Jan 18, 2021, 1:06 am
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Welcome to the archived 2021 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"Ask Your Consolidated / Combined AA Questions Here (flame free)
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Forum basics: Now that the new AA has become by some measures "the world's largest airline", this new, combined has become a "mega-forum", very large, very active - and theoretically very difficult to find information and easy to lose one's place. Having to search for and sort through dozens - or more - of threads on baggage, airports, minimum connect times or the like could soon become unproductive and discouraging.
To prevent this from occurring, please note we try to:
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You may find your question or post merged into one of those threads. Be sure that we will leave a link behind from your original thread, and to look up to see if there's a wiki with information. We apologize for any possible inconvenience or difference between this forum and others, but we think you'll like some of the resources and tools here to enable more convenient, comfortable travel on AA and greater knowledge sharing.
Keep it welcoming: We're proud the members of both FFPs have kept the brickbats to a minimum; we want this forum to be welcoming, civil and information rich, so name calling (including calling a member one disagrees with "AApologist") and snark are not tolerated. Posts with such are likely to be summarily deleted in their entirety; repeated such behavior may result in suspension of one's membership privileges or being banned from this forum. Let's keep it friendly and in accordance with the FT Rules.
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NOTE: 2020 NEWBIE LOUNGE posts are here.
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Welcome to the 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).
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
, which pops up a message box; the message goes to all this forum's Moderators. Note that unlike some sites with paid staff moderators, FlyerTalk Moderators are volunteers, and most work, travel, go on holiday, etc. You can Private Message us using the PM system (My Flyertalk) and our handles.We're glad you've chosen to join the Flyertalk frequent flyer community!
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Link to American Airlines Conditions of Carriage
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NOTE: See below for links to the archived older threads.
Q. How can I find information more easily than reading through all the threads? Now that I'm here, what do I do next?
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Searching can be key to finding important information and answers without waiting for someone to drop by and answer, and it helps prevent that information fragmentation. FlyerTalk Advanced Search can seem quirky to the infrequent user, but it's fairly powerful if one knows how to use it. There are several ways to search:
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Forum basics: Now that the new AA has become by some measures "the world's largest airline", this new, combined has become a "mega-forum", very large, very active - and theoretically very difficult to find information and easy to lose one's place. Having to search for and sort through dozens - or more - of threads on baggage, airports, minimum connect times or the like could soon become unproductive and discouraging.
To prevent this from occurring, please note we try to:
Keep a few "sticky" threads: such as GUIDE posts, OSO / IROPS, etc. for urgent and quick reference, such as basic "where do I find" reasons
Keep threads to specific topics: Prevent information fragmentation and loss by consolidating questions, answers and discussion of one topic contained in one thread. (This also honors those members who have already shared valuable information and experiences.)
"Popular" threads are likely to have a Wikipost at the head that will summarize important information and have resource links. These are "community property", and as any wiki are established, maintained and updated by the members (with 90 days of tenure and 90 posts on FlyerTalk).
You may find your question or post merged into one of those threads. Be sure that we will leave a link behind from your original thread, and to look up to see if there's a wiki with information. We apologize for any possible inconvenience or difference between this forum and others, but we think you'll like some of the resources and tools here to enable more convenient, comfortable travel on AA and greater knowledge sharing.
Keep it welcoming: We're proud the members of both FFPs have kept the brickbats to a minimum; we want this forum to be welcoming, civil and information rich, so name calling (including calling a member one disagrees with "AApologist") and snark are not tolerated. Posts with such are likely to be summarily deleted in their entirety; repeated such behavior may result in suspension of one's membership privileges or being banned from this forum. Let's keep it friendly and in accordance with the FT Rules.
FlyerTalk Rules (We all agree to abide by these, and are held accountable.)
NOTE: 2020 NEWBIE LOUNGE posts are here.
2019 NEWBIE LOUNGE older posts are here.
The 2018 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
The 2017 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
The 2016 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
Thanks for reading!
NEWBIE LOUNGE 2021: Ask AA newbie questions here - flame-free thread
Oct 25, 2021, 10:34 am
#946
Join Date: Aug 2021
Posts: 134
It's on the checked baggage page still. https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...age-policy.jsp
Oct 25, 2021, 11:29 am
#947
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 106
Does anyone know when AA would add their December 2021 schedule? Where could I review this?
I am trying to find out if AA73 (LAX - SYD) is going to be added back.
Thanks!
I am trying to find out if AA73 (LAX - SYD) is going to be added back.
Thanks!
Oct 25, 2021, 12:02 pm
#948
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,495
If you read through the forum there are some dedicated threads on this flight as well as when AA has been updating the schedules:
December 2021 schedule change just occurred!
January 2022 schedule change
Oct 26, 2021, 3:00 am
#949
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 120
Currently exploring options for a cheap-ish weekend trip to requalify with the 2,000 EQD promotion.
A good approach appears to be to fly on a BA ticket on Premium Economy because then the distance will count as EQD for 20%.
I found a good fare and interesting destination, but have one doubt: The ticket would contain of two segments, one in Premium Economy and one in Economy as no PE is offered on that first route. I've rarely done this, I've either flown in Economy or in Business all the way?
When booked on a single ticket, does each segment get its own fare class? Meaning I should count the 20% EQD only for the actual PE segment, and the remainder will get applied reduced?
Thanks!
A good approach appears to be to fly on a BA ticket on Premium Economy because then the distance will count as EQD for 20%.
I found a good fare and interesting destination, but have one doubt: The ticket would contain of two segments, one in Premium Economy and one in Economy as no PE is offered on that first route. I've rarely done this, I've either flown in Economy or in Business all the way?
When booked on a single ticket, does each segment get its own fare class? Meaning I should count the 20% EQD only for the actual PE segment, and the remainder will get applied reduced?
