NEWBIE LOUNGE 2022-2023: Ask AA newbie questions here - flame-free thread
Sep 15, 2022, 7:36 am
#1336
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: BONVOY Titanium, Hilton, AAdvantage Gold, UA Silver, Jet Blue
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I wish I'd read this yesterday before transferring Marriott points. Oh well! Trying to find a way to get 40K LPs when only doing short flights. I'll have 30 flights by the end of the month. Considering upgrading my base Barclays card.
Sep 15, 2022, 7:57 am
#1337
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Checked luggage question: I am on a basic economy ticket, but I have an AAdvantage Citi Executive card (I am an AU), though I didn't use it to buy this ticket. Can I show that when I go to the airport to get a free checked bag, or will I really be stuck paying the $30?
Sep 15, 2022, 8:08 am
#1338
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I really should have done my research in advance. Thank you for answering this.-J.
Sep 15, 2022, 2:36 pm
#1339
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Plat, PC Plat
Posts: 13
Newbie Question - Bag Required to Travel with Passenger
I checked into my flight over 45 minutes before departure and tried to check my bag about 40 minutes before departure. The agent wouldn't let me check my bag and forced me to rebook my flight. Her reasoning was the bag has to fly on the same flight as the passenger. Has anyone else had that happen before?
Admittedly, I normally fly WN, and I swear I've been able to check a bag late and have it come in on a later flight and delivered to my room.
Admittedly, I normally fly WN, and I swear I've been able to check a bag late and have it come in on a later flight and delivered to my room.
Sep 15, 2022, 2:53 pm
#1340
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I checked into my flight over 45 minutes before departure and tried to check my bag about 40 minutes before departure. The agent wouldn't let me check my bag and forced me to rebook my flight. Her reasoning was the bag has to fly on the same flight as the passenger. Has anyone else had that happen before?
Admittedly, I normally fly WN, and I swear I've been able to check a bag late and have it come in on a later flight and delivered to my room.
Admittedly, I normally fly WN, and I swear I've been able to check a bag late and have it come in on a later flight and delivered to my room.
But there is no rule requiring that bags accompany the passenger on domestic flights.
Sep 15, 2022, 2:59 pm
#1341
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I checked into my flight over 45 minutes before departure and tried to check my bag about 40 minutes before departure. The agent wouldn't let me check my bag and forced me to rebook my flight. Her reasoning was the bag has to fly on the same flight as the passenger. Has anyone else had that happen before?
Admittedly, I normally fly WN, and I swear I've been able to check a bag late and have it come in on a later flight and delivered to my room.
Admittedly, I normally fly WN, and I swear I've been able to check a bag late and have it come in on a later flight and delivered to my room.
Sep 15, 2022, 3:05 pm
#1342
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There's no rule requiring bags accompany the passenger on domestic flights, but AA won't let you voluntarily separate from your bags. And even if they would, I guarantee they wouldn't be willing to deliver the bag to you as the OP suggested, instead of making you come retrieve it at the airport.
Sep 15, 2022, 5:06 pm
#1343
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: TX
Programs: Alaska, AA, Marriott
Posts: 943
Checked luggage question: I am on a basic economy ticket, but I have an AAdvantage Citi Executive card (I am an AU), though I didn't use it to buy this ticket. Can I show that when I go to the airport to get a free checked bag, or will I really be stuck paying the $30?
Sep 15, 2022, 8:19 pm
#1344
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He is an authorized user, not the primary cardholder. Authorized users do not receive the free one checked bag benefit, only the primary cardholder does and up to four additional persons traveling with him or her on the same reservation.
Last edited by TWA884; Sep 16, 2022 at 4:17 am
Sep 16, 2022, 1:28 am
#1345
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 57
Do I need to complete 30 segment requirement before reaching 120K/200K loyalty points (LP) mark to qualify for Loyalty Choice Rewards (LCR) ?
I am likely to cross LP threshold before meeting segment requirements. Does that mea:
I am likely to cross LP threshold before meeting segment requirements. Does that mea:
- I will have to forfeit LCR if I reach LP threshold before meeting 30 segments? or
- LCR will be delayed until I satisfied bother requirements?
Sep 16, 2022, 6:13 am
#1346
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Do I need to complete 30 segment requirement before reaching 120K/200K loyalty points (LP) mark to qualify for Loyalty Choice Rewards (LCR) ?
I am likely to cross LP threshold before meeting segment requirements. Does that mea:
I am likely to cross LP threshold before meeting segment requirements. Does that mea:
- I will have to forfeit LCR if I reach LP threshold before meeting 30 segments? or
- LCR will be delayed until I satisfied bother requirements?
Sep 16, 2022, 12:44 pm
#1347
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Plat, PC Plat
Posts: 13
Thanks for all of the info. I am still trying to sort this out, as the following is the response I received from AA. Note that all of the check in agent, the supervisor, and the online customer relations stated this, but I cannot find it on the web site.
"Thank you for your most recent response. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your request.
That would be correct, we would not be allowed to board a passenger on a flight then have their luggage go on a separate flight. Passenger's luggage has to travel on the same flight they are scheduled. I hope this information was helpful.
We appreciate your AAdvantage® loyalty very much, Mr. Hanson, and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on board another American flight.
Sincerely,
Joshua Palmer
Customer Relations
American Airlines"
Sep 16, 2022, 12:49 pm
#1348
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Plat, PC Plat
Posts: 13
One other comment, I am normally a Southwest customer, but decided to try AA, because of Southwest scheduling/delay issues lately. I checked the Southwest policy to see how far I was off, and they will check the bag, but do not guarantee it arrives with the booked flight.
"Late Check-InWhen checking baggage, allow sufficient time for it to be placed on your flight. Baggage checked in 45 minutes or less before the scheduled or posted departure time (whichever is later) is considered “Late Check”
Although every effort will be made to get late checked baggage on your flight, in the event your baggage does not arrive with you at your destination, Southwest will not assume delivery charges to get your baggage to you."
"Late Check-InWhen checking baggage, allow sufficient time for it to be placed on your flight. Baggage checked in 45 minutes or less before the scheduled or posted departure time (whichever is later) is considered “Late Check”
Although every effort will be made to get late checked baggage on your flight, in the event your baggage does not arrive with you at your destination, Southwest will not assume delivery charges to get your baggage to you."
Sep 17, 2022, 1:52 am
#1349
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Platinum
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On a flight yesterday AA offered a Barclays Mastercard which would earn a 50K bonus with first purchase, and first year annual fee waived. I already got a Citi signup bonus earlier this year, and I believe those cards have a 48 month period before you could qualify for a bonus if you were to cancel/reapply later. Since Barclays is a different bank, would I be eligible for the bonus? (I assume YES, but am looking for confirmation).
Also, are there any better Barclays offers?
Also, are there any better Barclays offers?
Sep 17, 2022, 6:59 am
#1350
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On a flight yesterday AA offered a Barclays Mastercard which would earn a 50K bonus with first purchase, and first year annual fee waived. I already got a Citi signup bonus earlier this year, and I believe those cards have a 48 month period before you could qualify for a bonus if you were to cancel/reapply later. Since Barclays is a different bank, would I be eligible for the bonus? (I assume YES, but am looking for confirmation).
Also, are there any better Barclays offers?
Also, are there any better Barclays offers?
If your flight offered the 50k consider yourself lucky, not many FA's are able to offer such an incredible bonus!
In all seriousness the 50k offer has been the standard on board offering for years, I would do some internet searching on Doctor of Cedit and the usual blogs to see if anything better is currently out there.
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