NEWBIE LOUNGE 2022-2023: Ask AA newbie questions here - flame-free thread
May 26, 2022, 9:09 am
#766
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: VIE/PRG
Programs: FB Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,592
Hi, does anybody know how unaccompanied minor works with AA? We have group of 4 almost 15 years old and even it should not be required for MUC-CLT-MCO and back, their parents want to have someone look after them during whole journey. I can see that the ticket must be booked over the phone and the fee is 150 USD each way, but for every pax or for a group? (For example DL has a fee for group up to 4 pax). I am on AA chat but for hours still third in line. Thanks everyone 
May 26, 2022, 12:33 pm
#767
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,580
Hi, does anybody know how unaccompanied minor works with AA? We have group of 4 almost 15 years old and even it should not be required for MUC-CLT-MCO and back, their parents want to have someone look after them during whole journey. I can see that the ticket must be booked over the phone and the fee is 150 USD each way, but for every pax or for a group? (For example DL has a fee for group up to 4 pax). I am on AA chat but for hours still third in line. Thanks everyone
"We charge a $150 unaccompanied service fee (plus tax, where applicable) each way, in addition to the ticket price. This fee covers additional siblings on the same flight." (Emphasis added.)
Since it appears that the four traveling together are not "siblings" (unless they are quadruplets), I would expect to pay a separate fee for each passenger. But it never hurts to ask.
May 27, 2022, 5:04 am
#768
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: VIE/PRG
Programs: FB Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,592
From aa.com:
"We charge a $150 unaccompanied service fee (plus tax, where applicable) each way, in addition to the ticket price. This fee covers additional siblings on the same flight." (Emphasis added.)
Since it appears that the four traveling together are not "siblings" (unless they are quadruplets), I would expect to pay a separate fee for each passenger. But it never hurts to ask.
"We charge a $150 unaccompanied service fee (plus tax, where applicable) each way, in addition to the ticket price. This fee covers additional siblings on the same flight." (Emphasis added.)
Since it appears that the four traveling together are not "siblings" (unless they are quadruplets), I would expect to pay a separate fee for each passenger. But it never hurts to ask.
May 27, 2022, 8:51 am
#769
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DAL/DFW
Programs: Unloyal, disloyal
Posts: 84
DFW-MEX in Business. Does that give Flagship Lounge access? Just lounge, not dining.
May 27, 2022, 9:57 am
#770
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
May 27, 2022, 9:58 am
#771
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DAL/DFW
Programs: Unloyal, disloyal
Posts: 84
May 27, 2022, 3:34 pm
#772
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: VIE/PRG
Programs: FB Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,592
From aa.com:
"We charge a $150 unaccompanied service fee (plus tax, where applicable) each way, in addition to the ticket price. This fee covers additional siblings on the same flight." (Emphasis added.)
Since it appears that the four traveling together are not "siblings" (unless they are quadruplets), I would expect to pay a separate fee for each passenger. But it never hurts to ask.
"We charge a $150 unaccompanied service fee (plus tax, where applicable) each way, in addition to the ticket price. This fee covers additional siblings on the same flight." (Emphasis added.)
Since it appears that the four traveling together are not "siblings" (unless they are quadruplets), I would expect to pay a separate fee for each passenger. But it never hurts to ask.
But I guess we just put one agent for them and the rest will follow the flow. After all Munich is okay and Charlotte can not be that big.
May 27, 2022, 4:21 pm
#773
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mexico
Programs: AM Plat, UA Plat, AA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Amex Plat
Posts: 238
Hi!! Does anyone know what benefits I'll get as a AA Gold on BA? Specifically, I'd like to fly Economy MXP-LON and need two checked bags, so I was wondering if I could get those for free.
Also, will I be able to select any emergency exit / extra legroom seats upon check in as in AA?
Thanks
Also, will I be able to select any emergency exit / extra legroom seats upon check in as in AA?
Thanks
May 27, 2022, 4:46 pm
#774
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NYC
Programs: AA - EXP
Posts: 233
Hello!
