AA EXP (OWE) Benefits / AsiaMiles Earning
Oct 24, 2017, 2:12 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: AA GOLD
Posts: 86
AA EXP (OWE) Benefits / AsiaMiles Earning
I have a roundtrip coming up, flying PEK-HKG-DEL. I'm an AA EXP, which means I have OWE status and am eager to use the first class lounge in HKG.
However, I'm booked on an economy (M) ticket that doesn't earn miles on AAdvantage.
Do you have suggestions for how I can still get my OWE benefits on both of my HKG layovers while crediting to AsiaMiles?
My thought is that I'll check in with my AA # in PEK, then ask to switch to Asiamiles at the gate in PEK. I'll do the same on my return. In case it matters, I value having access to the first lounge more than I value the mileage earning.
Thanks for your help.
However, I'm booked on an economy (M) ticket that doesn't earn miles on AAdvantage.
Do you have suggestions for how I can still get my OWE benefits on both of my HKG layovers while crediting to AsiaMiles?
My thought is that I'll check in with my AA # in PEK, then ask to switch to Asiamiles at the gate in PEK. I'll do the same on my return. In case it matters, I value having access to the first lounge more than I value the mileage earning.
Thanks for your help.
Oct 24, 2017, 2:35 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: New York
Programs: AA, CX, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,484
You could simply show your AA card at the lounge and get access. No need to change if that's the only OWE benefit you are seeking. There are reports claiming it is no longer allowed. See discussion here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...l-allowed.html
Note that AM expires in 3 years, regardless of qualifying activities.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...l-allowed.html
Note that AM expires in 3 years, regardless of qualifying activities.
Last edited by andersonCooper; Oct 24, 2017 at 2:46 pm
Oct 24, 2017, 4:11 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: AA GOLD
Posts: 86
You could simply show your AA card at the lounge and get access. No need to change if that's the only OWE benefit you are seeking. There are reports claiming it is no longer allowed. See discussion here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...l-allowed.html
Note that AM expires in 3 years, regardless of qualifying activities.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...l-allowed.html
Note that AM expires in 3 years, regardless of qualifying activities.
Oct 24, 2017, 4:41 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
Programs: QF Emerald. SQ Gold.
Posts: 3,169
whilst i expect to fly in class paid, it is well known CX is prone to oversell. as OWE you stand spme chance which is probably more worthy than petty few k asiamiles
Oct 25, 2017, 2:48 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 139
Maybe you could keep your AA# on the reservation and enjoy the benefit your status brings you and claimed the "missing miles" through AM later on. That should be fine as long as the miles have never been claimed and accrued to any FFP before since M class is not eligible for earning miles on AA
Oct 25, 2017, 1:23 pm
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: AA GOLD
Posts: 86
Maybe you could keep your AA# on the reservation and enjoy the benefit your status brings you and claimed the "missing miles" through AM later on. That should be fine as long as the miles have never been claimed and accrued to any FFP before since M class is not eligible for earning miles on AA
Oct 25, 2017, 3:39 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: CX Diamond, AA CK (quit 2018), Starwood Platinum, National EXC Elite
Posts: 283
Yes, while I was running up to DM. CX MPC on BP and handled lady in lounge my AA OWE card. Have heard rumblings that it can be agent specific though.
Worst case - At check in have AA OWE as FFP on BP, use the lounge, and then switch at gate to whatever you want to accrue to. Note that special seats and op up's will be impacted though if program changed to is less than what was originally on your BP.
Worst case - At check in have AA OWE as FFP on BP, use the lounge, and then switch at gate to whatever you want to accrue to. Note that special seats and op up's will be impacted though if program changed to is less than what was originally on your BP.