Alaska MVP75K on an Intl AA Basic economy ticket
May 1, 2024, 9:50 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Alaska MVP75K on an Intl AA Basic economy ticket
I rarely fly AA, so please excuse the possibly noob questions. I am about to buy an AA Basic economy ticket from PXH to LHR, and am currently an Alaska MVP 75K through a status match. So as I understand it:
1) I can select Main Cabin Extra seats for free
2) Check in upto 2 bags
3) Boarding Group 2.
4) Arrival Lounge access at LHR
Is there anything else I am missing here? is there anyway to score an upgrade on an intl itinerary?
Thank you!
1) I can select Main Cabin Extra seats for free
2) Check in upto 2 bags
3) Boarding Group 2.
4) Arrival Lounge access at LHR
Is there anything else I am missing here? is there anyway to score an upgrade on an intl itinerary?
Thank you!
May 1, 2024, 10:56 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, BAEC Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 345
I rarely fly AA, so please excuse the possibly noob questions. I am about to buy an AA Basic economy ticket from PXH to LHR, and am currently an Alaska MVP 75K through a status match. So as I understand it:
1) I can select Main Cabin Extra seats for free
2) Check in upto 2 bags
3) Boarding Group 2.
4) Arrival Lounge access at LHR
Is there anything else I am missing here? is there anyway to score an upgrade on an intl itinerary?
Thank you!
1) I can select Main Cabin Extra seats for free
2) Check in upto 2 bags
3) Boarding Group 2.
4) Arrival Lounge access at LHR
Is there anything else I am missing here? is there anyway to score an upgrade on an intl itinerary?
Thank you!
May 1, 2024, 11:06 am
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 304
You can check up to 3 bags since you're one world emerald. However, unless you buy a Main Cabin fare, there are no upgrades available for Basic Economy. If you buy main cabin, you can upgrade with miles / co-pay if C upgrade class becomes available or you can pay for the in app upgrade. But with basic economy, you're stuck.
When flying domestic, AA Basic economy, I have been able to select Main Cabin Extra. So when flying Intl, I cannot do that?
May 1, 2024, 11:11 am
#4
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, BAEC Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 345
May 1, 2024, 11:12 am
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