FlyerTalk Forums - American Airlines | AAdvantage https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ American Airlines AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles Merged Airline and Programs en Wed, 13 May 2026 22:54:18 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - American Airlines | AAdvantage https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ New World Cup branded amenity kits https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217898-new-world-cup-branded-amenity-kits.html Wed, 13 May 2026 20:49:57 GMT Source: https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2026/American-introduces-limited-edition-US-Soccer-amenity-kits-MGK-OB-05/ ---Quote--- Designed for the journey and the celebration, these amenity kits can move with fans from the cabin to the... Source: https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2026/American-introduces-limited-edition-US-Soccer-amenity-kits-MGK-OB-05/
Designed for the journey and the celebration, these amenity kits can move with fans from the cabin to the stadium all summer long.
  • Flagship® First and Flagship Suite® Preferred seats: A clear bag with blue leather piping and a removeable crossbody strap.
  • Flagship® Business and Flagship Suite® seats: A clear bag with leather piping detail that can be worn two ways — as a belt bag or crossbody.
  • Premium Economy: A clear pouch with a removeable wrist strap.
]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage skydelt https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217898-new-world-cup-branded-amenity-kits.html Upgrade only one partner (Iberia) segment of an AA-sold 4-segment itinerary? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217854-upgrade-only-one-partner-iberia-segment-aa-sold-4-segment-itinerary.html Wed, 13 May 2026 07:43:50 GMT I purchased (money, not miles) through AA.com, a 4-segment itinerary: BCN-MAD (op by Iberia, AA code, coach class) connecting to MAD-PHL (AA op, AA code, premium economy), returning entirely in business class (PHL-MAD AA op AA code, MAD-BCN IB op... I purchased (money, not miles) through AA.com, a 4-segment itinerary:
BCN-MAD (op by Iberia, AA code, coach class) connecting to MAD-PHL (AA op, AA code, premium economy), returning entirely in business class (PHL-MAD AA op AA code, MAD-BCN IB op AA code).
I want to upgrade just the first (IB op, AA code, AA sold) segment (BCN-MAD) to business class, because IB domestic/European flights, unless you're super premium, pretty much always force gate checking normal carry-on baggage. (BCN-MAD is short, and squeezing me and my wife into an IB A321 for that segment would be ok, but the gate-check is something I'd Just Really Rather Avoid).

AA says they can't do anything (except re-price the entire itinerary, now months later, with lower availability, and if that had even been available for sale when I first bought it, I would have bought it that way), and IB says they can't do anything (because AA sold it). [edit] clarification: IB chat/email says that; talking to a nice lady at IB's Madrid call centre just now, she says that it can be done - only via web/app - starting exactly three weeks prior to the scheduled flight date.
Ugh.
Other than in future pay a travel agent to book the the-airlines'-websites-don't-want-to-sell class combinations, is there any *presently* way to pay to upgrade just this first BCN-MAD leg? Or am I stuck with almost certainly gate-checking my carry-on bags from BCN-MAD (unless, three weeks ahead, the IB agent is right, it being AA-sold doesn't block even that, and capacity remains available)? (There's plenty of time between flights, so it'll almost surely work, I just don't like it).
[ I have already put in, on IB's website, an upgrade *bid*, but I'd be okay paying a bit more to confirm it, if there's any way to do it; it's amazing to me that they do have the last-minute bid option but they don't seem to offer a confirmed-in-advance upgrade even at a higher price].

thanks, ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage libove https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217854-upgrade-only-one-partner-iberia-segment-aa-sold-4-segment-itinerary.html AA 784 (May 12) CLT-MUC diverted to JFK-reason? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217842-aa-784-may-12-clt-muc-diverted-jfk-reason.html Wed, 13 May 2026 00:42:07 GMT I am sure there may be a diversion thread I missed, so please forgive me. My friends are on this flight but seeing as it's trans-Atlantic, they cannot yet respond because they don't have internet. Flighty popped up with the notification, but I can't find the reason. Flighty stats show the usual but not the reason. A I don't have EF or anything fancier than Flighty and FR24, which show the plane got east of the southern part of NB, and turned back as it was in the Atlantic (closer to USA than the UK).

