NEWBIE LOUNGE 2022-2023: Ask AA newbie questions here - flame-free thread
Jun 12, 22, 1:13 pm
#826
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 11,676
No, you have to book them as separate PNRs. However it is no problem to call AA once booked to get your spouse seated next to you in MCE for no charge.
Jun 12, 22, 2:39 pm
#827
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Diego
Programs: UA LTP, AA LTG, DL Plat, Marriott LTT, HH Diamond
Posts: 850
Yes, AA still operates a mixed fleet of 772's, some with the all forward facing (BE) and some with the forward/backward (Zodiac). While certain configs tend to make it onto some routes more than others it's still really just the luck of the draw. You typically won't know until about 24 hours before the flight what config you're getting.
See the below thread for numbers, seat recommendations, how to track what config you'll end up with, etc.
Aircraft guide: Which 777-200ER / 772 / 777? (2019 on)
See the below thread for numbers, seat recommendations, how to track what config you'll end up with, etc.
Aircraft guide: Which 777-200ER / 772 / 777? (2019 on)
Jun 13, 22, 3:03 pm
#830
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 227
I have ~75,000 AA miles and my wife has ~40,000. There's an award booking I'd like to make for the two of us that's priced at 57,500 miles per person. Is there any way I can use a combination of our two sets of miles to pay for this? I got excited for a second when I saw that AA had a "transfer miles" feature and then was less excited to discover that they wanted $270 for me to send 18,000 to my wife's account. I was wondering if, for example, an agent could do this without charging if I ring up and get lucky, or if there are any workarounds. I'm Platinum and my wife is Gold, FWIW.
Jun 13, 22, 3:15 pm
#831
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
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I have ~75,000 AA miles and my wife has ~40,000. There's an award booking I'd like to make for the two of us that's priced at 57,500 miles per person. Is there any way I can use a combination of our two sets of miles to pay for this? I got excited for a second when I saw that AA had a "transfer miles" feature and then was less excited to discover that they wanted $270 for me to send 18,000 to my wife's account. I was wondering if, for example, an agent could do this without charging if I ring up and get lucky, or if there are any workarounds. I'm Platinum and my wife is Gold, FWIW.
You can always put the awards on hold at aa.com so they don't disappear, then transfer the miles, then go back in and book everything.
Jun 13, 22, 3:23 pm
#832
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: Marriott Plat, AA Plat
Posts: 117
I have ~75,000 AA miles and my wife has ~40,000. There's an award booking I'd like to make for the two of us that's priced at 57,500 miles per person. Is there any way I can use a combination of our two sets of miles to pay for this? I got excited for a second when I saw that AA had a "transfer miles" feature and then was less excited to discover that they wanted $270 for me to send 18,000 to my wife's account. I was wondering if, for example, an agent could do this without charging if I ring up and get lucky, or if there are any workarounds. I'm Platinum and my wife is Gold, FWIW.
Jun 14, 22, 11:38 am
#833
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 227
Unfortunately, no workarounds. I have a very similar situation and just look for alternate routing or cash option. $250+ for a transfer really erodes your value. Assuming this is main cabin, premium cabin changes the calculus a bit. I'll sometimes get my s/o's ticket using miles and mine using $ to earn and then link the resvs.
Jun 14, 22, 12:06 pm
#834
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 2
Status multiplier timing
If I purchase a ticket as a regular member now, but I hit gold or platinum status before the day of the flight, will I get the miles/LP multiplier for the higher or lower status? I'm pursuing AA status mostly through CC spend, but have a couple of long-ish upcoming flights I'm considering buying as business/first class for the extra LP.
Jun 14, 22, 12:22 pm
#835
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,865
If I purchase a ticket as a regular member now, but I hit gold or platinum status before the day of the flight, will I get the miles/LP multiplier for the higher or lower status? I'm pursuing AA status mostly through CC spend, but have a couple of long-ish upcoming flights I'm considering buying as business/first class for the extra LP.
Jun 14, 22, 5:00 pm
#836
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAX oriented World Digital Nomad
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt Globalist, MLife/Cosmo Identity Gold, Other Vegas too...
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BA cancelled my TLV leg for my LAX-LHR-TLV trip and I opted to just book my own economy flight later, and spend a few days celebrating the Jubilee. Might I still have a case in requesting original routing credit for my AA loyalty points, and who do I need to ask, BA or AA since it was all BA metal and booked on BA?
Jun 14, 22, 5:07 pm
#837
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAX oriented World Digital Nomad
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt Globalist, MLife/Cosmo Identity Gold, Other Vegas too...
Posts: 1,282
Is there a nice, efficient sub forum or post yet on LP bonuses via credit cards yet? I want to retain Ex Plat if I can, and I don't think I'll hit it by February through flying. But I don't want to sign up for an AA card (which is best for LP earn?) and then have them do a promo in a couple of weeks that for NEW CARDHOLDERS ONLY, earn an extra 10k LP for signing up. Actually, have they even given any ANY LP for signups yet? Seems like something they would do, like the cards that used to give you segments or EQM...
Jun 15, 22, 1:20 am
#838
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, WOH Globalist
Posts: 1,160
Is there a nice, efficient sub forum or post yet on LP bonuses via credit cards yet? I want to retain Ex Plat if I can, and I don't think I'll hit it by February through flying. But I don't want to sign up for an AA card (which is best for LP earn?) and then have them do a promo in a couple of weeks that for NEW CARDHOLDERS ONLY, earn an extra 10k LP for signing up. Actually, have they even given any ANY LP for signups yet? Seems like something they would do, like the cards that used to give you segments or EQM...
Jun 15, 22, 12:50 pm
#840
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, WOH Globalist
Posts: 1,160
There are some anecdotal reports on the BAEC forum of folks getting tier points for F or J when accepting one of these offers. I would search over on that forum.