Thanks!
Oct 26, 2021, 4:43 am
#950
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,495
Currently exploring options for a cheap-ish weekend trip to requalify with the 2,000 EQD promotion.
A good approach appears to be to fly on a BA ticket on Premium Economy because then the distance will count as EQD for 20%.
I found a good fare and interesting destination, but have one doubt: The ticket would contain of two segments, one in Premium Economy and one in Economy as no PE is offered on that first route. I've rarely done this, I've either flown in Economy or in Business all the way?
When booked on a single ticket, does each segment get its own fare class? Meaning I should count the 20% EQD only for the actual PE segment, and the remainder will get applied reduced?
Thanks!
A good approach appears to be to fly on a BA ticket on Premium Economy because then the distance will count as EQD for 20%.
I found a good fare and interesting destination, but have one doubt: The ticket would contain of two segments, one in Premium Economy and one in Economy as no PE is offered on that first route. I've rarely done this, I've either flown in Economy or in Business all the way?
When booked on a single ticket, does each segment get its own fare class? Meaning I should count the 20% EQD only for the actual PE segment, and the remainder will get applied reduced?
Thanks!
So if you bought PE from say JFK-LHR-CDG you would earn the PE 20% EQD on JFK-LHR and the economy EQD (5% or whatever) on LHR-CDG.
Oct 26, 2021, 5:09 am
#951
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: The Indo Jungle
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Spire
Posts: 1,319
Yea, PNR needs to be split in order to request upgrades for just one of your companions. If you split the PNR your other companions will not lose their MCE seats, as there is no requirement that companions must be on the same PNR in order to leverage your free preferred seating benefits.
Oct 26, 2021, 6:33 am
#952
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: DTW
Programs: Marriott Platinum, SPG Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 394
I have a long layover at Miami tomorrow. I’m allowed to enter the FL twice correct?
Oct 26, 2021, 7:03 am
#953
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Oct 26, 2021, 5:00 pm
#954
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 21
Hi
Im looking for some help. I have booked a return LHR-MCI flight for June 2022 through British Airways but with some segments operated by AA
For the return MCI-DFW leg, when booking I only had the choice of a 1600hrs flight, leaving my layover time in DFW quite short. As we are flying in first, we would prefer to take an earlier MCI-DFW flight (there is one around 1420hrs which would be perfect) to have more time to use DFW lounge and not be as rushed but when I phoned BA to see if this could be done the cost of changing this segment was over £4K in british money!
Is there another way of getting AA to allow us to fly on the earlier flight but keep the same connection in DFW?
Im looking for some help. I have booked a return LHR-MCI flight for June 2022 through British Airways but with some segments operated by AA
For the return MCI-DFW leg, when booking I only had the choice of a 1600hrs flight, leaving my layover time in DFW quite short. As we are flying in first, we would prefer to take an earlier MCI-DFW flight (there is one around 1420hrs which would be perfect) to have more time to use DFW lounge and not be as rushed but when I phoned BA to see if this could be done the cost of changing this segment was over £4K in british money!
Is there another way of getting AA to allow us to fly on the earlier flight but keep the same connection in DFW?
Oct 26, 2021, 5:18 pm
#955
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,604
Hi
Im looking for some help. I have booked a return LHR-MCI flight for June 2022 through British Airways but with some segments operated by AA
For the return MCI-DFW leg, when booking I only had the choice of a 1600hrs flight, leaving my layover time in DFW quite short. As we are flying in first, we would prefer to take an earlier MCI-DFW flight (there is one around 1420hrs which would be perfect) to have more time to use DFW lounge and not be as rushed but when I phoned BA to see if this could be done the cost of changing this segment was over £4K in british money!
Is there another way of getting AA to allow us to fly on the earlier flight but keep the same connection in DFW?
Im looking for some help. I have booked a return LHR-MCI flight for June 2022 through British Airways but with some segments operated by AA
For the return MCI-DFW leg, when booking I only had the choice of a 1600hrs flight, leaving my layover time in DFW quite short. As we are flying in first, we would prefer to take an earlier MCI-DFW flight (there is one around 1420hrs which would be perfect) to have more time to use DFW lounge and not be as rushed but when I phoned BA to see if this could be done the cost of changing this segment was over £4K in british money!
Is there another way of getting AA to allow us to fly on the earlier flight but keep the same connection in DFW?
It's also possible that there there will be significant schedule changes between now and June which would allow -- of even require -- you to choose different flights through BA. You might end up not even connecting at DFW at all!
Good luck!
Last edited by guv1976; Oct 26, 2021 at 8:41 pm
Oct 26, 2021, 5:38 pm
#956
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MM, MVPGold100k, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,475
Dumb (?) question, where on the AA app does the waitlist appear? Im a 75k on AS and evidently have OWE status now, but I cannot see a link to the waitlist to see where (how far down?) I am on the list for a flight tomorrow. Does the wait list show once you have checked in or does it show up at some other time frame?
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Oct 26, 2021, 5:48 pm
#957
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Oct 26, 2021, 6:56 pm
#958
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,652
Dumb (?) question, where on the AA app does the waitlist appear? Im a 75k on AS and evidently have OWE status now, but I cannot see a link to the waitlist to see where (how far down?) I am on the list for a flight tomorrow. Does the wait list show once you have checked in or does it show up at some other time frame?
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Oct 26, 2021, 8:35 pm
#959
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 3,975
If you cannot get on the earlier flight, you can wait for the next flight in the standard-issue Admirals Club at MCI.
It's also possible that there there will be significant schedule changes between now and June which would allow -- of even require -- you to choose different flights through BA. You might end up not even connecting at DFW at all!
Good luck!
Oct 26, 2021, 8:40 pm
#960
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