NEWBIE LOUNGE 2022-2023: Ask AA newbie questions here - flame-free thread
Sep 29, 2022, 7:50 pm
#1426
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: AA Plat Pro
Posts: 909
I am AA gold, with 1300 LP to go until Platinum. I want to book tickets at the 30 day mark for pricing reasons. I have at least 1300 LP pending which should post in about a week, but after the 30 day purchase mark, to push me to platinum. Should I book now at the price I like and then try online/call to get MCE? Or is it better to wait until status hits then purchase for MCE/upgrade reasons?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Sep 29, 2022, 8:15 pm
#1427
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 6
Mileage J tickets LAX to South America - Lounge Access?
We have J tickets acquired via mileage redemption from LAX to South America. I haven't been able to figure out if these get us Flagship Lounge - a cash purchase would have been labeled as a Flagship flight, but I am not sure about mileage tickets as it doesn't reference Flagship. Our outbound flight has a stop at JFK and our inbound stops in DFW. If it doesn't get us Flagship, does it get us the minimal Admirals club? Thanks so much!
Sep 29, 2022, 8:20 pm
#1428
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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I am AA gold, with 1300 LP to go until Platinum. I want to book tickets at the 30 day mark for pricing reasons. I have at least 1300 LP pending which should post in about a week, but after the 30 day purchase mark, to push me to platinum. Should I book now at the price I like and then try online/call to get MCE? Or is it better to wait until status hits then purchase for MCE/upgrade reasons?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Sep 30, 2022, 1:18 am
#1429
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
We have J tickets acquired via mileage redemption from LAX to South America. I haven't been able to figure out if these get us Flagship Lounge - a cash purchase would have been labeled as a Flagship flight, but I am not sure about mileage tickets as it doesn't reference Flagship. Our outbound flight has a stop at JFK and our inbound stops in DFW. If it doesn't get us Flagship, does it get us the minimal Admirals club? Thanks so much!
So assuming your flights to South America are to/from a qualifying country (i.e. not Northern SA) you will have no problem accessing the Flagship Lounges at LAX, JFK, and DFW during your trip.
Sep 30, 2022, 1:25 am
#1430
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I want to fly on BA metal with BA flight #s. I also want to book these BA flights on AA web site. The web site kept on pushing AAxxxx codeshares. Is there a way with which I can get pure BA flight #s. OR, do I have to just book them on BA web site and plug in AA FF#?
Please advise! Thanks.
Please advise! Thanks.
Sep 30, 2022, 7:47 am
#1431
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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We have J tickets acquired via mileage redemption from LAX to South America. I haven't been able to figure out if these get us Flagship Lounge - a cash purchase would have been labeled as a Flagship flight, but I am not sure about mileage tickets as it doesn't reference Flagship. Our outbound flight has a stop at JFK and our inbound stops in DFW. If it doesn't get us Flagship, does it get us the minimal Admirals club? Thanks so much!
Where in South America are you flying? That will determine whether you get Flagship Lounge access (northern SA doesn't get Flagship access, deep SA does). No matter what, international business class gives you access to the Admirals Club. AA doesn't distinguish between paid J or mileage J when it comes to lounge access.
Sep 30, 2022, 8:32 am
#1432
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 6
[QUOTE=wrp96;34643474]Where in South America are you flying? That will determine whether you get Flagship Lounge access (northern SA doesn't get Flagship access, deep SA does). No matter what, international business class gives you access to the Admirals Club. AA doesn't distinguish between paid J or mileage J when it comes to lounge access.[/QUO
Thank you both for the replies! Outbound is LAX to Rio, return is Buenos Aires to LAX. We will likely be waiting in Buenos Aires for a while as our flight is late and we have a charter flight in.
Thank you both for the replies! Outbound is LAX to Rio, return is Buenos Aires to LAX. We will likely be waiting in Buenos Aires for a while as our flight is late and we have a charter flight in.
Sep 30, 2022, 8:41 am
#1433
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Yes you will get Flagship Lounge access on this itinerary. Be aware that the check in desks at Buenos Aires won't open until maybe 3 hours before the first flight of the day. If you're going to have a long wait, you might want to see if you can get a tour that will take you and your bags.
