Jan 1, 2019, 2:12 pm
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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)
Jul 10, 2019, 7:00 pm
#1142
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 641
You think there is a chance I can call and find out if this is mechanical or weather related?
Obviously, I assume it’s weather related.
Jul 10, 2019, 7:01 pm
#1143
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
you can call and ask. But you can still get a refund no matter what if flight is cancelled
Jul 10, 2019, 7:06 pm
#1145
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: Aadvantage, SW Rapid Rewards,United, Emirates, Icelandair
Posts: 1
Flying AA OKC-ORD to connect to SAS to europe
Will I have to pay AA baggage fees? thanks
Jul 10, 2019, 7:18 pm
#1146
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 641
Someone suggested I try to get on a red eye tonight from MSY to at least DFW. It keeps saying something went wrong— is it too late to try this?
Jul 10, 2019, 8:25 pm
#1148
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
It's probably too late to get out tonight, but I would recommend getting to the airport as early as possible tomorrow. The weather does not look promising. Tonight, I would look up all possible alternatives where there is availability in first and have those ready to go. You should also track the inbound flight for your flight to MIA; chances are if the inbound is delayed or cancelled, your flight will be affected. If it is imperative that you get out tomorrow, also consider whether you can survive economy on just the flight out of MSY, and then first the rest of the way. Not sure you can sit in the exit row with a bad leg, but some exit rows actually have more legroom than first. Maybe main cabin extra will be tolerable, at least for a short flight to DFW or ORD (or wherever).
Jul 10, 2019, 9:20 pm
#1149
Join Date: Jul 2019
Programs: AA PPRO
Posts: 7
Hi everyone! First post here.
This summer I'll be getting about $2600 EQDs and 24,000 EQMs, which (combined with some flights from earlier this year) means I'll be getting gold status for the first time. I've got a few questions about this–
This summer I'll be getting about $2600 EQDs and 24,000 EQMs, which (combined with some flights from earlier this year) means I'll be getting gold status for the first time. I've got a few questions about this–
- One of my most common trips is US-Chile, and they often have a flight or two on Latam metal. Will my status benefits (e.g. extra legroom seats at check in) extend to these flights? To be clear, I always book them on American, but they're codeshares.
- Are there any benefits that are excluded when I book an American flight with miles?
- Given the spacing of my trips, I could go for a platinum challenge. The main benefits to me seem to be guaranteed MCE seats and access to lounges on international itineraries. I'm not sure if it's worth it, so to help me decide: (a) how often do golds end up getting MCE seats anyway at check in, and (b) is the chance of getting domestic upgrades appreciably better with platinum (over gold)?
Jul 10, 2019, 9:48 pm
#1150
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,024
nitzuga Welcome to FT
For AA Gold (= OW Ruby) you do not get much.
For flights on other airlines do not expect any more than you are entitled to (hardly any thing)
https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits#benefits (click ruby on the mid right)
Does LATAM have MCE type seats? Real premium economy class is not MCE.
This summer I'll be getting about $2600 EQDs and 24,000 EQMs, which (combined with some flights from earlier this year) means I'll be getting gold status for the first time. I've got a few questions about this–
- One of my most common trips is US-Chile, and they often have a flight or two on Latam metal. Will my status benefits (e.g. extra legroom seats at check in) extend to these flights? To be clear, I always book them on American, but they're codeshares.
- Are there any benefits that are excluded when I book an American flight with miles?
- Given the spacing of my trips, I could go for a platinum challenge. The main benefits to me seem to be guaranteed MCE seats and access to lounges on international itineraries. I'm not sure if it's worth it, so to help me decide: (a) how often do golds end up getting MCE seats anyway at check in, and (b) is the chance of getting domestic upgrades appreciably better with platinum (over gold)?
For flights on other airlines do not expect any more than you are entitled to (hardly any thing)
https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits#benefits (click ruby on the mid right)
Does LATAM have MCE type seats? Real premium economy class is not MCE.
Jul 10, 2019, 10:34 pm
#1151
Join Date: Jul 2019
Programs: AA PPRO
Posts: 7
Thanks. So I should expect next-to-nothing on the Latam legs of my AA itineraries, it seems? (That might be another incentive to spring for the platinum challenge, since Sapphire gets more benefits.)
But yes, if I remember correctly Latam does have seats with extra legroom (that are not PE).
But yes, if I remember correctly Latam does have seats with extra legroom (that are not PE).
Jul 11, 2019, 12:59 am
#1152
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 641
I got out of MSY!!! But I’m stuck “sleeping” at DFW. Thanks to everyone who looked up flights; it happened so fast that I didn’t have time to update. There was an AA flight out of MSY scheduled for about a 7:30 pm departure that was weather delayed until 10:30 departure. Once she got me on the flight, I only had time to grab my cpap and my luggage and get my brother to bring me to MSY. It was economy, oh well.
We landed in DFW around 12:40am or so, and I was wheelchair assisted to the next gate and here I am with about 30 other overnighters. Chair hogs, too. There are no hotel rooms available in the vicinity.
I am able to catch the next leg of my previously scheduled trip at around 8:15 later this morning.
Thanks again.
We landed in DFW around 12:40am or so, and I was wheelchair assisted to the next gate and here I am with about 30 other overnighters. Chair hogs, too. There are no hotel rooms available in the vicinity.
I am able to catch the next leg of my previously scheduled trip at around 8:15 later this morning.
Thanks again.
Jul 12, 2019, 2:25 pm
#1153
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 54
International Upgrades
One of my colleagues has top tier status on Air Canada. He told me that very often, he is upgraded on international flights operated by a *A partner (he said it happens on Lufthansa all the time).
Does this ever happen with OW partners? I was under the impression that even EXP doesn't get upgraded on international flights operated by AA, much less a partner.
Does OW status on a partner airline ever result in upgrades?
Does this ever happen with OW partners? I was under the impression that even EXP doesn't get upgraded on international flights operated by AA, much less a partner.
Does OW status on a partner airline ever result in upgrades?
Jul 12, 2019, 2:26 pm
#1154
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
One of my colleagues has top tier status on Air Canada. He told me that very often, he is upgraded on international flights operated by a *A partner (he said it happens on Lufthansa all the time).
Does this ever happen with OW partners? I was under the impression that even EXP doesn't get upgraded on international flights operated by AA, much less a partner.
Does OW status on a partner airline ever result in upgrades?
Does this ever happen with OW partners? I was under the impression that even EXP doesn't get upgraded on international flights operated by AA, much less a partner.
Does OW status on a partner airline ever result in upgrades?
Jul 12, 2019, 2:35 pm
#1155
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 54
business-class.com
Hi there,
Has anyone here tried business-class.com? They seem to have good prices, but apparently it's like the original Priceline model where they don't tell you the carrier. I emailed them and they said I could request a particular airline or alliance.
I'm wondering if they actually book into F, J, A, D, I or R. My main interest would be to earn EQMs. If they use some special fares that don't qualify, that's less appealing.
Thanks
Has anyone here tried business-class.com? They seem to have good prices, but apparently it's like the original Priceline model where they don't tell you the carrier. I emailed them and they said I could request a particular airline or alliance.
I'm wondering if they actually book into F, J, A, D, I or R. My main interest would be to earn EQMs. If they use some special fares that don't qualify, that's less appealing.
Thanks
Last edited by Marsh11; Jul 12, 2019 at 3:57 pm