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.
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2019: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Jul 10, 2019, 6:37 am
#1126
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 641
Oh, thank you so much. I don’t want to be a special snowflake thinking I get to bend the rules, but I think all in all, the bigger suitcase will be better for me. The weight is definitely under the 70 pounds I am allowed.
Much obliged and thank you for the speedy reply.
Much obliged and thank you for the speedy reply.
Jul 10, 2019, 6:42 am
#1127
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,740
Oh, thank you so much. I don’t want to be a special snowflake thinking I get to bend the rules, but I think all in all, the bigger suitcase will be better for me. The weight is definitely under the 70 pounds I am allowed.
Much obliged and thank you for the speedy reply.
Much obliged and thank you for the speedy reply.
Jul 10, 2019, 8:59 am
#1128
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
Oh, thank you so much. I don’t want to be a special snowflake thinking I get to bend the rules, but I think all in all, the bigger suitcase will be better for me. The weight is definitely under the 70 pounds I am allowed.
Much obliged and thank you for the speedy reply.
Much obliged and thank you for the speedy reply.
Jul 10, 2019, 9:04 am
#1130
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 641
Weight and size
We calculate the size limits of your bag by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, length + width + height.For all regions, your checked bag allowance is:
- Dimension: 62 in / 158 cm
- Weight: 50 lbs / 23 kgs
- For First / Business, weight is 70 lbs / 32 kgs https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...age-policy.jsp
Jul 10, 2019, 9:04 am
#1131
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
@wro96 thanks @JDover that is what I read for first class, but maybe it was international? Not sure and will go double check though I believe I’m below 50 pounds.
Jul 10, 2019, 9:59 am
#1132
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,872
ORD to Dubai, Mumbai on partners awards?
We are three , looking to travel to Mumbai for few days and then about week in Dubai and then back. We are looking for J award seats. Travel from Dec 22ns to Jan 2nd. Date is kind of flexible by 1 or 2 days.
We don't mind where we go first, mumbai or dubai.I know AA doesn't allow stop overs. What partners i should look at? I can go from NY or NJ if I can't find any from ORD. Should I book multi city or separate?
I checked ORD-AUH and I can find coach direct Etihad flights only.
Thanks
We don't mind where we go first, mumbai or dubai.I know AA doesn't allow stop overs. What partners i should look at? I can go from NY or NJ if I can't find any from ORD. Should I book multi city or separate?
I checked ORD-AUH and I can find coach direct Etihad flights only.
Thanks
Jul 10, 2019, 12:08 pm
#1133
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
We are three , looking to travel to Mumbai for few days and then about week in Dubai and then back. We are looking for J award seats. Travel from Dec 22ns to Jan 2nd. Date is kind of flexible by 1 or 2 days.
We don't mind where we go first, mumbai or dubai.I know AA doesn't allow stop overs. What partners i should look at? I can go from NY or NJ if I can't find any from ORD. Should I book multi city or separate?
I checked ORD-AUH and I can find coach direct Etihad flights only.
Thanks
We don't mind where we go first, mumbai or dubai.I know AA doesn't allow stop overs. What partners i should look at? I can go from NY or NJ if I can't find any from ORD. Should I book multi city or separate?
I checked ORD-AUH and I can find coach direct Etihad flights only.
Thanks
book a through ticket preferably.
EY or QR
Jul 10, 2019, 6:27 pm
#1134
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 641
My flight tomorrow morning just got cancelled!!! Flight 1102 MSY to DFW which is the first leg to BOI.
The remaining choices are not acceptable, 13-16 hours flight time, etc.
what do do you do when this happens? I have a full cost first class ticket.
The remaining choices are not acceptable, 13-16 hours flight time, etc.
what do do you do when this happens? I have a full cost first class ticket.
Jul 10, 2019, 6:28 pm
#1135
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
you can get a full refund and book on another carries. It keep checking if some seats will open up for better flights or get rebooked into economy and get the gate difference ( keep in mind that fare difference between what you paid and last minute economy ticket can be a few dollars difference)
Jul 10, 2019, 6:43 pm
#1136
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 641
I have trip insurance, but I went ahead and grabbed another flight since I did give myself an extra day to get there. Now I’m on a freaking mileage run. MSY-MIA-PHX-BOI 16 hours but all first class. Instead of getting to BOI at 11 am, I now get in at 11 pm
I’m expecting this to get cancelled. NOLA is having a developing severe weather situation.
I don’t want economy because I have torn meniscuses and am on crutches so wanted the extra leg room to prevent blood clots etc.
I’m expecting this to get cancelled. NOLA is having a developing severe weather situation.
I don’t want economy because I have torn meniscuses and am on crutches so wanted the extra leg room to prevent blood clots etc.
Jul 10, 2019, 6:45 pm
#1137
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
I have trip insurance, but I went ahead and grabbed another flight since I did give myself an extra day to get there. Now I’m on a freaking mileage run. MSY-MIA-PHX-BOI 16 hours but all first class. Instead of getting to BOI at 11 am, I now get in at 11 pm
I’m expecting this to get cancelled. NOLA is having a developing severe weather situation.
I don’t want economy because I have torn meniscuses and am on crutches so wanted the extra leg room to prevent blood clots etc.
I’m expecting this to get cancelled. NOLA is having a developing severe weather situation.
I don’t want economy because I have torn meniscuses and am on crutches so wanted the extra leg room to prevent blood clots etc.
also you don’t need a trip unaurance is your flight gets cancelled to get a refund. And most credit cards have some kinda trip protection. Insurance is a waste of money IMHO
Jul 10, 2019, 6:49 pm
#1139
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 641
I’m really hoping so hard that this one doesn’t get cancelled. I may have to drive to HOU or DFW with my bad leg. Friday is going to be worse than tomorrow weather wise.
My son’s Aussie GF is also here and she is supposed to be leaving on United at noon, so we may be driving somewhere together.
My first mileage run lol. That is kind of funny.
My son’s Aussie GF is also here and she is supposed to be leaving on United at noon, so we may be driving somewhere together.
My first mileage run lol. That is kind of funny.
Jul 10, 2019, 6:50 pm
#1140
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 641
@uzzar Ok, thanks. I’ll consider this one. I really appreciate your time to find that for me.