Jan 18, 2021, 1:06 am
Last edit by: JDiver
Welcome to the archived 2021 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"Ask Your Consolidated / Combined AA Questions Here (flame free)
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Welcome to the Newbie Lounge!
Important links:
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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?
Check out the following resources:
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:
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.
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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!
MODERATOR GUIDEPOST: (This post can only be edited by moderators.)
FOR THE 2022 THREAD, SEE HERE: link
Welcome to the Newbie Lounge!
Welcome to Flyertalk!
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.
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(Our thanks to thread founder / "plank owner" HNL.)
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!
Your American Airlines | AAdvantage Forum Moderation Team,
AZ Travels the World, aztimm, dstan, JDiver, JY1024, Microwave
(Our thanks to thread founder / "plank owner" HNL.)
Link to American Airlines Conditions of Carriage
Link to AAdvantage Terms and Conditions
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?
Check out the following resources:
- GUIDE: FT - AA Forum, LOUNGE DASHBOARD and OSO / IRROPS (Links to most important threads, "Help Desk" assistance threads, the thread with resources for off-schedule operations / irregular operations (including links to AA weather policy and tools), hub airport threads, AA lounge Dashboard for all lounges and lounge related issues.)
- FAQ: American Airlines and AAdvantage - Please check here first! (Our FAQ were originally written for the pre-merger AA forum, but there's still a lot of useful information there.)
- New and uncertain where to start here, and it's about American Airlines? Start in our "NEWBIE LOUNGE" thread, here: link.
- Do you have questions about other travel related issues that do not pertain to AA and are unsure where to start? Visit our Information Desk Forum here: U]link.
- Especially useful to new members: FAQs (How to post like a pro and more)
- The NEW FlyerTalk: Helpful Hints, Tips and Suggestions to Enhance Your Experience (Information Desk Forum)
- FlyerTalk Glossary (What is all this jargon?)
- Airport Code Guide (How do I decode an airport code / find one for a city?)
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:
- Canarsie's Using the Search Feature on FlyerTalk: The Definitive Thread has relocated to the Information Desk Forum; it can be found there.
- One can search FlyerTalk with Google with this web form.
- Or, if you are used to Google search, use Google Advanced Search and insert www.flyertalk.com in the "site or domain" box.
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
Nov 10, 2021, 8:39 am
#1021
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,015
bump
Nov 10, 2021, 9:29 am
#1022
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 385
Sorry if this is covered elsewhere, but I couldn't find it. I was just offered by the AA app to pay for an upgrade (ORD-SFO), about 3 weeks before the flight. If I take it, would I also receive the 2x EQMs? Normally this wouldn't matter much to me, but, in this case, it would guarantee that I hit 80k for the year.
Nov 10, 2021, 9:38 am
#1023
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 385
I was expecting some chatter on the AA's new Main Select fare (https://news.aa.com/news/news-detail...ewsroom_Alerts). I get it's somewhat tied to discontinuation of the Shuttle product, but, being out of LAX, I'm hoping this gets rolled out more broadly to better compete with Southwest out here.
Nov 10, 2021, 1:28 pm
#1024
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NYC
Programs: AA - EXP
Posts: 233
Hello!
On my way to the airport and noticed by confirmed Y-J JFK - LAX has been upgraded to first, seat 2F and says first.
thrilled!
anyone know if I can use flagship check in and/or dinning?
On my way to the airport and noticed by confirmed Y-J JFK - LAX has been upgraded to first, seat 2F and says first.
thrilled!
anyone know if I can use flagship check in and/or dinning?
Nov 11, 2021, 1:54 pm
#1025
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Hartford, CT
Programs: AAdvantage Plat Pro; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 58
Hi there,
I know it's not a published benefit for AA members, but I was wondering if Any Plat Pros ever get upgraded on award tickets? I know this is not a part of the benefits of that tier, but I wondered if it happened on occasions? Similarly, do Emerald members ever find themselves upgraded on partner airlines?
I know it's not a published benefit for AA members, but I was wondering if Any Plat Pros ever get upgraded on award tickets? I know this is not a part of the benefits of that tier, but I wondered if it happened on occasions? Similarly, do Emerald members ever find themselves upgraded on partner airlines?
