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 27, 2019, 10:42 am
#1051
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Programs: UA 2P, AA LT Gold, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 3,159
gift card purchase
I have a cc that gives 2 points per $ for "airline ticket purchase directly from the airline". Does anyone know if the purchase of AA gift cards will count? It is the World of Hyatt Visa if that matters.
Jun 27, 2019, 11:27 am
#1052
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: BGI | MIA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro | Hyatt Globalist | HH Diamond | SPG Gold
Posts: 316
i haven’t tested since the AA giftcard changes though.
Jun 27, 2019, 12:04 pm
#1053
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,453
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...e-rewards-722/
Jun 27, 2019, 2:07 pm
#1054
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA PLT, IHG Spire
Posts: 550
Sorry for the delayed response, I'm having issues with my notifications. It sounds like your best bet then is to take the chance of the 12 hour later with hopes of hopping a standby flight in the interim. (Which if I understand correctly you have already opted for).
Good call on the 15hr layover in DFW avoidance, too.
Maybe someday AA will fly direct BUF-LAS so you don't lose your mind in the double connect/saver calamity. Glad you aren't dealing with an overnight 9-12hr layover!
Good call on the 15hr layover in DFW avoidance, too.
Maybe someday AA will fly direct BUF-LAS so you don't lose your mind in the double connect/saver calamity. Glad you aren't dealing with an overnight 9-12hr layover!Although I realized in hindsight that the 15 hr DFW layover would have been an interesting opportunity to hit up Six Flags Over Texas for the day (since I have season pass to local Six flags park) and will keep that in mind on future trips.
Last edited by MathMusic; Jun 27, 2019 at 2:15 pm
Jun 27, 2019, 3:13 pm
#1055
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NYC
Programs: AA - EXP
Posts: 233
Hi there, I suspect I know the answer to this but wanted to double check as it's the last piece of my EXP plan this year.
Booking a premium economy ticket on BA that is AA metal. Will I earn per the BA EQD rate despite this being all on AA metal?
Thanks!
Booking a premium economy ticket on BA that is AA metal. Will I earn per the BA EQD rate despite this being all on AA metal?
Thanks!
Jun 27, 2019, 3:18 pm
#1056
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,008
With Oneworld marketing airline (flight number) determines ff earning, subject to an eligible operating airline.
Jun 28, 2019, 12:13 pm
#1057
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
My account shows 10 500 mile upgrades. I participated in a gold challenge which went through May and ended up not flying as much as anticipated and did not use the 500 mile upgrades. Now I am back to normal status.
- are these usable or not given that it was a challenge, I'm no longer gold etc?
- if usable is there a way to do this online or does it require a phone call?
- are these usable or not given that it was a challenge, I'm no longer gold etc?
- if usable is there a way to do this online or does it require a phone call?
Jun 28, 2019, 1:33 pm
#1058
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,926
My account shows 10 500 mile upgrades. I participated in a gold challenge which went through May and ended up not flying as much as anticipated and did not use the 500 mile upgrades. Now I am back to normal status.
- are these usable or not given that it was a challenge, I'm no longer gold etc?
- if usable is there a way to do this online or does it require a phone call?
- are these usable or not given that it was a challenge, I'm no longer gold etc?
- if usable is there a way to do this online or does it require a phone call?
Jun 28, 2019, 2:06 pm
#1059
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
Can LEVEL by Iberia be booked with AAdvantage? (SFO-BCN)
Jun 28, 2019, 2:17 pm
#1060
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
If you mean “Can I accrue AA miles with LEVEL?”, the answer is “no”. Only on Iberia marketed flights operated by oneworld (and affiliate) airlines, oneworld marketed flights operated by oneworld airlines (some exceptions for JL and QF marketed flights) and AA marketed flights operated by anyone.
Iberia Affiliate airlines include Air Nostrum, Iberia Express. LEVEL and Vueling are owned by IAG, but they’re not part of Grupo Iberia or oneworld.
But if the price is right, you might want to book it anyway. A nonstop SFO- BCN would beat anything requiring a couple of connections, particularly with the current AA operational meltdowns. And you can earn Avios on BA or Iberia.
If you mean “Can I book AAdvantage awards using LEVEL?”, the answer is no.
Iberia Affiliate airlines include Air Nostrum, Iberia Express. LEVEL and Vueling are owned by IAG, but they’re not part of Grupo Iberia or oneworld.
But if the price is right, you might want to book it anyway. A nonstop SFO- BCN would beat anything requiring a couple of connections, particularly with the current AA operational meltdowns. And you can earn Avios on BA or Iberia.
If you mean “Can I book AAdvantage awards using LEVEL?”, the answer is no.
Last edited by JDiver; Jun 28, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Jun 28, 2019, 2:26 pm
#1061
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
No, I was wondering if I could book SFO-BCN on LEVEL with AA miles
Jun 29, 2019, 1:02 pm
#1062
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 876
Try to book a one way JFK-NRT-SIN-SYD in F, they quoted me 160K miles, was it correct?
according to award chat, it showed 110K.
according to award chat, it showed 110K.
Jun 29, 2019, 1:23 pm
#1063
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,008
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...ward-chart.jsp
Jun 29, 2019, 1:49 pm
#1064
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
But you are probably booking JAL and QF, which is why
JFK-NRT = 80K (US->Asia 1)
NRT-SIN = 30K (Asia 1->Asia 2)
SIN-SYD = 50K (Asia 2->South Pacific)
Total = 160K
Sounds right to me, you are booking 3 separate awards, because you are transiting two "third regions" (Asia 1 and Asia 2, respectively)
But you also get the benefit of stopover at each city you land and spending a few days, which is not the case in a traditional AA award booking where stopover is not allowed.
Jun 29, 2019, 3:12 pm
#1065
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BA Gold; Virgin FF; United Airlines; American Airlines; and was frequent c/c churner - RIP!
Posts: 940
I have around 160k AA Advantage miles in my a/c. Can the better informed direct me to where I might find information that gives the 'best' use of AA miles from the UK in terms of destinations, cabin on AA and partner airlines, please?
Thanks
Thanks