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Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Today, 3:22 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 167
Posted By BarryAZ

AA and HA frequent flyer mile use

I was doing some what ifs -- HNL to SYD.

It seems that after 12/31/2021 I can't plan using AA frequent flyer miles to Australia and New Zealand.

So I wonder if that relationship has (or will...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Apr 20, 20, 10:48 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 14,466
Posted By BarryAZ

Until last year the 757 was the only way to get a...

Until last year the 757 was the only way to get a direct flight from Phoenix to Hawaii. USAir then AA flew the 757 from Phoenix to Kona, to Honolulu and also the Maui. Hawaiian flew it only to...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Dec 26, 18, 11:41 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 10,690
Posted By BarryAZ

That said -- this past year my wife had planned a...

That said -- this past year my wife had planned a trip -- using AA miles outbound to NYC with a cruise and return from LHR to Phoenix using AA miles. The trip was planned for May. In April she had...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Dec 26, 18, 1:11 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By BarryAZ

These days trying to get AA business class...

These days trying to get AA business class flights with miles to Europe can be a chore. More often than not from Phoniex, one ends up paying for the surcharges BA flight to LHR. We did that for...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 26, 18, 12:59 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,442
Posted By BarryAZ

Perhaps the easiest alternative warm weather...

Perhaps the easiest alternative warm weather destination would be Hawaii. That is readily doable using Alaska miles.

This past year we did a trip which included NZ -- but used a combination of...
Forum: British Airways | Executive Club
Sep 12, 18, 2:09 am
Replies: 136
Views: 22,749
Posted By BarryAZ

Indeed -- my first experience with the A320...

Indeed -- my first experience with the A320 non-business class seat was 16 months ago -- LHR-LIS -- was that a surprise. Fortunately a relatively short flight. On that vacation trip, the flight...
Forum: Hawaii-Based Airlines
Aug 28, 18, 1:02 am
Replies: 415
Views: 107,239
Posted By BarryAZ

Good to know -- doing a bit of planning for next...

Good to know -- doing a bit of planning for next June and this looks to be a worthwhile option.
Forum: Hawaii-Based Airlines
Aug 24, 18, 1:09 pm
Replies: 415
Views: 107,239
Posted By BarryAZ

Thanks -- I looked at flights for early next year...

Thanks -- I looked at flights for early next year and the seat assignments show the updated A330 layout.

Seat Guru shows the 330 -- but the older configuration for that flight (no super surprise...
Forum: Hawaii-Based Airlines
Aug 23, 18, 5:16 pm
Replies: 415
Views: 107,239
Posted By BarryAZ

Just checking here -- it seems that HA 35 and HA...

Just checking here -- it seems that HA 35 and HA 36 for next year are going to be A330's with lie flats -- at least that is what the HA seat chart is showing.

Is there anywhere to confirm this?
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jul 25, 18, 11:57 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 5,650
Posted By BarryAZ

Just a thought for an alternative approach -- fly...

Just a thought for an alternative approach -- fly to HNL -- a lot more options typically. Then pay for the hop over to Maui on Hawaiian Airlines.
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jun 3, 18, 11:06 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By BarryAZ

The insurance company was CSA Travel Protection ....

The insurance company was CSA Travel Protection . I typically arrange insurance vie the Insure my trip site and did in this case since the coverages, costs and carriers are described it detail and...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
May 31, 18, 2:54 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By BarryAZ

I would note that for the vacation trip she had...

I would note that for the vacation trip she had scheduled with Road Scholar -- we had separate insurance coverage there -- not with the Road Scholar folks -- and so had American not refunded the...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
May 31, 18, 2:49 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By BarryAZ

We're both Gold status -- perhaps that was a...

We're both Gold status -- perhaps that was a factor.

As to my wife -- well she is in the middle of radiation/chemo -- we are hoping for the best. She has mostly recovered from the surgery but...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
May 30, 18, 12:54 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By BarryAZ

Excellent Customer service for medical refund

Often times folks complain about customer service. This message is a complement to the customer service people at American Airlines.

My wife had two trips planned -- one to a conference in NYC --...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Mar 13, 18, 1:51 am
Replies: 65
Views: 8,148
Posted By BarryAZ

One of the things driving the increase in use of...

One of the things driving the increase in use of carry on is the 'fee buffet' that passengers face. That said, I typically only carry one bag on (for my notebook computer and sound cancel...
Forum: Hawaii-Based Airlines
Jan 29, 18, 4:53 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,093
Posted By BarryAZ

Perhaps you mean this: Seattle-bound flight...

Perhaps you mean this:

Seattle-bound flight diverted back to Honolulu over 'mechanical - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Nov 25, 17, 12:52 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,083
Posted By BarryAZ

In addition to the comments above -- I agree --...

In addition to the comments above -- I agree -- this past year I was upstairs on a BA 744 00 one was OK, the other excellent, I suspect clearing and dealing with international arrival in Austin would...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Nov 16, 17, 12:05 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 6,663
Posted By BarryAZ

One of the curious things I would observe is AA's...

One of the curious things I would observe is AA's inclination to multi-segment the user request on their own.

Example: Paris to Phoenix -- one way - business class.

The most direct sequence...
Forum: Hawaii-Based Airlines
Jul 20, 17, 6:12 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,303
Posted By BarryAZ

OK -- thanks -- yes I meant the 767 -- my bad...

OK -- thanks -- yes I meant the 767 -- my bad there. I'd LOVE to see it repqced with the A330.

Regarding the A321 -- I wonder if that would be as bad as what BA and too many other European...
Forum: Hawaii-Based Airlines
Jul 20, 17, 1:00 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,303
Posted By BarryAZ

HA Plans for 767-300 Fleet Retirement?

Is there any sense that HA will retire their few remaining 757?

I fly the Phx-HNL route and would love to see the end of that plane one day.
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jul 2, 17, 1:57 am
Replies: 220
Views: 60,842
Posted By BarryAZ

As to record locator numbers. Earlier this year...

As to record locator numbers. Earlier this year I booked a flight using AA miles -- HNL/BNE.

That was 65K AA miles to go business class from HNL to SYD (the new configuration of their A330's...
Forum: British Airways | Executive Club
Jun 16, 17, 4:14 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 6,276
Posted By BarryAZ

The flight my wife took out from Seattle last...

The flight my wife took out from Seattle last month was definitely NOT on a refurbished 747
Forum: British Airways | Executive Club
Jun 16, 17, 4:08 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 14,634
Posted By BarryAZ

Recently I flew four flights on BA (SEA/LHR,...

Recently I flew four flights on BA (SEA/LHR, LHR/LIS, MAD/LHR and LHR/DFW - change to an AA DFW/PHX fliight). Priority tagged bags. They were not the first bags -- but they definitely were early...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jun 5, 17, 6:35 pm
Replies: 215
Views: 46,777
Posted By BarryAZ

Yes, I get that -- wish their website was more...

Yes, I get that -- wish their website was more functional -- I've other issues with the way the site operates.

Curiously, the paired flight combinations actually did offer true business class...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jun 5, 17, 6:31 pm
Replies: 215
Views: 46,777
Posted By BarryAZ

I would note that if I'm planning on spending...

I would note that if I'm planning on spending time in the UK -- I've found it is pretty much impossible to get the BA direct flight from Phoenix to LHR in business class.

This past month we chose...
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