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Welcome to the 2022 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"Ask Your Consolidated / Combined AA Questions Here (flame free)
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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.
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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: 2021 NEWBIE LOUNGE posts are here
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 2022: Ask AA newbie questions here - flame-free thread
Jan 25, 23, 6:12 am
#2101
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: DL
Posts: 187
Originally Posted by altabello
Connection in ORD 52 minutes. If I miss the day‘s last AA flight to destination, will they re-book me on another airline, rather then providing hotel? The next AA flight isn’t until mid morning the next day, which would delay me at a meeting. UA has a flight in the evening. Thanks
Jan 25, 23, 6:23 am
#2102
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Posts: 283
Originally Posted by JJeffrey
Not possible, otherwise everyone would be doing it.
Thanks for the reply.
Jan 25, 23, 6:45 am
#2103
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 9,871
Originally Posted by AUSMatt
I do know (15 years ago) they would do this for you if you had an upcoming AA booking and it was under 1000 or so miles. But it sounds like you’ve tried and it was shot down.
Thanks for the reply.
Thanks for the reply.
They also used to have small grace allowance they'd just give you if you were short in qualifying. I remember years ago I ended up at like 49,750 EQM and they gave me PLT requalification.
That said I haven't personally tried asking for any sort of leniency under the new LP scheme, so while I'm guessing your answer will be no you have nothing to lose by trying, other than your time on hold.
Jan 25, 23, 8:34 am
#2104
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, SW A-List Preferred, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Diamond
Posts: 406
Originally Posted by altabello
Connection in ORD 52 minutes. If I miss the day‘s last AA flight to destination, will they re-book me on another airline, rather then providing hotel? The next AA flight isn’t until mid morning the next day, which would delay me at a meeting. UA has a flight in the evening. Thanks
If there is some form of mechanical/operational issue, which can be attributed to AA, then I could see the case for them rebooking on another carrier.
For specific AA policy on such a matter, you may want to call AA customer service and ask.... I don't know if it is published anywhere.
DISCLAIMER: Above is from my experiences only. Yours may differ.
Jan 25, 23, 8:46 am
#2105
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 13,242
Originally Posted by altabello
Connection in ORD 52 minutes. If I miss the day‘s last AA flight to destination, will they re-book me on another airline, rather then providing hotel? The next AA flight isn’t until mid morning the next day, which would delay me at a meeting. UA has a flight in the evening. Thanks
It also depends on things like domestic vs. international, what class you've booked, etc. If you give us more details like airports involved, it would help us give better answers.
Jan 25, 23, 10:58 am
#2108
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: ABQ
Programs: Delta Platinum, Southwest A-List
Posts: 1,383
So I know the cut off for check in and for bags is 45 mins for domestic and 60 mins for international. However, what if you're flying on a domestic flight that connects to an international flight. Do you have to check in 45 mins or 60 mins before the first flight if you have luggage?
Jan 25, 23, 11:33 am
#2109
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 5
Admirals Club Access question
Definite newbie question:
We are flying BNA to St Thomas (STT) through MIA round trip (First between BNA and MIA; Business between STT and MIA in both directions). I'm pretty sure the STT leg will allow Admirals Club access in MIA in both directions; my question is does this itinerary allow Admirals club access in Nashville before the outbound flight (the first leg is first class, but not international)?
Thanks,
We are flying BNA to St Thomas (STT) through MIA round trip (First between BNA and MIA; Business between STT and MIA in both directions). I'm pretty sure the STT leg will allow Admirals Club access in MIA in both directions; my question is does this itinerary allow Admirals club access in Nashville before the outbound flight (the first leg is first class, but not international)?
Thanks,
Jan 25, 23, 11:42 am
#2110
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, SW A-List Preferred, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Diamond
Posts: 406
Originally Posted by Juanefny
So I know the cut off for check in and for bags is 45 mins for domestic and 60 mins for international. However, what if you're flying on a domestic flight that connects to an international flight. Do you have to check in 45 mins or 60 mins before the first flight if you have luggage?
I would recommend getting checked in at least an hour prior to any flights on AA, especially with an international segment in the itinerary.
... nothing worse than a massive security line, or if you are counting on a short line in TSA-pre (if you have it), and they open those lanes to everyone because they have the dogs out, which can make the TSA-pre wait longer than expected. (They do this at TPA)
Other than that unsolicited advice, I do not know the answer to your question
Jan 25, 23, 12:03 pm
#2111
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 158
Hello!
