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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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.)
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- 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.
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- 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 26, 2021, 7:49 am
#1096
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,742
First time flying International and have a couple of questions.
1. I am flying AA PHX/DFW/LHR on BA booking. Do I do online check in with AA or BA? I believe I would check in with AA, same as I would go to the AA desk to check in luggage
2. Where are my documents checked? PHX at the desk or at DFW at boarding?
Just wanting this to be smooth as I can..
1. I am flying AA PHX/DFW/LHR on BA booking. Do I do online check in with AA or BA? I believe I would check in with AA, same as I would go to the AA desk to check in luggage
2. Where are my documents checked? PHX at the desk or at DFW at boarding?
Just wanting this to be smooth as I can..
2. Your documents should be checked at the PHX desk. At DFW on boarding you should just have to show your passport with your boarding pass, but listen in the gate area for announcements.
Nov 26, 2021, 8:30 am
#1097
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Buckeye, AZ
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 241
Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated.
Nov 26, 2021, 1:13 pm
#1098
Join Date: Nov 2021
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 2
Hi All - Newbie here. (Began at end of 2019) The new AA program seems pretty straight forward on how to earn LP's, but I'm still unsure of what happens to my existing miles, EQD's, EQS's, EQM's - Are they rolled into Loyalty points? I hit platinum next week and I think I hit my $2000EQD for the Sept 1 - Dec 21 period. Just trying to see if someone can help shed light. Thanks!
Nov 27, 2021, 8:18 am
#1099
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,399
Just signed up and was accepted for the Executive. Have a flight coming up - who doesn't - and was wondering if I can use AC on the way back. I understand others upthread have mentioned the ability to use the lounge relatively quickly after acceptance and was wondering if there was any indication on the AA account page indicating the access. Does AC have their own site for members to log into or is that all through aa.com?
Nov 27, 2021, 8:42 am
#1100
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,652
Ah, I get it. You are probably out of luck without the physical Citibank card, although you might be able to plead your case with a sympathetic AC agent. Does your aa.com home page show your Citi Executive Card membership? That would seem to be the only official online acknowledgement.
Nov 27, 2021, 6:25 pm
#1101
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Flying Blue, Hilton Honors, Amtrak Guest Rewards
Posts: 2,407
Hi All - Newbie here. (Began at end of 2019) The new AA program seems pretty straight forward on how to earn LP's, but I'm still unsure of what happens to my existing miles, EQD's, EQS's, EQM's - Are they rolled into Loyalty points? I hit platinum next week and I think I hit my $2000EQD for the Sept 1 - Dec 21 period. Just trying to see if someone can help shed light. Thanks!
EQMs will still count for million miler lifetime status.
Accumulated miles will stay as before.
EQS will only be relevant for full PPro/EXP benefits.
EQD will be converted to an LP-equivalent on a 12-month rolling basis for determining upgrade priority.
Last edited by hhdl; Nov 27, 2021 at 6:33 pm
Nov 27, 2021, 8:37 pm
#1102
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,399
Nov 28, 2021, 7:49 am
#1103
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Juan, PR
Programs: MR AMB/LT, AA EP, TK EP, DL D, B6 M4, F9 100K, IHG AMB/D, HH D, CZR D, FndCd, Sixt D, NTL E, Hz PC
Posts: 428
I feel dumb for asking, but I have an upcoming 21 DEC MIA-LHR-MAD-CMN return leg of a roundtrip First ticket (A fare), and another one-way (I think F? Maybe A?) CMN-MAD-LHR-MIA on 13 JAN.
It seems likely Covid Omicron will make this trip undesirable (maybe there's a safety risk, unknown yet, but there may be heightened border controls, hassle at airport, or at destination). Given that they were misprice fares originally, I want to be sure to fly them vs. cancel for refund of $300-600 ea, but how do I do this? Delay until mid December when Omicron situation will be more known and then...call AA? Ask for different definite dates, or some indefinite suspense status?
It seems likely Covid Omicron will make this trip undesirable (maybe there's a safety risk, unknown yet, but there may be heightened border controls, hassle at airport, or at destination). Given that they were misprice fares originally, I want to be sure to fly them vs. cancel for refund of $300-600 ea, but how do I do this? Delay until mid December when Omicron situation will be more known and then...call AA? Ask for different definite dates, or some indefinite suspense status?
Nov 28, 2021, 12:36 pm
#1104
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 16
Easy way to determine EQD and EQM’s
Hey Everyone,
I’m sorry, as I imagine this is a very common question, but I can’t seem to find an answer.
I am pursuing a challenge through Hyatt for AA Status and am very close to the EQD and EQM threshold needed and am trying to decide whether I need to book another flight. I have two upcoming flights that are already booked.
1.) Is there an easy way for me to see how many EQD and EQM’s will be earned on these flights? It seems like such an easy and important request but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. I did see that it would have been visible on the “booking” page but now that the flights are already booked, is there some way to get a firm number?
2.) I see on British Airways that the EQDs are 30% or similar. Does this mean that I will get 30% of full price that I paid in EQDs? I booked everything through the American Airlines website, if that means anything. It is just operated by British Airways.
