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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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!
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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).
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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.)
- 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.
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- 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
Dec 26, 2021, 2:11 pm
#1231
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,399
The more I research the more confused I get, so I’m sorry if this is a silly question.
A route I need is better serviced by Alaska. If I book a First class ticket that’s $800 and 3400 miles round trip. How many of the new loyalty points will I earn as an ExPat? Does it benefit me to spend the same money for an inconvenient route on AA metal?
Thanks in advance
A route I need is better serviced by Alaska. If I book a First class ticket that’s $800 and 3400 miles round trip. How many of the new loyalty points will I earn as an ExPat? Does it benefit me to spend the same money for an inconvenient route on AA metal?
Thanks in advance
Dec 26, 2021, 3:05 pm
#1232
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: Aeromexico Platinum and AA Exec Platinum
Posts: 212
Thank you so much.
Dec 26, 2021, 3:49 pm
#1233
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 106
All that said...please make sure you are searching ExpertFlyer correctly. For SYD-LAX-JFK I'd be shocked if the flights were actually C7. I suspect you're searching just SYD-JFK as opposed to SYD-LAX + LAX-JFK. You must search segment by segment to see the true upgrade space, this is in big red text at the top of the EF Award and Upgrade search page for AA. Any C7's you may see searching SYD-JFK is bogus, false positives.
Do you know whether AA typically releases C space closer in? I'm looking at January 6th, so we're 11-12 days out now...
Dec 26, 2021, 5:54 pm
#1234
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,495
Definitely, its standard AA protocol to start releasing C space around T-36 to T-24 hours out from the flight.
Dec 27, 2021, 7:07 am
#1235
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: EWN-RDU
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, HH Diamond
Posts: 67
I am not sure where this question belongs and since I am "new" this seemed like the perfect thread for it. I currently have an EQD waiver from spend with my Amex Executive card. Are they extending the EQD waiver through the end of Feb 22 with the rest of the "double dip"? I couldn't find anything through Citi or Aadvantage other than to "qualify through end of January 22".
Dec 27, 2021, 12:04 pm
#1236
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,399
I am not sure where this question belongs and since I am "new" this seemed like the perfect thread for it. I currently have an EQD waiver from spend with my Amex Executive card. Are they extending the EQD waiver through the end of Feb 22 with the rest of the "double dip"? I couldn't find anything through Citi or Aadvantage other than to "qualify through end of January 22".
If you spend $30,000 on purchases with an eligible AAdvantage® credit card in 2021 that post to your AAdvantage® account between January 1, 2021 and January 31, 2022, we’ll waive the Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQD) requirement to qualify for AAdvantage® Gold, Platinum or Platinum Pro.
Dec 29, 2021, 2:05 pm
#1237
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 419
Travel credit for cancellations?
Hi all - I am new to AA tickets (usually only book european airlines transatlantic)
However, for the coming summer, AA has som every good I class fares transatlantic from CPH to most US cities.
I recall United have done this in the past, so just wondering if AA does the same...
Thanks very much
HJ
However, for the coming summer, AA has som every good I class fares transatlantic from CPH to most US cities.
- Tickets must be issued 180 days prior to travel.
- Tickets are non-refundable
I recall United have done this in the past, so just wondering if AA does the same...
Thanks very much
HJ
Dec 29, 2021, 2:34 pm
#1238
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: TX
Programs: Alaska, AA, Marriott
Posts: 943
As long as it's not a "Basic Economy" fare (ultra-cheap), then yes, you get a trip credit.
Dec 29, 2021, 2:54 pm
#1239
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: San Diego
Programs: Plat Pro AAdvantage, but defected to BAEC
Posts: 1,222
AA basic economy fares originating outside of North and South America are eligible for changes fee free (obviously fare difference applies) except those originating in Asia. Tickets must have been purchased after April 1st 21
Dec 30, 2021, 12:33 pm
#1240
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CDG
Programs: A bit of this and a bit of that
Posts: 777
Hey, I have two newby questions:
1- Flying from EZE to CDG via JFK.. will bags go all the way to CDG since its an international transit? I have a 12hr stopover in NYC and was planning on going to Manhattan but I really wouldn't want to bring my luggage.
