Screwed myself out of A-List by booking with points
May 21, 2019, 11:14 pm
#17
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Yea, you can do this. But not on a regular basis as something will get flagged eventually.
If a one time deal, it would work. We seem to flying at least 1-2 times a month lately. So maybe if there is one day with a long time at the airport...
If a one time deal, it would work. We seem to flying at least 1-2 times a month lately. So maybe if there is one day with a long time at the airport...
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May 21, 2019, 11:16 pm
#18
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Yes, a window or aisle is usually not an issue. But with A-list usually no higher that a-30 - the chances of getting those LUV seats is the big reason. We really love getting those.
(please, oh please do not start the goat rodeo about saving seats - that horse has been shot - LOL)
May 22, 2019, 6:41 am
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We are right on top of T-24 (one of us is A list, other is not).
Yes, a window or aisle is usually not an issue. But with A-list usually no higher that a-30 - the chances of getting those LUV seats is the big reason. We really love getting those.
(please, oh please do not start the goat rodeo about saving seats - that horse has been shot - LOL)
Yes, a window or aisle is usually not an issue. But with A-list usually no higher that a-30 - the chances of getting those LUV seats is the big reason. We really love getting those.
(please, oh please do not start the goat rodeo about saving seats - that horse has been shot - LOL)
May 22, 2019, 7:22 am
#20
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Seems like we are competing in nearly the exact same set of circumstances. My wife has A-list with companion pass (I am her companion), and I have no status. I check in at exactly T-24 and am usually 20 or so behind her, and she is definitely shooting for the LUV seat every single time. So long story short, I suggest you do NOT status run so that if we end up on the same flight, my wife gets the LUV seat
On a recent flight with grandchildren, we needed two full rows so we passed those seats. Amazingly, the first person to sit there was close to A-60. I am often amazed how many walk past them.
As to being about 20 behind spouse... that is usually fine - UNLESS we slide to B1 or later since families then board. Not an issue with LUV seats, but it does make a difference. More than once I have snagged the LUV seats while earlier boarders are still trying to figure out where they want to sit.
May 22, 2019, 7:55 am
#21
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Hmmm...let's race and see who gets those seats first!
On a recent flight with grandchildren, we needed two full rows so we passed those seats. Amazingly, the first person to sit there was close to A-60. I am often amazed how many walk past them.
As to being about 20 behind spouse... that is usually fine - UNLESS we slide to B1 or later since families then board. Not an issue with LUV seats, but it does make a difference. More than once I have snagged the LUV seats while earlier boarders are still trying to figure out where they want to sit.
On a recent flight with grandchildren, we needed two full rows so we passed those seats. Amazingly, the first person to sit there was close to A-60. I am often amazed how many walk past them.
As to being about 20 behind spouse... that is usually fine - UNLESS we slide to B1 or later since families then board. Not an issue with LUV seats, but it does make a difference. More than once I have snagged the LUV seats while earlier boarders are still trying to figure out where they want to sit.
Not to derail the thread too much, but I find that an FA is often standing somewhere in the exit rows, and people are hesitant to ask them to move. I've gotten the infinity-legroom seat as late as B30 when traveling by myself since nobody wanted to ask the FA to move out of that row during boarding.
May 22, 2019, 8:15 am
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While OT, but on a more serious note, something had to give. Not enough space at AC's generated a lot of complaints and, at many airports, there simply isn't more space to be had. It becomes a zero-sum game. Either up the fees until people start dropping out, eliminate guests, or boot the people who are not even spending on AA.
May 22, 2019, 1:04 pm
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May 22, 2019, 2:20 pm
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What is the rule on unticketed access at WN lounges?:
While OT, but on a more serious note, something had to give. Not enough space at AC's generated a lot of complaints and, at many airports, there simply isn't more space to be had. It becomes a zero-sum game. Either up the fees until people start dropping out, eliminate guests, or boot the people who are not even spending on AA.
While OT, but on a more serious note, something had to give. Not enough space at AC's generated a lot of complaints and, at many airports, there simply isn't more space to be had. It becomes a zero-sum game. Either up the fees until people start dropping out, eliminate guests, or boot the people who are not even spending on AA.
AA and UA, who normally copy everything DL does, have instead decided that screwing their paid lifetime members is a cool idea. This is one more example that promises of lifetime benefits are rarely a good deal for the buyer.
May 22, 2019, 3:09 pm
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May 22, 2019, 9:09 pm
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May 23, 2019, 1:20 am
#27
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Is this still the case? I thought I was being slick doing that this year... and only got TQP on my return leg. It was an International Flight (MX) if that makes a difference... was very sad as this year I'm looking a little behind in my points earnings.
May 23, 2019, 7:24 am
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I am sorry, I haven't done in a few years now but haven't read otherwise domestic or international. Did the outgoing TQP post in the previous year?
May 23, 2019, 7:34 am
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I know from experience that segment credits from the previous year do not carry into the year of the return half.
May 23, 2019, 7:12 pm
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