AA removes free MCE seating perk for BA elites [Update : now restored]
Oct 25, 2020, 10:09 am
#106
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: DFW or GOT or...
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott GFL
Posts: 817
Restored would mean you would have to book main cabin as opposed to BE on AA, economy optimal as opposed to basic on IB, world traveller (checked baggage) as opposed to world traveller (hand baggage only) on BA...
If this works in the lowest economy fare option, it would actually be an improvement, not a return to the previous status quo.
If this works in the lowest economy fare option, it would actually be an improvement, not a return to the previous status quo.
The other day the cost for the MCE seats was changed to 0.00USD.
LcS
Oct 25, 2020, 11:33 am
#107
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
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I am booked in the lowest of low fares ($79 DFW-CVG rt) basic economy, no AA status, my BA Silver/OneWorld Sapphire membership number is in the reservation. Previous trips I have been able to book the MCE seats for free, but not this time. I was unable to book the MCE seats without coughing up 62.00USD each direction, so I grabbed a free aisle seat further back and waited, and followed this thread.
The other day the cost for the MCE seats was changed to 0.00USD.
LcS
The other day the cost for the MCE seats was changed to 0.00USD.
LcS
Nov 1, 2020, 10:45 am
#108
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
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Posts: 5,660
According to the AA's forum, it might be a bug showing a charge for companions; however, the status holder and up to 8 companions will be able to select MCE seats for free. Case of point, I was able to select my MCE seats for free, my companion show the amount. A quick message to Twitter got the MCE seats assigned with no cost. It is safe to say that if you phone AA or reach out to Twitter, they will be able to assigned MCE seats for you and your companions.
Elite member access
Who gets complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats?
- AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum members
- oneworld® Sapphire and Emerald members with elite status on British Airways, Iberia, Finnair or Japan Airlines
AAdvantage® Gold and oneworld® Ruby members*
Enjoy complimentary access within 24 hours of departure when seats are available.*oneworld® Ruby members with elite status on British Airways, Iberia, Finnair or Japan Airlines
Nov 8, 2020, 11:41 am
#109
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA,CX, BA, Priority Club, SPG, Hilton
Posts: 1,397
To update any concerns about companions being charged for, the wording has now been updated that the 8 companion benefit still applies.
*oneworld® Ruby members with elite status on British Airways, Iberia, Finnair or Japan Airlines
Elite member access
Who gets complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats?
- AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum members
- oneworld® Sapphire and Emerald members with elite status on British Airways, Iberia, Finnair or Japan Airlines
AAdvantage® Gold and oneworld® Ruby members*
Enjoy complimentary access within 24 hours of departure when seats are available.*oneworld® Ruby members with elite status on British Airways, Iberia, Finnair or Japan Airlines