AA: YVR-AKL via LAX US$557/C$776 rt
Dec 23, 2015, 11:28 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: RDU
Posts: 713
I would be careful about trying to upgrade these tickets. I may be wrong, but if the low price of these AA/WS tickets was caused by dropping the YR, this might be noticed when the tickets are reissued for the upgrade and they might then want to collect the missing YR.
Dec 23, 2015, 11:48 am
#18
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: SQ QPPS, *A Gold, EK Skywards Gold
Posts: 673
Given that dates are in the 2nd half of 2016, the new AA RDM earning rules may apply, which means one might not get the actual miles flown but instead based on the fare paid - which in this case is quite low.
Bottom line - good for PQM but the number of RDM's is going to depend on when/how AA phases in the fare based structure
Bottom line - good for PQM but the number of RDM's is going to depend on when/how AA phases in the fare based structure
Dec 23, 2015, 12:49 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: BOS/BTV
Programs: Delta Plat, former AA EXP, AS Gold, SPG Gold, IHG Plat.
Posts: 659
I booked it yesterday, it's ticketed on WestJet stock but when I called AA to put SWUs on the flights the agent had to check with the rate desk to see if when the SWU's cleared, they AA could re-issue the tix -- the answer was yes so the SWUs were wait listed. I'm flying 6/29 so only four days after the flight starts -- I'll report back on upgrades etc. as I can. Fingers crossed!
Dec 23, 2015, 1:09 pm
#20
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Canada
Programs: Alaska,AC,Avios,
Posts: 330
Given that dates are in the 2nd half of 2016, the new AA RDM earning rules may apply, which means one might not get the actual miles flown but instead based on the fare paid - which in this case is quite low.
Bottom line - good for PQM but the number of RDM's is going to depend on when/how AA phases in the fare based structure
Bottom line - good for PQM but the number of RDM's is going to depend on when/how AA phases in the fare based structure
Dec 23, 2015, 1:44 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DCA's home, AA hubs and spokes are where you'll usually find me
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat
Posts: 367
By the time I called, the fare had been available and on multiple blogs for more than 24 hours -- had it been yesterday morning, I would have agreed with you but in this case, the horse bolted some time ago.
Dec 23, 2015, 10:19 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Alexandria, Va. USA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, DL Silver, UA Gold, *A Gold, OW Emerald
Posts: 1,492
Akl
I made my purchase about 24/hours ago and still does not show up at AA.com. I have an AA confirmation code. I am after lifetime miles. I am near 2 million. I can't find a prompt at AA to enter the confirmation code so I can select seats. Wait longer for it to appear?
Dec 24, 2015, 7:16 am
#26
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 19
Go to AAdvantage-My Trips-Find a Reservation and enter your record locator there.
Dec 24, 2015, 9:36 am
#27
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO
Posts: 1,719
That's exactly what is happening here. I have no idea if/how the AA agents would notice this and if they can do anything about it. I'm not sure who is responsible for missing YQ if a legitimate OTA did not collect it.
Dec 24, 2015, 2:41 pm
#28
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Alexandria, Va. USA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, DL Silver, UA Gold, *A Gold, OW Emerald
Posts: 1,492
Thank you Famosa. I found the link and followed the instructions. I now have my itinerary listed in "My Flights" at the AA website. I was also able to choose seats.