Jan 1, 2020, 9:11 am
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Welcome to the 2020 "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).
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
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ARCHIVE: NEWBIE LOUNGE 2020: Ask "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Apr 24, 2020, 1:30 pm
#46
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,482
Hey! I am a points/miles newbie and I'm (hopefully) going to be making a short trip from Northern California to Southern California later this year. My home airport is STS and I'd prefer to fly out of there. I need to end up at either LAX or SNR. I have a budget of around $300 for the round trip ticket. I am hoping to hit AA gold status soon, and would love for this flight to bring me a lot of EQMs towards that. Any suggestions for a flight path that would get me the most possible EQMs on American for under $300?
I apologize if this doesn't make sense and I'm happy to answer any follow up questions.
I apologize if this doesn't make sense and I'm happy to answer any follow up questions.
On AA you earn 2x EQM for domestic First class. I'm seeing some crazy low STS-LAX First class fares in the Fall for around $150 one-way that allow a connection in PHX or LAX. So booking STS-DFW-LAX in First at 2,730 total flight miles would earn you ~5,460 EQM for $150.
Again, just check Google Flights to see what's available like that on your dates.
Apr 26, 2020, 1:23 am
#47
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 639
Award search engine down?
Hi, is the award search engine down? Have been trying to search for different international routes (oneworld carriers) for the past couple of days but keep getting this message,
Something went wrong. We didn't find a match. Please choose different search options.
Award space showing on BA's search engine, and was also on American's site til recently. Thanks
Something went wrong. We didn't find a match. Please choose different search options.
Award space showing on BA's search engine, and was also on American's site til recently. Thanks
Apr 26, 2020, 6:50 am
#48
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,482
Hi, is the award search engine down? Have been trying to search for different international routes (oneworld carriers) for the past couple of days but keep getting this message,
Something went wrong. We didn't find a match. Please choose different search options.
Award space showing on BA's search engine, and was also on American's site til recently. Thanks
Something went wrong. We didn't find a match. Please choose different search options.
Award space showing on BA's search engine, and was also on American's site til recently. Thanks
Apr 26, 2020, 1:21 pm
#49
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 2,203
Use .com and go to advanced/multi city. The old search engine is working
Hi, is the award search engine down? Have been trying to search for different international routes (oneworld carriers) for the past couple of days but keep getting this message,
Something went wrong. We didn't find a match. Please choose different search options.
Award space showing on BA's search engine, and was also on American's site til recently. Thanks
Something went wrong. We didn't find a match. Please choose different search options.
Award space showing on BA's search engine, and was also on American's site til recently. Thanks
Apr 28, 2020, 11:34 pm
#51
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Texas
Programs: UA 1K, AA Platinum, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 327
Hello. Leaving out of DFW to DOH on Qatar business. Is there a Qatar or one world lounge or do I have to go to an AA lounge?
thanks
thanks
Apr 28, 2020, 11:48 pm
#52
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,024
But they may be (temporarily) closed
May 6, 2020, 8:55 am
#53
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 183
Hello, I recently purchased an award ticket. It is all on AA metal and it is ticketed on my reservation page. However, I never received a ticket confirmation email so I do not have the actual ticket number.
Any ideas on how to get my ticket number?
FYI I ticketed 2 trips on the same day, I received one of them and did not receive the other. Also, I did check the junk folder on my email.
Any ideas on how to get my ticket number?
FYI I ticketed 2 trips on the same day, I received one of them and did not receive the other. Also, I did check the junk folder on my email.
May 6, 2020, 10:58 am
#54
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,482
Hello, I recently purchased an award ticket. It is all on AA metal and it is ticketed on my reservation page. However, I never received a ticket confirmation email so I do not have the actual ticket number.
Any ideas on how to get my ticket number?
FYI I ticketed 2 trips on the same day, I received one of them and did not receive the other. Also, I did check the junk folder on my email.
Any ideas on how to get my ticket number?
FYI I ticketed 2 trips on the same day, I received one of them and did not receive the other. Also, I did check the junk folder on my email.
Print Itinerary and Receipt, & How do I find ticket number?
May 6, 2020, 3:56 pm
#55
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 183
Take a look at the thread below, especially the bottom of post #2 which outlines how to pull up your receipt and ticket number.
Print Itinerary and Receipt, & How do I find ticket number?
Print Itinerary and Receipt, & How do I find ticket number?
I will probably just give AA a call later...
