Multiple Pax and Fare Classes
Jan 12, 2023 | 10:29 am
#1
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Multiple Pax and Fare Classes
My wife and I are about to book a trip on AA with some OW codeshares.
Currently one of the legs shows I1. So when I search for 2 tickets it pushes us both to R.
Can they manually book our two tickets on the same PNR but one of us in I and one of us in R for this specific flight leg?
She is OW Sapphire and I am none so we want to be on the same PNR.
Currently one of the legs shows I1. So when I search for 2 tickets it pushes us both to R.
Can they manually book our two tickets on the same PNR but one of us in I and one of us in R for this specific flight leg?
She is OW Sapphire and I am none so we want to be on the same PNR.
Jan 12, 2023 | 10:37 am
#2
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My wife and I are about to book a trip on AA with some OW codeshares.
Currently one of the legs shows I1. So when I search for 2 tickets it pushes us both to R.
Can they manually book our two tickets on the same PNR but one of us in I and one of us in R for this specific flight leg?
She is OW Sapphire and I am none so we want to be on the same PNR.
Currently one of the legs shows I1. So when I search for 2 tickets it pushes us both to R.
Can they manually book our two tickets on the same PNR but one of us in I and one of us in R for this specific flight leg?
She is OW Sapphire and I am none so we want to be on the same PNR.
Jan 12, 2023 | 11:02 am
#3
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No there is no way to do it I believe. I'd weigh if it really is worth it to be linked together based on what benefits of her status you are planning on using. If the fare difference is substantial I would book one ticket and then wait a day or two and see if another seat in I opens up before booking the second one.
Booking separate reservations shouldn't cause too much of a headache, MCE seating can be easily obtained by calling AA as stated above.
If you will have a lot of luggage, only she will get the two free bags as OWS instead of two bags each if you book separately.
If she has a non-US based OWS status you should have business lounge access, and that does not require you to be on the same reservation.
Booking separate reservations shouldn't cause too much of a headache, MCE seating can be easily obtained by calling AA as stated above.
If you will have a lot of luggage, only she will get the two free bags as OWS instead of two bags each if you book separately.
If she has a non-US based OWS status you should have business lounge access, and that does not require you to be on the same reservation.
Jan 12, 2023 | 11:03 am
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By calling AA can an AAgent issue under one PNR, two passengers under two different fares? I am wondering...
Jan 12, 2023 | 11:05 am
#5
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Thanks all. Actually I will be AS MVP Gold by the time of travel like my wife so maybe its not a big deal to be separate.
And, if you couldnt tell from the fare classes, we are buying biz class directly so we get free bags and lounge access from that anyway. I guess just in terms of if things get messed up it might be better to be on one PNR. The fare difference is about $600.
And, if you couldnt tell from the fare classes, we are buying biz class directly so we get free bags and lounge access from that anyway. I guess just in terms of if things get messed up it might be better to be on one PNR. The fare difference is about $600.
Jan 12, 2023 | 12:29 pm
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IMO for a savings of $600 it's a no-brainer to have 2 separate PNRs.
As others have noted, just call and have AA "link" them.
As others have noted, just call and have AA "link" them.
Jan 12, 2023 | 12:46 pm
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As I understand it, you are considering purchasing one ticket in I and one in R. For even greater savings, you could potentially try the technique that's been under discussion in this thread (see post #19), although it is apparently not guaranteed to work for all (see post #26 and following). The idea is that you try to simultaneously book the last available I fare in two browsers at once, and you might find that both are honored. You still have the two separate PNR issue, but it sounds like maybe that is not a big deal in your situation. Good luck.
Jan 12, 2023 | 12:54 pm
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As I understand it, you are considering purchasing one ticket in I and one in R. For even greater savings, you could potentially try the technique that's been under discussion in this thread (see post #19), although it is apparently not guaranteed to work for all (see post #26 and following). The idea is that you try to simultaneously book the last available I fare in two browsers at once, and you might find that both are honored. You still have the two separate PNR issue, but it sounds like maybe that is not a big deal in your situation. Good luck.
Jan 12, 2023 | 9:39 pm
#9
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My wife and I are about to book a trip on AA with some OW codeshares.
Currently one of the legs shows I1. So when I search for 2 tickets it pushes us both to R.
Can they manually book our two tickets on the same PNR but one of us in I and one of us in R for this specific flight leg?
She is OW Sapphire and I am none so we want to be on the same PNR.
Currently one of the legs shows I1. So when I search for 2 tickets it pushes us both to R.
Can they manually book our two tickets on the same PNR but one of us in I and one of us in R for this specific flight leg?
She is OW Sapphire and I am none so we want to be on the same PNR.
Jan 13, 2023 | 6:56 am
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