American and Alaska / AS earnings and elite benefits as of 31 Mar 2021
Nov 13, 2023, 6:51 pm
#361
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: TUS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 489
Not sure if I have seen this question before...
I have a trip booked on Alaska in December and I'm crediting the flight to AA. When I booked the trip I was Platinum Pro and I'm pretty sure I'll be EXP when I take the flight. Will I get the PPRO multiplier or the EXP multiplier for mileage credit? As far as I know all Alaska sees is that I'm Oneworld Emerald in both cases.
I have a trip booked on Alaska in December and I'm crediting the flight to AA. When I booked the trip I was Platinum Pro and I'm pretty sure I'll be EXP when I take the flight. Will I get the PPRO multiplier or the EXP multiplier for mileage credit? As far as I know all Alaska sees is that I'm Oneworld Emerald in both cases.
Nov 21, 2023, 3:36 pm
#362
Join Date: May 1998
Location: IAD, DCA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,531
Flying IAD-SAN today. Bought the tix a while back and was happy enough as an AA plat with the premium seats (front of economy cabin). My partner and I got upgraded to first at about T-23, which was a shock given the low percentage of upgrades I get on AA, much less for a companion. Good times.
Nov 29, 2023, 8:04 pm
#363
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, AC *S, Marriott Gold Elite, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 9,689
Apologies if this is the wrong thread. I booked LIH-SEA-PIT on AS in N class, AA Platinum Pro. I got upgraded SEA-PIT and the fare class on my BP was U. Will I earn miles on the SEA-PIT sector since the underlying fare class was N? LIH-SEA posted right after the flight, but SEA-PIT has not posted yet and it has been a little over 24 hours. Wondering if I should just wait it out or if I need to contact AA. Thanks!
Nov 29, 2023, 8:36 pm
#364
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
Apologies if this is the wrong thread. I booked LIH-SEA-PIT on AS in N class, AA Platinum Pro. I got upgraded SEA-PIT and the fare class on my BP was U. Will I earn miles on the SEA-PIT sector since the underlying fare class was N? LIH-SEA posted right after the flight, but SEA-PIT has not posted yet and it has been a little over 24 hours. Wondering if I should just wait it out or if I need to contact AA. Thanks!
apologies for the typing but i broke my right arm hard to shift with just one hand
Nov 30, 2023, 12:18 am
#365
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Total Wine & More Reserve
Posts: 4,524
Apologies if this is the wrong thread. I booked LIH-SEA-PIT on AS in N class, AA Platinum Pro. I got upgraded SEA-PIT and the fare class on my BP was U. Will I earn miles on the SEA-PIT sector since the underlying fare class was N? LIH-SEA posted right after the flight, but SEA-PIT has not posted yet and it has been a little over 24 hours. Wondering if I should just wait it out or if I need to contact AA. Thanks!
Dec 2, 2023, 4:00 pm
#366
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
Posts: 16,857
Looking at booking a trip (US to Mexico) on AA for one AS Gold (OneWorld Sapphire) and two non-status companions. Do I have this right?
If I book regular economy, the AS Gold elite can take the two other companions into MCE, and the seats can be selected free of charge at booking. Also, OWS member gets two free bags (do the companions get any bags?)
If I book basic economy, the AS Gold benefit doesn't provide any seat selection benefit since that is only given for free to AAdvantage elites. But OneWorld Sapphire status still provides those two free bags to the elite?
If I book regular economy, the AS Gold elite can take the two other companions into MCE, and the seats can be selected free of charge at booking. Also, OWS member gets two free bags (do the companions get any bags?)
If I book basic economy, the AS Gold benefit doesn't provide any seat selection benefit since that is only given for free to AAdvantage elites. But OneWorld Sapphire status still provides those two free bags to the elite?
Jan 29, 2024, 2:51 pm
#367
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 259
I am currently and will be AA Gold. When trying to book AS flight using MVP upgrade type, I receive an error message stating only 1 ticket can be purchased. Is this correct? I was hoping to book flights for my wife and I and receive the premium seat and baggage benefit. Any advice?
Feb 15, 2024, 8:58 am
#369
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...a-airlines.jsp
Feb 15, 2024, 9:41 am
#370
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dallas
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 591
Yes, you will be able to select a premium seat, sometimes the system will make you pay prior to confirming the ticket. So you just need to come back after purchase and select your seat after confirmation to avoid the charge. Sometimes even AS eligible members are charged due to IT problems, so you can reach out to CS if that happens.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...a-airlines.jsp
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...a-airlines.jsp
Anyway, good to know about the premium seats. Now, what about first class waitlist, are those eligible on award tickets?
Feb 24, 2024, 8:03 pm
#371
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: D/FW, TX
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 428
How long is it taking miles/points earned on an AS flight to hit your accounts?
we took a trip to YLW and flew SEA-YLW-SEA on paid AS tickets booked on the AS website. The out bound was on 2/10 and we returned on 2/18. As of today (2/24) neither segment has hit my AA account. I know my AA number was active on the reservation as I was upgraded on the return flight (I have no AS status). I know floghts on partner flights can take a bit but it’s been over 2 weeks since the outbound…that seems like quite a while to wait…
we took a trip to YLW and flew SEA-YLW-SEA on paid AS tickets booked on the AS website. The out bound was on 2/10 and we returned on 2/18. As of today (2/24) neither segment has hit my AA account. I know my AA number was active on the reservation as I was upgraded on the return flight (I have no AS status). I know floghts on partner flights can take a bit but it’s been over 2 weeks since the outbound…that seems like quite a while to wait…
Feb 24, 2024, 9:04 pm
#372
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Total Wine & More Reserve
Posts: 4,524
How long is it taking miles/points earned on an AS flight to hit your accounts?
we took a trip to YLW and flew SEA-YLW-SEA on paid AS tickets booked on the AS website. The out bound was on 2/10 and we returned on 2/18. As of today (2/24) neither segment has hit my AA account. I know my AA number was active on the reservation as I was upgraded on the return flight (I have no AS status). I know floghts on partner flights can take a bit but it’s been over 2 weeks since the outbound…that seems like quite a while to wait…
we took a trip to YLW and flew SEA-YLW-SEA on paid AS tickets booked on the AS website. The out bound was on 2/10 and we returned on 2/18. As of today (2/24) neither segment has hit my AA account. I know my AA number was active on the reservation as I was upgraded on the return flight (I have no AS status). I know floghts on partner flights can take a bit but it’s been over 2 weeks since the outbound…that seems like quite a while to wait…
AS flights usually post late Tuesday night. I’ve even had Sunday flights (your inbound day) routinely post a couple days later that same week, although I recall at least once it took until the following week.