NEWBIE LOUNGE 2022-2023: Ask AA newbie questions here - flame-free thread
Oct 25, 2022, 2:51 pm
#1561
Join Date: Feb 2009
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AA Lounge Access Narita and Haneda
Is the AAdvantage Executive (Admirals Club benefit) accepted at the JAL clubs in Tokyo?
Oct 25, 2022, 2:53 pm
#1562
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Oct 25, 2022, 3:36 pm
#1563
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Oct 25, 2022, 3:44 pm
#1564
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Also, I stand corrected. I was not aware the Sakura lounges were now Admiral's Club partner lounges.
Oct 25, 2022, 3:52 pm
#1565
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But at international long-haul outstations where there is no Admirals Club location, AA has always provided AC members with access to a partner or 3rd party lounge provided they're departing on a same day AA flight.
The list of locations is below at aa.com under Partner Lounges:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...-locations.jsp
Oct 25, 2022, 4:36 pm
#1566
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Oct 25, 2022, 7:19 pm
#1567
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Dumb BE questions
These are really basic questions, but I've never booked Basic Economy before and want to make sure I understand all the nuances before I book.
1. Do I get LPs and RDMs? (I don't need them but would like to know.)
2. If I cancel after the 2-day window, do I lose my money in full? Or do I get a credit?
3. Can I upfare from BE if it looks like my upgrade is unlikely to clear?
Thanks in advance.
1. Do I get LPs and RDMs? (I don't need them but would like to know.)
2. If I cancel after the 2-day window, do I lose my money in full? Or do I get a credit?
3. Can I upfare from BE if it looks like my upgrade is unlikely to clear?
Thanks in advance.
Oct 26, 2022, 3:21 am
#1568
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,450
These are really basic questions, but I've never booked Basic Economy before and want to make sure I understand all the nuances before I book.
1. Do I get LPs and RDMs? (I don't need them but would like to know.)
2. If I cancel after the 2-day window, do I lose my money in full? Or do I get a credit?
3. Can I upfare from BE if it looks like my upgrade is unlikely to clear?
Thanks in advance.
1. Do I get LPs and RDMs? (I don't need them but would like to know.)
2. If I cancel after the 2-day window, do I lose my money in full? Or do I get a credit?
3. Can I upfare from BE if it looks like my upgrade is unlikely to clear?
Thanks in advance.
2) Not sure - never did this. My assumption is credit
3) Looks like you are EXPlatinum, so if you buy BE, you will be able to select a seat in main cabin extra (if available)- not necessary to pay for upgraded fare.
Oct 26, 2022, 4:54 am
#1569
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For anyone with status the "no changes" restriction is really the only drawback between BE and regular economy.
Otherwise, if you could cancel a BE ticket for a credit, then there wouldn't be any difference.
Oct 26, 2022, 11:00 am
#1570
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Curious to know what others have experienced concerning the time line for waitlisted upgrades possibly clearing for AA international flights...
My wife and yours truly are flying from LHR nonstop to DFW the last week of November in premium economy via full fare tickets (fare code W).
I called AA several months ago and we were placed on the upgrade waitlist for AA 21 with 15,000 miles per person required to upgrade to business class if these seats become available.
If these biz class upgrades become available, will AA wait until the last moment to clear us?
My wife and yours truly are flying from LHR nonstop to DFW the last week of November in premium economy via full fare tickets (fare code W).
I called AA several months ago and we were placed on the upgrade waitlist for AA 21 with 15,000 miles per person required to upgrade to business class if these seats become available.
If these biz class upgrades become available, will AA wait until the last moment to clear us?
Oct 26, 2022, 11:14 am
#1571
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Curious to know what others have experienced concerning the time line for waitlisted upgrades possibly clearing for AA international flights...
My wife and yours truly are flying from LHR nonstop to DFW the last week of November in premium economy via full fare tickets (fare code W).
I called AA several months ago and we were placed on the upgrade waitlist for AA 21 with 15,000 miles per person required to upgrade to business class if these seats become available.
If these biz class upgrades become available, will AA wait until the last moment to clear us?
My wife and yours truly are flying from LHR nonstop to DFW the last week of November in premium economy via full fare tickets (fare code W).
I called AA several months ago and we were placed on the upgrade waitlist for AA 21 with 15,000 miles per person required to upgrade to business class if these seats become available.
If these biz class upgrades become available, will AA wait until the last moment to clear us?
Oct 26, 2022, 12:16 pm
#1572
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 4
General Questions for newbie
Hello 
1. Why can't I no longer redeem miles with Fiji Airways?
2. If already have the Citi AA card, can I upgrade to the Executive World Elite Mastercard and get the Bonus miles?
3. To book award flights, will AA.com give me the same results as calling?
1. Why can't I no longer redeem miles with Fiji Airways?
2. If already have the Citi AA card, can I upgrade to the Executive World Elite Mastercard and get the Bonus miles?
3. To book award flights, will AA.com give me the same results as calling?
Oct 26, 2022, 1:21 pm
#1573
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2) If you just upgrade your existing Citi account to the Executive then you would not receive any sign up bonus miles. If you want the sign up bonus miles then you'd need to just apply for a brand new Executive account. It is no problem to have both cards at the same time.
3) Generally speaking yes, although there are some instances where aa.com can be glitchy and not show all availability, at which point it can be helpful to call and see if an agent can see/book award space.
Oct 26, 2022, 2:56 pm
#1574
Join Date: Oct 2022
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For some reason I do not see FJ at all when doing random searches. Do you see it? Trying to do MIA-NAN.
Oct 26, 2022, 3:19 pm
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FJ awards are only available at the MileSAAver level. In order for it to show up on an award search from MIA, you would need MileSAAver availability on AA (or perhaps AS or B6) from MIA to an FJ gateway, as well as MileSAAver availability on the FJ leg.