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!
Your American Airlines | AAdvantage Forum Moderation Team,
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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)
Jun 13, 2019, 3:32 pm
#991
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
Jun 15, 2019, 3:46 am
#993
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: BA Gold, several other less interesting cards...
Posts: 3,711
Thank you for your help. My route was OGG-LAX-BOS-LHR. I credit to BAEC so the extra tier points are certainly useful but the main reason is that I don’t fancy about ten hours in a two class even in the first cabin!
Anyway, thanks to the advice here I called up and they rerouted me OGG-LAX-JFK-LHR. The agent was extremely helpful and now I get to try the AA first cabin and don’t have to change terminals which is a complete bonus. Originally the TATL was on BA.
AA impress yet again!
PS what’s this Krug I’m hearing about?
Anyway, thanks to the advice here I called up and they rerouted me OGG-LAX-JFK-LHR. The agent was extremely helpful and now I get to try the AA first cabin and don’t have to change terminals which is a complete bonus. Originally the TATL was on BA.
AA impress yet again!
PS what’s this Krug I’m hearing about?
Jun 15, 2019, 5:42 am
#994
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,442
Thank you for your help. My route was OGG-LAX-BOS-LHR. I credit to BAEC so the extra tier points are certainly useful but the main reason is that I don’t fancy about ten hours in a two class even in the first cabin!
Anyway, thanks to the advice here I called up and they rerouted me OGG-LAX-JFK-LHR. The agent was extremely helpful and now I get to try the AA first cabin and don’t have to change terminals which is a complete bonus. Originally the TATL was on BA.
AA impress yet again!
PS what’s this Krug I’m hearing about?
Anyway, thanks to the advice here I called up and they rerouted me OGG-LAX-JFK-LHR. The agent was extremely helpful and now I get to try the AA first cabin and don’t have to change terminals which is a complete bonus. Originally the TATL was on BA.
AA impress yet again!
PS what’s this Krug I’m hearing about?
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Jun 16, 2019, 7:18 am
#995
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: MIA
Programs: Retired :)
Posts: 10,940
Why does the price increase when I log into my AAdvantage account?
I searched for a ticket and the price was approximately $550. When I go to purchase it, it asks me to log in, I do and it tells me there is a price increase, one of the flights just sold out and now it's $650. I did this several times. I logged out, searched, went to purchase, logged in and the price increased. The last time I even cleared cookies before attempting this. I use Chrome.
Do AAdantage members get charged more?
Do AAdantage members get charged more?
Jun 16, 2019, 11:40 am
#996
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,532
I searched for a ticket and the price was approximately $550. When I go to purchase it, it asks me to log in, I do and it tells me there is a price increase, one of the flights just sold out and now it's $650. I did this several times. I logged out, searched, went to purchase, logged in and the price increased. The last time I even cleared cookies before attempting this. I use Chrome.
Do AAdantage members get charged more?
Do AAdantage members get charged more?
Jun 16, 2019, 12:23 pm
#997
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 72
In regards to a Citi Business Card that gives me Group 5 boarding on a BE fare. Do I have to have the card at the time of travel or just time of booking?
Jun 16, 2019, 12:26 pm
#998
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
Jun 16, 2019, 11:29 pm
#999
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Anyone knows about lounge access in Barcelona?
AA Plat and flying PE. Curious if they will give me invitation to the contract lounge ( I think Barcelona does not have IB or BA lounge).
AA Plat and flying PE. Curious if they will give me invitation to the contract lounge ( I think Barcelona does not have IB or BA lounge).
Jun 17, 2019, 12:22 am
#1000
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,414
If you’re flying onwards on an AA flight, you’ll be using the Miro Lounge. If you’re flying another oneworld carrier, you’ll want to consult the link above.
Jun 17, 2019, 3:03 am
#1001
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 314
Oneworld lounges are available on arrival? I'm flying ZUR-LHR-LAX on BA business class (bought with AA miles). Then I continue on with a purchased coach ticket on Delta from LAX. Can I go to the OneWorld Lounge in LAX upon arrival from LHR?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 17, 2019, 5:02 am
#1002
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,442
Unless there is a dedicated Arrivals lounge then oneworld does not provide lounge access on arrival (without an onward oneworld flight). So since your flight from LAX is on DL you won't have any lounge access at LAX. If your flight from LAX was on AA or another oneworld carrier, then you could use any of the oneworld Business lounges.
Jun 17, 2019, 6:53 am
#1003
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 314
Bummer. Oneworld doesn't fly to my town so that's why I had to switch to Delta. I have priority pass also, would I be able to collect bags in Tom Bradley and use the lounge there before heading to the domestic terminal?
Jun 17, 2019, 7:47 am
#1004
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,442
No, the KAL Lounge at TBIT is airside, so you can't access it with checked bags. You would need to collect your bags at TBIT, then proceed to the DL terminal to check-in and drop your bags. You could then go a PP lounge, although depending on how much time you have I would do a little research to see if it's worth it.
Jun 17, 2019, 6:46 pm
#1005
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 261
Ok - dumb question about cancellation.
I booked a return flight and now want to cancel the outbound leg - but keep the return leg.
I accept that I'll pay a fee to cancel the outbound - but am I able to retain the return leg? Or will that be cancelled too and then I have to rebook?
I booked a return flight and now want to cancel the outbound leg - but keep the return leg.
I accept that I'll pay a fee to cancel the outbound - but am I able to retain the return leg? Or will that be cancelled too and then I have to rebook?