Jan 1, 2019, 2:12 pm
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Welcome to the 2019 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"
Ask Your Consolidated / Combined AA Questions Here (flame free)
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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 17, 2019, 9:05 pm
#1006
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,921
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?
Jun 18, 2019, 7:38 am
#1007
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
what are the practical differences between doing an AAdvantage Hold on AA metal vs partner metal? when holding an AA flight it says the status is "On Hold" and when holding a partner flight, e.g., BA, it says "On Request". are partner holds not guaranteed or something?
Jun 18, 2019, 11:27 am
#1008
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,438
There is no difference, just aa.com using slightly different terminology for other carriers as technically the award space needs to be requested/confirmed in the other carrier's reservation system. But for all intents and purposes the hold is guaranteed in both cases.
Jun 18, 2019, 6:24 pm
#1009
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA ExPl, DL PM, UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, probably some others
Posts: 4,076
I have an R class ticket flying JFK-LAX-MEL and thinking about using 15k miles to upgrade the JFK-LAX leg from business to first. Which fare class would this rebook into?
Jun 18, 2019, 6:40 pm
#1010
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
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Jun 19, 2019, 7:41 am
#1011
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: BAEC Gold, Marriott Plat
Posts: 686
Hi AA experts - a quick question from an occasional AA flyer. I am flying from BOS to DCA later today, and I have vague memories from years back of being able to rock up at the airport and jumping on an earlier flight without too many difficulties (and at no cost). Is this still feasible? I’m hand baggage only and on an economy revenue ticket (and BA emerald if that makes any difference). Thanks for any comments
Jun 19, 2019, 7:45 am
#1012
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Hi AA experts - a quick question from an occasional AA flyer. I am flying from BOS to DCA later today, and I have vague memories from years back of being able to rock up at the airport and jumping on an earlier flight without too many difficulties (and at no cost). Is this still feasible? I’m hand baggage only and on an economy revenue ticket (and BA emerald if that makes any difference). Thanks for any comments
Jun 19, 2019, 7:49 am
#1013
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: BAEC Gold, Marriott Plat
Posts: 686
Thank you JJeffrey; I didn’t know this. I’ll give it a try later. Much appreciated
Jun 19, 2019, 7:58 am
#1014
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https://www.aa.com/i18n/plan-travel/...day-travel.jsp
Jun 19, 2019, 11:24 am
#1015
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: MIA
Programs: Retired :)
Posts: 10,940
It had to be a glitch in the website, the phone app was giving me the original higher fare.
Jun 19, 2019, 8:59 pm
#1016
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: NC
Programs: AA, Marriott/SPG, AMEX
Posts: 272
I THINK I know the answer but 1st leg of our upcoming trip is on an Embraer ERJ-145 (ER4). I'm going for a carry on only and know I will be gate checked with my roll on bag. My question is: will my personal item actually fit under the seat (I'm using the AA personal item size of 8 x 14 x 8 as my guideline), TIA
Jun 20, 2019, 4:56 am
#1017
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I THINK I know the answer but 1st leg of our upcoming trip is on an Embraer ERJ-145 (ER4). I'm going for a carry on only and know I will be gate checked with my roll on bag. My question is: will my personal item actually fit under the seat (I'm using the AA personal item size of 8 x 14 x 8 as my guideline), TIA
Jun 20, 2019, 2:54 pm
#1018
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: UA Silver, AA Gold
Posts: 221
AA Ticket Change Fee
On AA when applying the value of a cancelled non-refundable ticket toward a new ticket, does AA not require the change fee to be paid with new money?
I just used an old ticket value toward a new reservation, and the new ticket was $10 less than the cancelled ticket value. The agent only charged me $190 ($200 change fee minus the $10 fare difference).
I ask because on United, you have to pay the $200 change fee as a new charge before you can access the old credit. So a United agent would have charged me $200 and then I would have had $10 leftover credit.
I just used an old ticket value toward a new reservation, and the new ticket was $10 less than the cancelled ticket value. The agent only charged me $190 ($200 change fee minus the $10 fare difference).
I ask because on United, you have to pay the $200 change fee as a new charge before you can access the old credit. So a United agent would have charged me $200 and then I would have had $10 leftover credit.
Jun 20, 2019, 3:19 pm
#1019
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On AA when applying the value of a cancelled non-refundable ticket toward a new ticket, does AA not require the change fee to be paid with new money?
I just used an old ticket value toward a new reservation, and the new ticket was $10 less than the cancelled ticket value. The agent only charged me $190 ($200 change fee minus the $10 fare difference).
I ask because on United, you have to pay the $200 change fee as a new charge before you can access the old credit. So a United agent would have charged me $200 and then I would have had $10 leftover credit.
I just used an old ticket value toward a new reservation, and the new ticket was $10 less than the cancelled ticket value. The agent only charged me $190 ($200 change fee minus the $10 fare difference).
I ask because on United, you have to pay the $200 change fee as a new charge before you can access the old credit. So a United agent would have charged me $200 and then I would have had $10 leftover credit.