Appreciate the help. Again, forgive me if I sound like a worrywart. I did try all my flight apps and even sent an AI bot to comb the web! ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage travelingdrsuz https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217842-aa-784-may-12-clt-muc-diverted-jfk-reason.html DFW Skylink Maintenance May 12th and May 13th https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217834-dfw-skylink-maintenance-may-12th-may-13th.html Tue, 12 May 2026 21:46:36 GMT Got notification Skylink is under maintenance from 10pm tonight until 1pm tomorrow. Got notification Skylink is under maintenance from 10pm tonight until 1pm tomorrow. ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage wrp96 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217834-dfw-skylink-maintenance-may-12th-may-13th.html Confirmed SWU, flight has been canceled by AA with no auto rebook https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217828-confirmed-swu-flight-has-been-canceled-aa-no-auto-rebook.html Tue, 12 May 2026 19:07:46 GMT I wanted to see what the consensus was before calling AA as far as my options are concerned. I have flights booked (rt) Phl-MIA-EZE with a system wide upgrade confirmed for one direction of the trip. The certificate expired in March, and was... I wanted to see what the consensus was before calling AA as far as my options are concerned. I have flights booked (rt) Phl-MIA-EZE with a system wide upgrade confirmed for one direction of the trip. The certificate expired in March, and was confirmed upon booking. The flights are scheduled during the EZE. Runway project reducing the flights into and out of EZE for 2 weeks. The legs involving EZE have been canceled, and it does not look like will be reinstated. I was not set on going to Buenos Aires. Was looking for a confirmable SWE, on a trip that I would be happy to take as a good use of the certificate. What do you think my options will be to preserve the SWE, and also get greater value than Phl-MIA.
Thank you for your thoughts and advice. ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage tbd1579 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217828-confirmed-swu-flight-has-been-canceled-aa-no-auto-rebook.html AKL to LAX 02/2027 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217662-akl-lax-02-2027-a.html Sat, 09 May 2026 20:42:50 GMT Looking to book Business Class on AA metal from AKL to LAX on or about 02/16/2027. The AA website shows no Premium cabin availability even though the seat maps show it to be pretty wide open. Is this typical (I think not) or is an equipment... Looking to book Business Class on AA metal from AKL to LAX on or about 02/16/2027. The AA website shows no Premium cabin availability even though the seat maps show it to be pretty wide open. Is this typical (I think not) or is an equipment change likely or is it something else? Any insights?
]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage JohnVernon https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217662-akl-lax-02-2027-a.html Instant Status Pass LP Backdate? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217632-instant-status-pass-lp-backdate.html Sat, 09 May 2026 11:51:22 GMT Phase 1 of the status match expires end of may My credit card statement cycle ends the 1st week of June I will have plenty of LPs this statement cycle to finish the status match completely however they wont post until I am at the beginning of... Phase 1 of the status match expires end of may
My credit card statement cycle ends the 1st week of June
I will have plenty of LPs this statement cycle to finish the status match completely however they wont post until I am at the beginning of phase 2 which will be 4 months
Does AA backdate spend LPs for the sake of the match or do I have to wait a whole 4 months to go from PP to EP?
I fear I know the answer but curious if AA has ever awarded EP as a courtesy since the match would be 100% complete ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage gammacentauri https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217632-instant-status-pass-lp-backdate.html Does SWU get refunded for IRROPS (see details below) https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217631-does-swu-get-refunded-irrops-see-details-below.html Sat, 09 May 2026 11:18:00 GMT Upgraded to J using SWU. Now the best lounge agent ever was able to first rebook me on a PE seat from MAD -> CLT -> DFW and then kept trying and booked...]]> Flight from Alicante to Madrid delayed due to weather, missed MAD - DFW flight booked on PE -> Upgraded to J using SWU.

Now the best lounge agent ever was able to first rebook me on a PE seat from MAD -> CLT -> DFW and then kept trying and booked me again on MAD -> DFW on Iberia in J (not the best seat in the house (8L) but I get back home tonight without another connection).

Question is does the business class seat in Iberia cost me the SWU or can I expect a refund of the same? ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage srikp https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217631-does-swu-get-refunded-irrops-see-details-below.html Complementary Uprade then downgrade prior to boarding https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217619-complementary-uprade-then-downgrade-prior-boarding.html Sat, 09 May 2026 04:46:25 GMT What happens when on a domestic flight you receive a complimentary upgrade with a boarding pass and then you are downgraded prior to boarding? Are you entitled to any compensation? What happens when on a domestic flight you receive a complimentary upgrade with a boarding pass and then you are downgraded prior to boarding? Are you entitled to any compensation? ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage Centurion https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217619-complementary-uprade-then-downgrade-prior-boarding.html New promo: 1 bonus mile per base mile on nonstop US–Australia/NZ, AA/QF, up to 25k bo https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217572-new-promo-1-bonus-mile-per-base-mile-nonstop-usoaustralia-nz-aa-qf-up-25k-bo.html Fri, 08 May 2026 02:11:21 GMT I’m seeing a (targeted?) AAdvantage promo in the AA app for Australia/New Zealand travel. Key terms as shown: * Register and book by May 31, 2026 * Travel must be completed by March 31, 2027 * Earn 1 AAdvantage bonus mile per base mile on... I’m seeing a (targeted?) AAdvantage promo in the AA app for Australia/New Zealand travel.

