(FARE GONE) Aa:pdx-nyc $113+
Mar 13, 2006, 7:17 pm
#91
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: QLA
Programs: SBUX Gold
Posts: 14,507
Originally Posted by AvalancheZ71
I tried to make heads or tails to see if the terminals are airside from maps from different sites and could not tell. 
Aug 4, 2006, 11:56 am
#92
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXPLT; 1MM; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 125
Update - Schedule changes
Because of recent schedule changes I've been able to maximize my routing as follows:
Next few MR's next month
1) JFK-LAX-PDX-LAX-MIA-LGA
2) JFK-MIA-LAX-PDX-LAX-MIA-JFK
3) LGA-DFW-SEA-PHX-SEA-DFW-LGA
I love buying this months in advance and then being able to maximize the mileage with the schedule changes.
Next few MR's next month
1) JFK-LAX-PDX-LAX-MIA-LGA
2) JFK-MIA-LAX-PDX-LAX-MIA-JFK
3) LGA-DFW-SEA-PHX-SEA-DFW-LGA
I love buying this months in advance and then being able to maximize the mileage with the schedule changes.
Aug 4, 2006, 11:59 am
#93
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: QLA
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Posts: 14,507
Originally Posted by Parisbeba
Because of recent schedule changes I've been able to maximize my routing as follows:
Next few MR's next month
1) JFK-LAX-PDX-LAX-MIA-LGA
2) JFK-MIA-LAX-PDX-LAX-MIA-JFK
3) LGA-DFW-SEA-PHX-SEA-DFW-LGA
I love buying this months in advance and then being able to maximize the mileage with the schedule changes.
Next few MR's next month
1) JFK-LAX-PDX-LAX-MIA-LGA
2) JFK-MIA-LAX-PDX-LAX-MIA-JFK
3) LGA-DFW-SEA-PHX-SEA-DFW-LGA
I love buying this months in advance and then being able to maximize the mileage with the schedule changes.
I've run into some resistance as of late.
Aug 4, 2006, 12:31 pm
#94
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NYC/SYD
Programs: Virtuoso Travel Advisor. FSPP, Ritz STARS, Rosewood Elite, Belmond BelliniClub. SPG PRO
Posts: 2,445
Originally Posted by IceTrojan
Out of curiosity, how did you approach the agent? Did you just say, "Ok I want to fly to PDX by way of MIA and LAX" or did you just feign ignorance?
I've run into some resistance as of late.
I've run into some resistance as of late.
I realized she was really working options. So i pushed a bit. It was an Indian sounding woman who originally booked us through MIA. Not sure if thats important or just the way it happened. I've never had luck going outside routing rules even in a schedule change situation.
But this time it happened. More surprised is we have 6 hours in MIA on the second one here instead of the normal limit of 4.
So basically after feeling out the agent i realized it was a chance to try.
You never score on the shots you dont take.
Aug 4, 2006, 1:27 pm
#95
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXPLT; 1MM; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 125
I feigned a bit of ignorance and told the agent that I wanted to keep most of my routing in tack as she actually wanted to give me a direct routing, she laughed and said if I was doing it for miles, I told her yes, so she obliged.
I guess this is the story of actually getting a good agent and one that is willing to do some searching for you.
So, if you don't get what you would like, hang up and call again
I guess this is the story of actually getting a good agent and one that is willing to do some searching for you.
So, if you don't get what you would like, hang up and call again
Aug 7, 2006, 8:37 am
#97
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Washington DC USA
Posts: 2,571
Originally Posted by butterflykisses
AA just changed the schedules again. I got an email yesterday notifying me of this. It's annoying how they keep changing this. 
Aug 7, 2006, 8:46 am
#98
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXPLT; 1MM; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 125
What I have noticed is when you purchase a ticket 3-4 months in advance, there is always schedule changes.
My advice would be to check your routing rules and be well informed as to which citis you are "allowed" to connect through, then make your suggestionst to the agent. If the agent doesn't respond favorably, do not accept "their" changes and hang up and call again. You will eventually get an agent that is willing to work with you, especially if you are explt/plat.
My advice would be to check your routing rules and be well informed as to which citis you are "allowed" to connect through, then make your suggestionst to the agent. If the agent doesn't respond favorably, do not accept "their" changes and hang up and call again. You will eventually get an agent that is willing to work with you, especially if you are explt/plat.
Aug 7, 2006, 9:30 am
#99
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: MHT/BOS <--> World
Programs: AA Plat 2.8MM
Posts: 4,629
I have lots of these booked. I will not rework my routings until a couple weeks in advance. To do it sooner is simply a waste of time as schedules may change again.
I had the max efficient routing and expect to get the same again.
I have no worries over this...
I had the max efficient routing and expect to get the same again.
I have no worries over this...
Aug 7, 2006, 9:37 am
#100
Moderator: Coupon Connection & S.P.A.M
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Louisville, KY
Programs: Destination Unknown, TSA Disparager Diamond (LTDD)
Posts: 57,952
Originally Posted by wanaflyforless
I have lots of these booked. I will not rework my routings until a couple weeks in advance. To do it sooner is simply a waste of time as schedules may change again.
I had the max efficient routing and expect to get the same again.
I have no worries over this...
I had the max efficient routing and expect to get the same again.
I have no worries over this...
Also, if you make a big change, you may go to the bottom of the upgrade list, or at least the bottom of the EXP section of the upgrade list.
Aug 7, 2006, 9:41 am
#101
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: MHT/BOS <--> World
Programs: AA Plat 2.8MM
Posts: 4,629
Originally Posted by Spiff
When you wait, the AAgent often complains that they told you about the schedule changes months ago and now you want to change things.
Also, if you make a big change, you may go to the bottom of the upgrade list, or at least the bottom of the EXP section of the upgrade list.
Also, if you make a big change, you may go to the bottom of the upgrade list, or at least the bottom of the EXP section of the upgrade list.
As for the agent complaining, my itins are not flyable as they are now, so they will have to work with me.
As for the upgrade list, I am OK with being on the same level as the EXPs who bought a few weeks in advance.
Aug 7, 2006, 11:06 am
#102
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 53
Originally Posted by crhptic
Sounds like another opportunity to rework the flights and get what you want, unless you already had it in which case
Aug 7, 2006, 11:45 am
#104
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Washington DC USA
Posts: 2,571
Originally Posted by butterflykisses
already had it, was a great run and considering was taking my 5 year old along with me didn't want long layovers in the airports, now have 4-5 hours at each stop. i am trying to rework it, yet again.
Aug 7, 2006, 12:38 pm
#105
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 53
he's been on about 6 of them with me, loves to fly and the stewardess thinks he's adorable so he always gets special treatment. he's on his way to platinum though, after this next mr, he'll need another 10 thousand miles. you gotta love it, a 5 year old with platinum status.
