Jan 1, 22, 2:46 pm
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Welcome to the 2022 "NEWBIE LOUNGE"Ask Your Consolidated / Combined AA Questions Here (flame free)
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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.
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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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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.
Don't hesitate to contact a moderator or another member if you have any additional questions. You can PM the Moderators by clicking on
, which pops up a message box; the message goes to all this forum's Moderators. Note that unlike some sites with paid staff moderators, FlyerTalk Moderators are volunteers, and most work, travel, go on holiday, etc. You can Private Message us using the PM system (My Flyertalk) and our handles.We're glad you've chosen to join the Flyertalk frequent flyer community!
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Link to American Airlines Conditions of Carriage
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NOTE: See below for links to the archived older threads.
Q. How can I find information more easily than reading through all the threads? Now that I'm here, what do I do next?
Check out the following resources:
- FAQ: American Airlines and AAdvantage - Please check here first! (Our FAQ were originally written for the pre-merger AA forum, but there's still a lot of useful information there.)
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- Airport Code Guide (How do I decode an airport code / find one for a city?)
Searching can be key to finding important information and answers without waiting for someone to drop by and answer, and it helps prevent that information fragmentation. FlyerTalk Advanced Search can seem quirky to the infrequent user, but it's fairly powerful if one knows how to use it. There are several ways to search:
- Canarsie's Using the Search Feature on FlyerTalk: The Definitive Thread has relocated to the Information Desk Forum; it can be found there.
- One can search FlyerTalk with Google with this web form.
- Or, if you are used to Google search, use Google Advanced Search and insert www.flyertalk.com in the "site or domain" box.
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.
FlyerTalk Rules (We all agree to abide by these, and are held accountable.)
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
Sep 29, 22, 8:50 pm
#1426
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: AA Platinumium
Posts: 673
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, 22, 9:15 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, 22, 9:20 pm
#1428
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 25,959
Originally Posted by Bradhattan
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, 22, 2:18 am
#1429
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 9,822
Originally Posted by HLU
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, 22, 2:25 am
#1430
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 9,822
Originally Posted by allset2travel
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, 22, 8:47 am
#1431
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 13,218
Originally Posted by HLU
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, 22, 9:32 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, 22, 9:41 am
#1433
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 13,218
Originally Posted by HLU
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, 22, 4:05 pm
#1434
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP Gold
Posts: 2,178
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, 22, 4:19 pm
#1435
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: TX
Programs: Alaska, AA, Marriott
Posts: 937
Originally Posted by pcoll
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, 22, 9:00 pm
#1436
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Phoenix
Programs: American Airlines EXP, United Airlines Gold, Marriott - Titanium
Posts: 8
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, 22, 9:02 pm
#1437
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 7,654
Old-timer with a newbie question on an issue Ive 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 DWs 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 DWs ticket intact? Booking new would cost appreciably more.
Thanks.
Sep 30, 22, 11:08 pm
#1438
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: VNY | BUR | LAX
Programs: AAdvantage | MileagePlus
Posts: 18,070
Originally Posted by RogueFlyerOne
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.
Oct 1, 22, 12:46 am
#1439
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 9,822
Originally Posted by beltway
Old-timer with a newbie question on an issue Ive 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 DWs 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 DWs ticket intact? Booking new would cost appreciably more.
Thanks.