Key terms as shown:

* Register and book by May 31, 2026
* Travel must be completed by March 31, 2027
* Earn 1 AAdvantage bonus mile per base mile on eligible flights
* Maximum bonus: 25,000 AAdvantage bonus miles
* Eligible flights must be marketed by American Airlines and operated by American or Qantas
* Promo appears limited to nonstop flights between the 48 contiguous United States and Australia/New Zealand
* Award tickets, Basic Economy, and fare classes that do not earn base miles are excluded
* Bonus miles do not count toward status qualification or Million Miler status
* Terms say connecting segments within and/or internationally to/from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand booked in the same itinerary are not eligible for the bonus

The last point is the interesting one to me. It reads like AA is trying to limit this very specifically to nonstop transpacific segments, and potentially excluding itineraries with domestic positioning or onward connections on the same PNR.

Has anyone else received this? Curious whether this is broadly targeted, route-specific, or tied to recent Australia/NZ search or booking activity. ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage donotblink https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217572-new-promo-1-bonus-mile-per-base-mile-nonstop-usoaustralia-nz-aa-qf-up-25k-bo.html Foreign Oneworld Sapphires no longer get Main Cabin Extra when booking https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217500-foreign-oneworld-sapphires-no-longer-get-main-cabin-extra-when-booking.html Wed, 06 May 2026 17:21:05 GMT I have Sapphire status in a foreign Oneworld partner airline. While booking, I could go into AA.com and assign myself and my travel companions Main Cabin Extra seats. No longer. I had a schedule change and was reassigned "preferred" seats. With a long phone call, I was able to get my MCE seats back, but I was told that's no longer the policy. Has there been any official confirmation of this? And will I have access to the MCE seats at the 24 hour mark?

And can I still get into the Flagship lounges, or has that also changed?

I assume this change may have been made at the same time that the Basic Economy seating rules changed? ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage iahphx https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217500-foreign-oneworld-sapphires-no-longer-get-main-cabin-extra-when-booking.html Allied Pilots Association demands merger with United https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217492-allied-pilots-association-demands-merger-united.html Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:45 GMT Big trouble in little Texas, as AA pilots are demanding a takeover/merger. The dumpster had been smoldering just too long. https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/05/06/american-airlines-under-fire-as-pilots-push-bold-merger-and-takeover-plan/ ... Big trouble in little Texas, as AA pilots are demanding a takeover/merger. The dumpster had been smoldering just too long.

https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/20...takeover-plan/

Union leadership is publicly advancing three central arguments: American Airlines management lacks a long-term strategy, the status quo is unacceptable, and the union is open to any path forward, including mergers, that would improve the airline.

Edit: I realized EmilioVigil posted this in the other thread. Mods, feel free to merge if you like...or we talk here about how this statement, combined with the no-confidence vote from the FA union might force leadership to respond. ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage gophish11 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217492-allied-pilots-association-demands-merger-united.html WWYD - Broken J seat on 321T (JFK-SFO) https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217470-wwyd-broken-j-seat-321t-jfk-sfo.html Tue, 05 May 2026 22:16:47 GMT Curious what others would have done in my situation.

Booked AA177 which departs JFK close to 9pm and lands in SFO around midnight local time. Upon boarding, found AA maintenance trying to fix my seat as the seat power wasn't working. After 15 minutes of maintenance working on the issue, they gave up but allowed the seat to be used in the current upright position. This meant that I had to use the seat in that position for the entire flight. The FA was apologetic, pilot apologized in the welcome message, but nothing beyond that. This issue affected myself and the aisle seat in the row (J is 2:2 on the 321T). Aisle seat and I were both solo travelers and the J cabin was completely full.

Question 1 - We noted that there were empty F seats that they could have moved us to, but there was no effort made by the FA to upgrade my seatmate and I and I wasn't sure if that was even an option.

Question 2 - Had to chase AA for some compensation and got a canned AI response. When I pushed back and had a human read the feedback I was offered 15k AA miles, which seems stingy for a cash J ticket. ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage littlemookie https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217470-wwyd-broken-j-seat-321t-jfk-sfo.html Airbus at LAX 5/4 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217400-airbus-lax-5-4-a.html Mon, 04 May 2026 16:14:50 GMT Flying LAX-ORD today and have noticed that all of the Airbus operated flights are delayed, some by 8-9+ hours. Anything impacting the Airbus fleet today? Flying LAX-ORD today and have noticed that all of the Airbus operated flights are delayed, some by 8-9+ hours. Anything impacting the Airbus fleet today?
]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage mlx52 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217400-airbus-lax-5-4-a.html Luggage Processing in BCN https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217375-luggage-processing-bcn.html Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:05 GMT What happens to your luggage while you are going through the EES process in Europe? We understand it can take up to 90 minutes. This will be our first time registering. What happens to your luggage while you are going through the EES process in Europe? We understand it can take up to 90 minutes. This will be our first time registering. ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage travellovers2 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2217375-luggage-processing-bcn.html