Sep 30, 2022, 3:05 pm
#1434
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
Newbie question…
We have flight in a few weeks. several schedule changes.
Now it is First in 2 cabin plane. MIA / LAX
On our flight details page there is an offer to purchase a day pass for lounge.
If purchased now, will it be accepted on day of travel?
We have flight in a few weeks. several schedule changes.
Now it is First in 2 cabin plane. MIA / LAX
On our flight details page there is an offer to purchase a day pass for lounge.
If purchased now, will it be accepted on day of travel?
Sep 30, 2022, 3:19 pm
#1435
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: TX
Programs: Alaska, AA, Marriott
Posts: 943
Sep 30, 2022, 8:00 pm
#1436
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Phoenix
Programs: American Airlines EXP, United Airlines Gold, Marriott - Titanium
Posts: 22
Hi everyone,
Flying LAX to Miami on Flight 362 787-800. Currently in Premium Economy. As an EXP with about 140K LP for this year, what are the chances of being bumped to Business class? Would it be worth it to use Points for upgrade? Unfortunately my last two SWU's expired in August before I could book the flight. Thanks!
Also, is there a thread that explains all the "TLA's" (three letter acronyms) everyone uses here? I've figured out a few, but some are puzzling. :-)
Flying LAX to Miami on Flight 362 787-800. Currently in Premium Economy. As an EXP with about 140K LP for this year, what are the chances of being bumped to Business class? Would it be worth it to use Points for upgrade? Unfortunately my last two SWU's expired in August before I could book the flight. Thanks!
Also, is there a thread that explains all the "TLA's" (three letter acronyms) everyone uses here? I've figured out a few, but some are puzzling. :-)
Sep 30, 2022, 8:02 pm
#1437
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Old-timer with a newbie question on an issue I’ve never faced before.
Am currently holding award tickets (single PNR for O/W award) for me + DW on upcoming travel. It now appears I may need to travel earlier to the destination. Can AA change the award to remove me (and refund the miles) but leave my DW’s ticket intact? Booking new would cost appreciably more.
Thanks.
Am currently holding award tickets (single PNR for O/W award) for me + DW on upcoming travel. It now appears I may need to travel earlier to the destination. Can AA change the award to remove me (and refund the miles) but leave my DW’s ticket intact? Booking new would cost appreciably more.
Thanks.
Sep 30, 2022, 10:08 pm
#1438
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,631
Hi everyone,
Flying LAX to Miami on Flight 362 787-800. Currently in Premium Economy. As an EXP with about 140K LP for this year, what are the chances of being bumped to Business class? Would it be worth it to use Points for upgrade? Unfortunately my last two SWU's expired in August before I could book the flight. Thanks!
Also, is there a thread that explains all the "TLA's" (three letter acronyms) everyone uses here? I've figured out a few, but some are puzzling. :-)
Flying LAX to Miami on Flight 362 787-800. Currently in Premium Economy. As an EXP with about 140K LP for this year, what are the chances of being bumped to Business class? Would it be worth it to use Points for upgrade? Unfortunately my last two SWU's expired in August before I could book the flight. Thanks!
Also, is there a thread that explains all the "TLA's" (three letter acronyms) everyone uses here? I've figured out a few, but some are puzzling. :-)
As far as acronyms are concerned, we have a Glossary.
Sep 30, 2022, 11:46 pm
#1439
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
Old-timer with a newbie question on an issue I’ve never faced before.
Am currently holding award tickets (single PNR for O/W award) for me + DW on upcoming travel. It now appears I may need to travel earlier to the destination. Can AA change the award to remove me (and refund the miles) but leave my DW’s ticket intact? Booking new would cost appreciably more.
Thanks.
Am currently holding award tickets (single PNR for O/W award) for me + DW on upcoming travel. It now appears I may need to travel earlier to the destination. Can AA change the award to remove me (and refund the miles) but leave my DW’s ticket intact? Booking new would cost appreciably more.
Thanks.
Oct 1, 2022, 5:54 am
#1440
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 31
So the new program's earning period ends 2/28, loyalty points don't rollover or anything do they?
If I end the year with 90,000 loyalty points, I still start next year at 0?
If I end the year with 90,000 loyalty points, I still start next year at 0?