NEWBIE LOUNGE 2022-2023: Ask AA newbie questions here - flame-free thread
Feb 16, 2023, 3:36 pm
#2281
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 172
I wouldn't consider myself an expert, so someone else should be able to help more, but I don't know if it's even possible to book a JAL economy ticket and use AA miles to upgrade to business. Even if it were, I get the impression you generally need award space in business to get an award upgrade from economy anyway.
Feb 16, 2023, 8:33 pm
#2282
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 61
3 Passengers, 2 Elites, Upgrade Question
Three of us are booking a cash flight, two have status (Plat Pro and Gold). The route seems to have good upgrade chances. Can I as the Plat Pro call in to have the non-status passenger join me on the upgrade list? And can the Gold passenger then be on the list on her own as Gold -- or would we have to book the flight separately so I get the automatic upgrade eligibility with the non-elite passenger and the Gold have a shot on her own?
Feb 16, 2023, 8:35 pm
#2283
Join Date: Dec 2021
Programs: Alaska Mileage Plan - MVP Gold
Posts: 183
Three of us are booking a cash flight, two have status (Plat Pro and Gold). The route seems to have good upgrade chances. Can I as the Plat Pro call in to have the non-status passenger join me on the upgrade list? And can the Gold passenger then be on the list on her own as Gold -- or would we have to book the flight separately so I get the automatic upgrade eligibility with the non-elite passenger and the Gold have a shot on her own?
Feb 16, 2023, 9:54 pm
#2284
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 61
Yes, the plan is to book all three myself as the highest status to secure MCE seats, but I know parties of 3 or more don't automatically get upgraded -- and I have to call in to specify which of the two other passengers I want to join me on the upgrade list. My question -- assuming that I have the first part right -- is can the third person (the one with Gold status) also get on the upgrade list on her own -- or does that not work if she's on the same PNR as the other two of us?
Last edited by MoonOverMiami; Feb 16, 2023 at 10:26 pm
Feb 17, 2023, 4:38 am
#2285
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,465
Yes, the plan is to book all three myself as the highest status to secure MCE seats, but I know parties of 3 or more don't automatically get upgraded -- and I have to call in to specify which of the two other passengers I want to join me on the upgrade list. My question -- assuming that I have the first part right -- is can the third person (the one with Gold status) also get on the upgrade list on her own -- or does that not work if she's on the same PNR as the other two of us?
Feb 17, 2023, 9:50 am
#2286
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: B6 M4, AA Plat Pro, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 1,469
Three of us are booking a cash flight, two have status (Plat Pro and Gold). The route seems to have good upgrade chances. Can I as the Plat Pro call in to have the non-status passenger join me on the upgrade list? And can the Gold passenger then be on the list on her own as Gold -- or would we have to book the flight separately so I get the automatic upgrade eligibility with the non-elite passenger and the Gold have a shot on her own?
Feb 18, 2023, 4:31 am
#2287
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 36
Three of us are booking a cash flight, two have status (Plat Pro and Gold). The route seems to have good upgrade chances. Can I as the Plat Pro call in to have the non-status passenger join me on the upgrade list? And can the Gold passenger then be on the list on her own as Gold -- or would we have to book the flight separately so I get the automatic upgrade eligibility with the non-elite passenger and the Gold have a shot on her own?
Feb 18, 2023, 5:44 am
#2288
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,440
I believe it can be done by calling AA customer service.
Feb 18, 2023, 9:55 pm
#2289
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 218
2 questions:
My wife booked award tickets with her miles for 3 of us including herself. I have the Barclays credit card. Do we get free checked luggage?
I recently got matched AA platinum pro from Hyatt. Do I get to select seats for free on a previously booked Iberia flight? Iberia agents are very unhelpful.
My wife booked award tickets with her miles for 3 of us including herself. I have the Barclays credit card. Do we get free checked luggage?
I recently got matched AA platinum pro from Hyatt. Do I get to select seats for free on a previously booked Iberia flight? Iberia agents are very unhelpful.
Feb 19, 2023, 8:55 am
#2290
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 35
Question about a same day standby.
I am flying from AVL-CLT tomorrow at 18:11. There is an AVL-CLT at 14:38 I'd like to get on, but the fare difference is significant.
I am currently platinum, If I am remembering correctly, I can just goto the airport earlier and ask to stand by on the 14:38 correct?
I am flying from AVL-CLT tomorrow at 18:11. There is an AVL-CLT at 14:38 I'd like to get on, but the fare difference is significant.
I am currently platinum, If I am remembering correctly, I can just goto the airport earlier and ask to stand by on the 14:38 correct?
- Do I just ask at the check in counter or gate to be added?
- Will I lose my spot on my 18:11 flight when I get added to the list?
- Do I need to pay for the difference in fare?
- Anything else I should know?
Feb 19, 2023, 8:55 am
#2291
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: GM on VX, UA, AA, HA, AS, SY; Budget Fastbreak
Posts: 27,582
Do American Airlines miles expire? I just saw that United miles don’t expire.
Feb 19, 2023, 9:09 am
#2292
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,465
2 questions:
My wife booked award tickets with her miles for 3 of us including herself. I have the Barclays credit card. Do we get free checked luggage?
I recently got matched AA platinum pro from Hyatt. Do I get to select seats for free on a previously booked Iberia flight? Iberia agents are very unhelpful.
My wife booked award tickets with her miles for 3 of us including herself. I have the Barclays credit card. Do we get free checked luggage?
I recently got matched AA platinum pro from Hyatt. Do I get to select seats for free on a previously booked Iberia flight? Iberia agents are very unhelpful.
The last time I had an IB flight (October) I was not able to select seats in advance without paying, not sure what the official policy is.
Feb 19, 2023, 9:11 am
#2293
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,465
Question about a same day standby.
I am flying from AVL-CLT tomorrow at 18:11. There is an AVL-CLT at 14:38 I'd like to get on, but the fare difference is significant.
I am currently platinum, If I am remembering correctly, I can just goto the airport earlier and ask to stand by on the 14:38 correct?
I am flying from AVL-CLT tomorrow at 18:11. There is an AVL-CLT at 14:38 I'd like to get on, but the fare difference is significant.
I am currently platinum, If I am remembering correctly, I can just goto the airport earlier and ask to stand by on the 14:38 correct?
- Do I just ask at the check in counter or gate to be added?
- Will I lose my spot on my 18:11 flight when I get added to the list?
- Do I need to pay for the difference in fare?
- Anything else I should know?
Feb 19, 2023, 9:17 am
#2294
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,465
Also the mileage expiration is waived if you're the primary cardmember of any AAdvantage credit card.
Feb 19, 2023, 11:25 am
#2295
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 218
So it doesn't matter who made the reservation? In our case, my wife made the reservation with her miles but she doesn't have AA credit card.