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Jun 18, 2025 | 6:25 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Leeds
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, BD Blue (RIP)
Posts: 3,044
AA would give you access to the Flagship lounge at LAX, Main Cabin extra seating, extra baggage and priority boarding.
Jun 18, 2025 | 7:18 am
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
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The benefits outlined in Post #2 apply to all Economy fare types, including the cheaper Basic Economy. So if you can accept the non-refundability of a Basic Economy fare, then book that. After AA can "see" your oneworld status, you should be able to select Main Cabin Extra seats for both of you at no extra charge.
Jun 18, 2025 | 7:58 am
#5
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,606
Basic economy also means very little or no accrual (not sure, check your mileage program rules).
I believe Basic cannot be changed.. you have to cancel and there is a fee to use the credit for another trip.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ic-economy.jsp
I believe Basic cannot be changed.. you have to cancel and there is a fee to use the credit for another trip.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ic-economy.jsp
Jun 18, 2025 | 8:03 am
#6
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Basic economy also means very little or no accrual (not sure, check your mileage program rules).
I believe Basic cannot be changed.. you have to cancel and there is a fee to use the credit for another trip.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ic-economy.jsp
I believe Basic cannot be changed.. you have to cancel and there is a fee to use the credit for another trip.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ic-economy.jsp
Jun 18, 2025 | 10:07 am
#7
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Join Date: Aug 2001
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Very interesting point. From the website (bolding is mine). Note the part about canceling via website or app.. implies that canceling via agent does not qualify.
AAdvantage members may be able to cancel Basic Economy fare tickets and receive travel credit for a fee. To qualify:
AAdvantage members may be able to cancel Basic Economy fare tickets and receive travel credit for a fee. To qualify:
- Your AAdvantage number must be in your reservation before canceling
- Your trip must be booked in the U.S. directly through American
- Your trip must be on an American marketed and operated flight starting in the 50 U.S. states
- Cancel on aa.com or the American app before the first flight departs