Nov 11, 2021, 4:59 pm
#1026
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,442
Hi there,
I know it's not a published benefit for AA members, but I was wondering if Any Plat Pros ever get upgraded on award tickets? I know this is not a part of the benefits of that tier, but I wondered if it happened on occasions? Similarly, do Emerald members ever find themselves upgraded on partner airlines?
I know it's not a published benefit for AA members, but I was wondering if Any Plat Pros ever get upgraded on award tickets? I know this is not a part of the benefits of that tier, but I wondered if it happened on occasions? Similarly, do Emerald members ever find themselves upgraded on partner airlines?
Platinum pro award ticket upgrades
As to Emeralds getting upgrades on partner carriers, it can happen from time to time, almost always in situations when economy is oversold. Each carrier has their own process, and again it's never anything to be counted on. Over the years I've scored a few on CX and BA, for example.
Nov 11, 2021, 5:39 pm
#1028
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,366
Nov 11, 2021, 6:13 pm
#1029
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 189
I'm using AA miles to book award seats on BA metal in Economy. Will my AA Platinum status allow me to choose a pair of seats in Premium Economy or is this type of seat upgrade exclusively for AA metal?
Nov 11, 2021, 7:00 pm
#1030
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAX oriented World Digital Nomad
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt Globalist, MLife/Cosmo Identity Gold, Other Vegas too...
Posts: 1,317
Wanted to confirm without doubt before I potentially book a premium Economy flight next month with two options, which I would credit to AA. One is all BA, and I would book it on BA obviously. The other is half AA, half BA, a better schedule, and I would still book on BA and presumably ensure the marketing code is BA on both legs.
Does the BA Partner earnings chart on AA apply for the entire flight thus? Or does the AA metal screw it up?
Also, does anyone know if the AARP discount would still apply since one of the two planes is AA metal?
Does the BA Partner earnings chart on AA apply for the entire flight thus? Or does the AA metal screw it up?
Also, does anyone know if the AARP discount would still apply since one of the two planes is AA metal?
Nov 11, 2021, 7:46 pm
#1031
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,531
Wanted to confirm without doubt before I potentially book a premium Economy flight next month with two options, which I would credit to AA. One is all BA, and I would book it on BA obviously. The other is half AA, half BA, a better schedule, and I would still book on BA and presumably ensure the marketing code is BA on both legs.
Does the BA Partner earnings chart on AA apply for the entire flight thus? Or does the AA metal screw it up?
Also, does anyone know if the AARP discount would still apply since one of the two planes is AA metal?
Does the BA Partner earnings chart on AA apply for the entire flight thus? Or does the AA metal screw it up?
Also, does anyone know if the AARP discount would still apply since one of the two planes is AA metal?
Edited to add: AAdvantage earnings on BA-coded flights explained here:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...sh-airways.jsp
Last edited by guv1976; Nov 11, 2021 at 8:02 pm
Nov 12, 2021, 7:37 am
#1032
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NYC suburbs
Programs: UA LT Gold (BIS), AA LT Plat (CC SUBs & BD), Hilton Dia (CC), Hyatt Glob (BIB), et. al.
Posts: 3,275
Good day. Is there a business credit card which includes and allows American Airlines (Admirals) Club access? Thank you.
Nov 12, 2021, 8:06 am
#1033
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 116
Are there *any* current direct AA TATL flights to Italy (ROM or MXP or maybe VCE)? From any US city? I've tried flightconnections and flightmapper but I'm getting nowhere. Would love to find an alternative to connecting in LHR.
Heck any and all AA TATL flights would be interesting.
thanks
Heck any and all AA TATL flights would be interesting.
thanks
Nov 12, 2021, 8:26 am
#1034
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NYC suburbs
Programs: UA LT Gold (BIS), AA LT Plat (CC SUBs & BD), Hilton Dia (CC), Hyatt Glob (BIB), et. al.
Posts: 3,275
Good day. Is there a way to view an American airlines seat map once boarding for the flight has commenced? Seem the “change seat” tab worked until shortly before boarding, but not once boarding began. Thank you.
Nov 12, 2021, 8:34 am
#1035
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 3,973
Are there *any* current direct AA TATL flights to Italy (ROM or MXP or maybe VCE)? From any US city? I've tried flightconnections and flightmapper but I'm getting nowhere. Would love to find an alternative to connecting in LHR.
Heck any and all AA TATL flights would be interesting.
thanks
Heck any and all AA TATL flights would be interesting.
thanks