[PREM FARE GONE] AA A/F Fare: CMN-MIA - $741/$1159
Dec 26, 21, 4:25 pm
#481
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA PlatPro, UA Silver, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,459
Originally Posted by sgan317
If Priceline is useless because you cant get a human, you can book a cheap intra europe TAP ticket through priceline departing in next 14 days w/ free 24 hour cancelation, at least it will get you through their phone system to a human, and then remember to cancel it. If Priceline is useless because they are absolutely trash at any changes, cant help that.
Dec 26, 21, 6:50 pm
#482
Join Date: Dec 2021
Posts: 11
Originally Posted by sgan317
If Priceline is useless because you cant get a human, you can book a cheap intra europe TAP ticket through priceline departing in next 14 days w/ free 24 hour cancelation, at least it will get you through their phone system to a human, and then remember to cancel it. If Priceline is useless because they are absolutely trash at any changes, cant help that.
Dec 26, 21, 9:56 pm
#483
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: Delta Gold, OW Sapphire,Aeroplan Silver, VS Silver, ITA Gold
Posts: 317
Originally Posted by tekken1010
called AA who said they cant touch the ticket because I booked through priceline
Dec 27, 21, 2:37 am
#484
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Italy
Programs: Flying Blue, Alaska MP, Hyatt, AA
Posts: 27
Flying this now, with MAD-LHR yesterday, LHR-JFK-MIA today.
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
Dec 27, 21, 3:09 am
#485
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA PlatPro, UA Silver, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,459
Originally Posted by attachecd
Flying this now, with MAD-LHR yesterday, LHR-JFK-MIA today.
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
Dec 27, 21, 3:39 am
#487
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA PlatPro, UA Silver, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,459
Originally Posted by attachecd
not flying BA F, and not AA concierge Key
https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges?location=LHR
I would have pushed back. If they continued to refuse you then its worth sending a complaint to AA and BA.
Dec 27, 21, 4:27 am
#488
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, AC, AA, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 3,443
Originally Posted by fridgy
call again, try AA Israel, I called them like 5x times and they didnt care where I booked my ticket.
Originally Posted by attachecd
Flying this now, with MAD-LHR yesterday, LHR-JFK-MIA today.
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
Dec 27, 21, 4:30 am
#489
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA PlatPro, UA Silver, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,459
Originally Posted by danger
Do you have a link to the testing service?
https://travelcovidtestcenter.com/madrid-booking/
If you are still in the US then I would highly recommend picking up some at home testing kits from eMed or Optum and use those. They work out only slightly cheaper than in person antigen tests, but they save a huge amount of hassle/waiting/wasted time since you can test at your convenience (both in terms of timing and location).
Dec 27, 21, 4:32 am
#490
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA PlatPro, UA Silver, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,459
Originally Posted by danger
I too was assisted by AA in the US without issue despite booking through a bricks and mortar TA. This was for correcting the misconnect in MAD. I asked to (a) change destination to MIA and (b) move to an AA-code TAtl but was politely told no (after some investigation) as 'AA does not currently have a CMN...MIA fare' and the TAtl flight was not impacted by the schedule change.
Out of curiosity, why would you want an AA code? Usually I would actively avoid an AA code since you're nearly always better off accruing on non-AA codes.
Dec 27, 21, 8:58 am
#491
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,778
Originally Posted by coleslaw
Out of curiosity, why would you want an AA code? Usually I would actively avoid an AA code since you're nearly always better off accruing on non-AA codes.
Dec 27, 21, 9:12 am
#492
Join Date: Dec 2021
Posts: 11
Originally Posted by attachecd
Flying this now, with MAD-LHR yesterday, LHR-JFK-MIA today.
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
Dec 27, 21, 9:25 am
#493
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA PlatPro, UA Silver, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,459
Originally Posted by tekken1010
this is great info! Thank you! Based on your experience it sounds like AA will let me start my journey in Madrid. I just need to wait until Iberia FINALLY cancels the CMN - MAD route for January. I checked today and even the Jan 1 flights for this route havent been canceled despite Moroccos flight ban! Ridiculous
Dec 27, 21, 11:40 am
#495
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Phx, AZ
Programs: BA Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 654
Originally Posted by fridgy
call again, try AA Israel, I called them like 5x times and they didnt care where I booked my ticket.
Originally Posted by attachecd
Flying this now, with MAD-LHR yesterday, LHR-JFK-MIA today.
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
After CMN-MAD was canceled, AA was quick to agree to let me start my itinerary in MAD, which worked well for me.
I booked a COVID antigen test in advance at MAD scheduled for about 4 hours before the flight. (for UK and U.S. entry.) There was a huge line of seemingly frustrated walk-up customers, so I was happy to have a testing appointment. The testing center is outside security. Antigen results were quick. There were not many english speakers working at the testing center.
Stayed at the Hyatt Place LHR last night. I walked the 37 min Google maps indicated, mostly to impress my wife that I was being COVID careful. That was a mistake. Had to ignore a few no pedestrian signs, which was preferable to walking backwards 20 min to T5. The sidewalk ended and it got a little muddy. The hotel mgr. said it was quite unsafe and he'd never heard of anyone walking before. Strange, since it's a 37 min walk, mapped by Google. Anyway, ignore google and pay the 20 pound taxi fare. Not a great Hyatt Place, btw, although the breakfast was good, with eggs and omelettes on order.
Last thing, I was surprised to be rejected at the Concord Room. Didn't research beforehand though. Any insight?