Sorry if this is a common question. I did do a quick search of the forums and certainly have Googled, etc. It seems like there should just be an easy place to find “You should earn EQM and EQD’s on this flight..” page, but maybe I’m missing it?
Thanks everyone.
I’m sorry, as I imagine this is a very common question, but I can’t seem to find an answer.
I am pursuing a challenge through Hyatt for AA Status and am very close to the EQD and EQM threshold needed and am trying to decide whether I need to book another flight. I have two upcoming flights that are already booked.
1.) Is there an easy way for me to see how many EQD and EQM’s will be earned on these flights? It seems like such an easy and important request but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. I did see that it would have been visible on the “booking” page but now that the flights are already booked, is there some way to get a firm number?
2.) I see on British Airways that the EQDs are 30% or similar. Does this mean that I will get 30% of full price that I paid in EQDs? I booked everything through the American Airlines website, if that means anything. It is just operated by British Airways.
Sorry if this is a common question. I did do a quick search of the forums and certainly have Googled, etc. It seems like there should just be an easy place to find “You should earn EQM and EQD’s on this flight..” page, but maybe I’m missing it?
Thanks everyone.
Nov 28, 2021, 3:54 pm
#1105
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 876
I am looking to buy a day pass to use at LAX Admiral Club. From the AC T&C page:
Is capacity an issue for LAX AC? FWIW this will be on a Saturday morning around 11am-noon.
I am also hoping to use it same day at MIA AC - 9pm-10:30 (basically until they close).
Day passes can be purchased at select locations and are based on lounge capacity.
I am also hoping to use it same day at MIA AC - 9pm-10:30 (basically until they close).
Nov 28, 2021, 4:54 pm
#1106
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,399
Hey Everyone,
I’m sorry, as I imagine this is a very common question, but I can’t seem to find an answer.
I am pursuing a challenge through Hyatt for AA Status and am very close to the EQD and EQM threshold needed and am trying to decide whether I need to book another flight. I have two upcoming flights that are already booked.
1.) Is there an easy way for me to see how many EQD and EQM’s will be earned on these flights? It seems like such an easy and important request but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. I did see that it would have been visible on the “booking” page but now that the flights are already booked, is there some way to get a firm number?
2.) I see on British Airways that the EQDs are 30% or similar. Does this mean that I will get 30% of full price that I paid in EQDs? I booked everything through the American Airlines website, if that means anything. It is just operated by British Airways.
Sorry if this is a common question. I did do a quick search of the forums and certainly have Googled, etc. It seems like there should just be an easy place to find “You should earn EQM and EQD’s on this flight..” page, but maybe I’m missing it?
Thanks everyone.
I’m sorry, as I imagine this is a very common question, but I can’t seem to find an answer.
I am pursuing a challenge through Hyatt for AA Status and am very close to the EQD and EQM threshold needed and am trying to decide whether I need to book another flight. I have two upcoming flights that are already booked.
1.) Is there an easy way for me to see how many EQD and EQM’s will be earned on these flights? It seems like such an easy and important request but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. I did see that it would have been visible on the “booking” page but now that the flights are already booked, is there some way to get a firm number?
2.) I see on British Airways that the EQDs are 30% or similar. Does this mean that I will get 30% of full price that I paid in EQDs? I booked everything through the American Airlines website, if that means anything. It is just operated by British Airways.
Sorry if this is a common question. I did do a quick search of the forums and certainly have Googled, etc. It seems like there should just be an easy place to find “You should earn EQM and EQD’s on this flight..” page, but maybe I’m missing it?
Thanks everyone.
Nov 28, 2021, 5:16 pm
#1107
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,652
There are two Admirals Clubs at LAX, at T4 and T5. The one in T5 is less busy. It's only a five minutes walk in the tunnel between the two terminals.
Nov 28, 2021, 5:16 pm
#1108
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 16
I booked it through American Airlines website but had to choose seats on British Airways website, if that helps. Thanks for your help. I’m basically $100 away from meeting the challenge if things are rewarded as you said so would just take a quick flight somewhere if that’s the case but also don’t want to waste the time and money, if not. Thanks again.
Nov 28, 2021, 5:16 pm
#1109
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,742
Don’t know about LAX but I was unable to buy a daypass at MIA on Saturday Nov 13th. I would not plan on being able to buy one.
Nov 28, 2021, 7:16 pm
#1110
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,933
Thanks so much for the response. I appreciate it. Hm. Is there a way to tell? When I check my flight, it does list a flight number - four digits - followed by the American Airlines logo. Underneath it says “Operated by British Airways.”
I booked it through American Airlines website but had to choose seats on British Airways website, if that helps. Thanks for your help. I’m basically $100 away from meeting the challenge if things are rewarded as you said so would just take a quick flight somewhere if that’s the case but also don’t want to waste the time and money, if not. Thanks again.
I booked it through American Airlines website but had to choose seats on British Airways website, if that helps. Thanks for your help. I’m basically $100 away from meeting the challenge if things are rewarded as you said so would just take a quick flight somewhere if that’s the case but also don’t want to waste the time and money, if not. Thanks again.