2- France is now asking a PCR/Antigen test 24hs before departure.. of course normally this counts as 24hs before my first departure point, in this case EZE.. but since I have a long layover and I'm visiting the city.. would I have to take a new test there? Or the other one would still be valid (even if the 24hs have passed).
1- Flying from EZE to CDG via JFK.. will bags go all the way to CDG since its an international transit? I have a 12hr stopover in NYC and was planning on going to Manhattan but I really wouldn't want to bring my luggage.
2- France is now asking a PCR/Antigen test 24hs before departure.. of course normally this counts as 24hs before my first departure point, in this case EZE.. but since I have a long layover and I'm visiting the city.. would I have to take a new test there? Or the other one would still be valid (even if the 24hs have passed).
Dec 30, 2021, 12:45 pm
#1241
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,743
You will have to collect your bags at JFK when you go through immigration/customs and drop them back off. How long exactly is your stopover? If it's less than 12 hours, then the bags should be tagged through all the way to CDG, and all you'll have to do is drop them back off at luggage drop off after customs. If the stopover is more than 12 hours (12:01<), then your bags will only be tagged to JFK and you will have to go back through the check-in process at JFK.
Last edited by wrp96; Dec 31, 2021 at 2:04 pm
Dec 30, 2021, 12:53 pm
#1242
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: TX
Programs: Alaska, AA, Marriott
Posts: 943
Luggage storage is available at JFK for long stopovers: https://www.jfk-airport.net/luggage-storage.html
Dec 31, 2021, 11:31 am
#1243
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: AA Exp, Hilton LT Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Wyndham & Caesars Diamond,
Posts: 28
AA Gold trying to max Loyalty Points (LPS) by using BA nonstops for TATL in PE (LHR-SAN or LAX) and (JFK or BOS-LHR) .
When I do dummy bookings on AA website, using all BA metal, it shows a booking code “P” which is an AA code, not the “E”, “T” or even “W” BA codes.
Would I get miles/LPS based on the AA charts or BA charts with this “P”? Or should I book these flights on BA website and credit to AA instead?
When I do dummy bookings on AA website, using all BA metal, it shows a booking code “P” which is an AA code, not the “E”, “T” or even “W” BA codes.
Would I get miles/LPS based on the AA charts or BA charts with this “P”? Or should I book these flights on BA website and credit to AA instead?
Dec 31, 2021, 11:37 am
#1244
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 153
AA Gold trying to max Loyalty Points (LPS) by using BA nonstops for TATL in PE (LHR-SAN or LAX) and (JFK or BOS-LHR) .
When I do dummy bookings on AA website, using all BA metal, it shows a booking code “P” which is an AA code, not the “E”, “T” or even “W” BA codes.
Would I get miles/LPS based on the AA charts or BA charts with this “P”? Or should I book these flights on BA website and credit to AA instead?
When I do dummy bookings on AA website, using all BA metal, it shows a booking code “P” which is an AA code, not the “E”, “T” or even “W” BA codes.
Would I get miles/LPS based on the AA charts or BA charts with this “P”? Or should I book these flights on BA website and credit to AA instead?
In that case, they’ll credit according to AA’s system. If you want them to credit according to BA’s chart, you’ll have to book through BA and credit to AA.
See:
“Travel ticketed as an American Airlines marketed flight (booked as an AA flight number) and operated by British Airways will earn AAdvantage® miles, Loyalty Points, Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs), Elite Qualifying Segments (EQSs) and Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) according to the American mileage accrual chart.”
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...sh-airways.jsp
Dec 31, 2021, 11:45 am
#1245
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: AA Exp, Hilton LT Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Wyndham & Caesars Diamond,
Posts: 28
RememberTheConcord: Yes, they are showing as AA6981 instead of BA238 so codeshare.
Cheers, Happy New Year and Thanks for the info- we'll go to BA then!
Cheers, Happy New Year and Thanks for the info- we'll go to BA then!
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