May 7, 2020, 3:14 pm
#56
Join Date: Jul 2019
Programs: BRITISH AIRWAYS, EMIRATES , THAI
Posts: 20
Hi,
Hoping someone can give some suggestions. I booked a mileage run on the AA website from CMB - HNL rtn with a stopover in London ( Where I live and am now). I already flew the first bit to get to London but my subsequent flights were supposed to leave in April but I had to rearrange for July due to Covid. Now i'm not sure if they will go ahead in July either. (I am currently not allowed to enter the US as per travel ban). The AA website says only a 1 time change is permitted. Does anyone know what kind of refunds are possible on a ticket where I have flown a few segments already? When I called in March to rearrange my flights the guy said it will be calculated as the price I paid minus the price of a one way CMB-LHR flight which would equal close to zero or even negative! Hoping someone with experience can assist.
Many Thanks
Hoping someone can give some suggestions. I booked a mileage run on the AA website from CMB - HNL rtn with a stopover in London ( Where I live and am now). I already flew the first bit to get to London but my subsequent flights were supposed to leave in April but I had to rearrange for July due to Covid. Now i'm not sure if they will go ahead in July either. (I am currently not allowed to enter the US as per travel ban). The AA website says only a 1 time change is permitted. Does anyone know what kind of refunds are possible on a ticket where I have flown a few segments already? When I called in March to rearrange my flights the guy said it will be calculated as the price I paid minus the price of a one way CMB-LHR flight which would equal close to zero or even negative! Hoping someone with experience can assist.
Many Thanks
May 7, 2020, 6:23 pm
#57
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 2,203
Contact your carrier or travel agency that booked/ticketed your itinerary. They can advise you as to any value the ticket may have if it is re-fared from a CMB HNL RT to a one way CMB LHR. Only thy can tell you. And they could advise you as to any waiver or special consideration that might be given. the key is u need to work through whomever issued the ticket. And note that their policies will prevail.
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Hi,
Hoping someone can give some suggestions. I booked a mileage run on the AA website from CMB - HNL rtn with a stopover in London ( Where I live and am now). I already flew the first bit to get to London but my subsequent flights were supposed to leave in April but I had to rearrange for July due to Covid. Now i'm not sure if they will go ahead in July either. (I am currently not allowed to enter the US as per travel ban). The AA website says only a 1 time change is permitted. Does anyone know what kind of refunds are possible on a ticket where I have flown a few segments already? When I called in March to rearrange my flights the guy said it will be calculated as the price I paid minus the price of a one way CMB-LHR flight which would equal close to zero or even negative! Hoping someone with experience can assist.
Many Thanks
Hoping someone can give some suggestions. I booked a mileage run on the AA website from CMB - HNL rtn with a stopover in London ( Where I live and am now). I already flew the first bit to get to London but my subsequent flights were supposed to leave in April but I had to rearrange for July due to Covid. Now i'm not sure if they will go ahead in July either. (I am currently not allowed to enter the US as per travel ban). The AA website says only a 1 time change is permitted. Does anyone know what kind of refunds are possible on a ticket where I have flown a few segments already? When I called in March to rearrange my flights the guy said it will be calculated as the price I paid minus the price of a one way CMB-LHR flight which would equal close to zero or even negative! Hoping someone with experience can assist.
Many Thanks
May 11, 2020, 2:46 pm
#58
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: CLT
Programs: AA ExecPlat
Posts: 103
Looking at CLT-FCO flights into spring next year. I assume these are not reliable at all in terms of actual flight availability. For example, a flight on 3/31/20 shows CLT-FCO as direct and on an A333. Well, we know the A333 is not going to be on that route. And who knows if CLT-FCO will still have direct service at that point. Recognizing that all bets are off with COVID, at what point is there at least some chance that the flight schedule is close to accurate? Maybe better asked--when are we likely to see schedules that at least show the correct equipment?
May 11, 2020, 3:12 pm
#59
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,811
Looking at CLT-FCO flights into spring next year. I assume these are not reliable at all in terms of actual flight availability. For example, a flight on 3/31/20 shows CLT-FCO as direct and on an A333. Well, we know the A333 is not going to be on that route. And who knows if CLT-FCO will still have direct service at that point. Recognizing that all bets are off with COVID, at what point is there at least some chance that the flight schedule is close to accurate? Maybe better asked--when are we likely to see schedules that at least show the correct equipment?
May 13, 2020, 5:23 pm
#60
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 1
Hello and thank you for any suggestions and help.
I am nervous reading about the possibility of AA going under by the end of the year. I have 400,000+ miles and my wife is suggesting we book a future "Trip of a lifetime" I on the other hand am hesitant during these current times. My question is should I book a future trip to burn the miles? If I don't and AA goes under will I lose all of the miles? Do I just wait and see? Thank you for your help and suggestions.
I am nervous reading about the possibility of AA going under by the end of the year. I have 400,000+ miles and my wife is suggesting we book a future "Trip of a lifetime" I on the other hand am hesitant during these current times. My question is should I book a future trip to burn the miles? If I don't and AA goes under will I lose all of the miles? Do I just wait and see? Thank you for your help and suggestions.