I have an upcoming trip MAD-LHR-JFK-SFO booked through AA, issued on 001 stock. The itinerary is mixed AA/BA/IB with all AA codeshare numbers all in J. I am OWE through BA.
Both of the AA transcons (JFK-SFO & SFO-JFK) had a schedule change yesterday on an upcoming trip booked through AA, and it threw out some connections (one went up from 3 hours to 6, one went down from 3 hours to 1). I was confused at the auto-rebooking with no options but after reading a little bit on here about AA's schedule changes I checked the timetables for flights that worked better for me.
I called up, and the agent was very helpful and able to sort everything out. At the end of the call she said there was some follow-up work to sort it out and that I'd receive a confirmation email with the schedule change soon.
It's been more than 24 hours now and I've not received it yet, and the itinerary has not changed when I retrieve the booking on the AA website. Is this normal? how long should I be waiting before calling up again?
Thanks!
I have an upcoming trip MAD-LHR-JFK-SFO booked through AA, issued on 001 stock. The itinerary is mixed AA/BA/IB with all AA codeshare numbers all in J. I am OWE through BA.
Both of the AA transcons (JFK-SFO & SFO-JFK) had a schedule change yesterday on an upcoming trip booked through AA, and it threw out some connections (one went up from 3 hours to 6, one went down from 3 hours to 1). I was confused at the auto-rebooking with no options but after reading a little bit on here about AA's schedule changes I checked the timetables for flights that worked better for me.
I called up, and the agent was very helpful and able to sort everything out. At the end of the call she said there was some follow-up work to sort it out and that I'd receive a confirmation email with the schedule change soon.
It's been more than 24 hours now and I've not received it yet, and the itinerary has not changed when I retrieve the booking on the AA website. Is this normal? how long should I be waiting before calling up again?
Thanks!
Jan 25, 23, 3:03 pm
#2112
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: DL
Posts: 187
Originally Posted by wrp96
It depends.
It also depends on things like domestic vs. international, what class you've booked, etc. If you give us more details like airports involved, it would help us give better answers.
It also depends on things like domestic vs. international, what class you've booked, etc. If you give us more details like airports involved, it would help us give better answers.
Jan 25, 23, 3:17 pm
#2113
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 13,242
Originally Posted by altabello
Main cabin, no status, one itinerary, domestic. Can’t get to ORD earlier, last flight to MEM leaves 4:35pm. UA had an 8:40pm flight if I miss the AA.
Jan 25, 23, 3:18 pm
#2114
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 13,242
Originally Posted by trolleymusic
Hello!
I have an upcoming trip MAD-LHR-JFK-SFO booked through AA, issued on 001 stock. The itinerary is mixed AA/BA/IB with all AA codeshare numbers all in J. I am OWE through BA.
Both of the AA transcons (JFK-SFO & SFO-JFK) had a schedule change yesterday on an upcoming trip booked through AA, and it threw out some connections (one went up from 3 hours to 6, one went down from 3 hours to 1). I was confused at the auto-rebooking with no options but after reading a little bit on here about AA's schedule changes I checked the timetables for flights that worked better for me.
I called up, and the agent was very helpful and able to sort everything out. At the end of the call she said there was some follow-up work to sort it out and that I'd receive a confirmation email with the schedule change soon.
It's been more than 24 hours now and I've not received it yet, and the itinerary has not changed when I retrieve the booking on the AA website. Is this normal? how long should I be waiting before calling up again?
Thanks!
I have an upcoming trip MAD-LHR-JFK-SFO booked through AA, issued on 001 stock. The itinerary is mixed AA/BA/IB with all AA codeshare numbers all in J. I am OWE through BA.
Both of the AA transcons (JFK-SFO & SFO-JFK) had a schedule change yesterday on an upcoming trip booked through AA, and it threw out some connections (one went up from 3 hours to 6, one went down from 3 hours to 1). I was confused at the auto-rebooking with no options but after reading a little bit on here about AA's schedule changes I checked the timetables for flights that worked better for me.
I called up, and the agent was very helpful and able to sort everything out. At the end of the call she said there was some follow-up work to sort it out and that I'd receive a confirmation email with the schedule change soon.
It's been more than 24 hours now and I've not received it yet, and the itinerary has not changed when I retrieve the booking on the AA website. Is this normal? how long should I be waiting before calling up again?
Thanks!
