closely look at what benefits you actually value with Gold status. Many of the perks (priority boarding, free checked baggage) can be obtained simply by having one of the AAdvantage credit cards.
I would also closely look at what benefits you actually value with Gold status. Many of the perks (priority boarding, free checked baggage) can be obtained simply by having one of the AAdvantage credit cards.
Jun 13, 2019, 9:35 am
#985
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: BA Gold, several other less interesting cards...
Posts: 3,712
Equipment Change
Hi
i booked an itinerary that included LAX-BOS Ona three class transcon in First. It seems that this has changed to a two class plane. Apart from spending a lot of time in a two class seat (I’m flying into LAX from OGG) I was looking forward to a more comfortable experience. Is there anything that I can do to get AA to move me back to a three class plane?
i booked an itinerary that included LAX-BOS Ona three class transcon in First. It seems that this has changed to a two class plane. Apart from spending a lot of time in a two class seat (I’m flying into LAX from OGG) I was looking forward to a more comfortable experience. Is there anything that I can do to get AA to move me back to a three class plane?
Jun 13, 2019, 2:06 pm
#986
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
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Posts: 12,481
Hi
i booked an itinerary that included LAX-BOS Ona three class transcon in First. It seems that this has changed to a two class plane. Apart from spending a lot of time in a two class seat (I’m flying into LAX from OGG) I was looking forward to a more comfortable experience. Is there anything that I can do to get AA to move me back to a three class plane?
i booked an itinerary that included LAX-BOS Ona three class transcon in First. It seems that this has changed to a two class plane. Apart from spending a lot of time in a two class seat (I’m flying into LAX from OGG) I was looking forward to a more comfortable experience. Is there anything that I can do to get AA to move me back to a three class plane?
1) If there is another LAX-BOS flight that offers 3-class F that works for your connection, you can ask for that.
2) Since you (evidently) paid for 3-class F, look at a OGG-LAX-JFK-BOS routing that might work, and ask for that.
Jun 13, 2019, 2:11 pm
#987
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: SAN
Programs: AA Fool's Gold
Posts: 158
Random Question! Can you credit the travel done on an AA SWU to a partner? And if so, does it get credit as the original booked class or the upgraded class? Thanks!
Jun 13, 2019, 2:23 pm
#988
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
More in the Wikipost at the top of the page and thread https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html.
Jun 13, 2019, 2:43 pm
#989
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: SAN
Programs: AA Fool's Gold
Posts: 158
No. Technically, you must credit AA to be able to use SWU upgrade benefits. And if your AA SWU upgrade is granted you’ll earn at the rate of the paid fare.
More in the Wikipost at the top of the page and thread https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html.
More in the Wikipost at the top of the page and thread https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html.
Jun 13, 2019, 2:46 pm
#990
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Absolutely. Do your homework and take a look at the schedules and see what you would like to switch to. Then call AA and ask specifically for whatever you find that works the best.
1) If there is another LAX-BOS flight that offers 3-class F that works for your connection, you can ask for that.
2) Since you (evidently) paid for 3-class F, look at a OGG-LAX-JFK-BOS routing that might work, and ask for that.
1) If there is another LAX-BOS flight that offers 3-class F that works for your connection, you can ask for that.
2) Since you (evidently) paid for 3-class F, look at a OGG-LAX-JFK-BOS routing that might work, and ask for that.