Upgrade question - If I book a flight on Qantas.com that is JFK - LAX (AA metal QF ticket) then LAX - SYD (QF metal QF ticket) will I be able to be on the upgrade list for the JFK-LAX as an EXP?
Thank you!
Upgrade question - If I book a flight on Qantas.com that is JFK - LAX (AA metal QF ticket) then LAX - SYD (QF metal QF ticket) will I be able to be on the upgrade list for the JFK-LAX as an EXP?
Thank you!
May 27, 2022, 4:56 pm
#775
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 106
Specifically: Basic Economy fares bought on or after April 1, 2021, are non-refundable and non-changeable for flights originating in North America, South America and certain countries in Asia. For flights originating outside North or South America the no change fee applies, but you may owe a difference in ticket price
May 27, 2022, 11:36 pm
#776
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: sometimes, strangely, I find myself at home
Programs: I need to do better in managing my affiliations. Oops, I overshot the runway for status next year.
Posts: 650
Do reservations just disappear? Do I have to keep the record locators/ticket numbers with me all the time (and not rely on the app)?
Reservations I made ~6 months ago didn't showing up in my app when I checked my app.
I had penned the flights onto my calendar. I made note of just the route and times.
The flight I booked had a schedule change but am I expect that it doesn't show in my app. The same thing has happened to me on AS.
Thank you.
Reservations I made ~6 months ago didn't showing up in my app when I checked my app.
I had penned the flights onto my calendar. I made note of just the route and times.
The flight I booked had a schedule change but am I expect that it doesn't show in my app. The same thing has happened to me on AS.
Thank you.
May 28, 2022, 7:09 pm
#777
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
I'm a little rusty with my AA award rules.
If I booked DOH-ZRH-MAD on miles is it possible to have the agent drop just the ZRH-MAD segment without cancelling the entire award? I guess I could also not fly the ZRH-MAD segment when the time comes but I'd rather cancel it now.
Thanks!
If I booked DOH-ZRH-MAD on miles is it possible to have the agent drop just the ZRH-MAD segment without cancelling the entire award? I guess I could also not fly the ZRH-MAD segment when the time comes but I'd rather cancel it now.
Thanks!
May 29, 2022, 6:34 am
#778
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
I'm a little rusty with my AA award rules.
If I booked DOH-ZRH-MAD on miles is it possible to have the agent drop just the ZRH-MAD segment without cancelling the entire award? I guess I could also not fly the ZRH-MAD segment when the time comes but I'd rather cancel it now.
Thanks!
If I booked DOH-ZRH-MAD on miles is it possible to have the agent drop just the ZRH-MAD segment without cancelling the entire award? I guess I could also not fly the ZRH-MAD segment when the time comes but I'd rather cancel it now.
Thanks!
May 29, 2022, 6:36 am
#779
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
Do reservations just disappear? Do I have to keep the record locators/ticket numbers with me all the time (and not rely on the app)?
Reservations I made ~6 months ago didn't showing up in my app when I checked my app.
I had penned the flights onto my calendar. I made note of just the route and times.
The flight I booked had a schedule change but am I expect that it doesn't show in my app. The same thing has happened to me on AS.
Reservations I made ~6 months ago didn't showing up in my app when I checked my app.
I had penned the flights onto my calendar. I made note of just the route and times.
The flight I booked had a schedule change but am I expect that it doesn't show in my app. The same thing has happened to me on AS.
May 29, 2022, 11:43 am
#780
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Aeroplan 25k, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 194
Hi!! Does anyone know what benefits I'll get as a AA Gold on BA? Specifically, I'd like to fly Economy MXP-LON and need two checked bags, so I was wondering if I could get those for free.
Also, will I be able to select any emergency exit / extra legroom seats upon check in as in AA?
Also, will I be able to select any emergency exit / extra legroom seats upon check in as in AA?
As to seat selection, oneworld Ruby does provide an advance seat selection benefit, in that you can select seats free of charge 7 days prior to departure (though, to your point, this excludes exit row). More details here: https://www.britishairways.com/en-us...ving-your-seat (see the dropdown for "Executive Club Members")
You will also have priority check-in and priority boarding.
For all benefits, just make sure your AA number is attached to your BA reservation.