Booking multiple Flights at Same Time
Jan 13, 2025 | 8:50 am
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Booking multiple Flights at Same Time
I am currently scheduled to fly DCA-PHX, departing at 5:05PM and arriving at 8:28PM. I then need to fly PHX-SFO, and the flight I would like to book departs at 5:47PM. I am unable to change the DCA leg (I'm the main traveler, and I used a companion pass for a friend). My hope is to do a SDC or SDS to an earlier flight out of DCA, arriving in time to catch the PHX-SFO flight.
Will AA allow me to book the desired flight at the same time? Or do I need to remove the FF number from my reservation when I book? Will I run the risk it is canceled by AA due to a multiple booking? The only other option is to book on SW, but obviously, would much prefer AA.
Will AA allow me to book the desired flight at the same time? Or do I need to remove the FF number from my reservation when I book? Will I run the risk it is canceled by AA due to a multiple booking? The only other option is to book on SW, but obviously, would much prefer AA.
Jan 13, 2025 | 8:54 am
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I am currently scheduled to fly DCA-PHX, departing at 5:05PM and arriving at 8:28PM. I then need to fly PHX-SFO, and the flight I would like to book departs at 5:47PM. I am unable to change the DCA leg (I'm the main traveler, and I used a companion pass for a friend). My hope is to do a SDC or SDS to an earlier flight out of DCA, arriving in time to catch the PHX-SFO flight.
Will AA allow me to book the desired flight at the same time? Or do I need to remove the FF number from my reservation when I book? Will I run the risk it is canceled by AA due to a multiple booking? The only other option is to book on SW, but obviously, would much prefer AA.
Will AA allow me to book the desired flight at the same time? Or do I need to remove the FF number from my reservation when I book? Will I run the risk it is canceled by AA due to a multiple booking? The only other option is to book on SW, but obviously, would much prefer AA.
Jan 13, 2025 | 9:07 am
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Does it matter if I include or omit my FF number then?
Jan 13, 2025 | 4:46 pm
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While less common, there are certainly known instances of AA cancelling duplicate reservations even after both are ticketed.