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Aug 24, 2012 | 11:12 am
#736
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 12,097
Check the wiki to learn more about EXP expanded award inventory, which is available ONLY by calling AA (it doesn't even show on AA.com).
Aug 27, 2012 | 8:04 am
#737
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SBA
Programs: UA & AA 1 million miler
Posts: 1,145
Aug 27, 2012 | 8:08 am
#738
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SBA
Programs: UA & AA 1 million miler
Posts: 1,145
So does that mean I need to call and ask AA for EXP expanded inventory sometimes if my upgrade is currently waitlisted?
Aug 27, 2012 | 8:23 am
#739
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,223
When I called recently for a flight otherwise unavailable, the EXP agent found a seat but before that also clarified, "Is this for yourself?". So maybe that makes a difference, if an EXP is flying himself or buying for someone else. Not sure of that.
Aug 27, 2012 | 9:23 am
#740
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SBA
Programs: UA & AA 1 million miler
Posts: 1,145
My understanding is that as long as you are recognized as an EXP, that inventory would be available to you automatically.
When I called recently for a flight otherwise unavailable, the EXP agent found a seat but before that also clarified, "Is this for yourself?". So maybe that makes a difference, if an EXP is flying himself or buying for someone else. Not sure of that.
When I called recently for a flight otherwise unavailable, the EXP agent found a seat but before that also clarified, "Is this for yourself?". So maybe that makes a difference, if an EXP is flying himself or buying for someone else. Not sure of that.
Basically is the upgrade availability from EF for non-EXP members???
Aug 27, 2012 | 10:33 am
#741
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,223
Aug 27, 2012 | 12:34 pm
#742
Original Poster
Company Representative - ExpertFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,931
Reporter Interview Request
Hi everyone. We have a request from a reporter that wants to talk to an EF member that has had success using Flight Alerts to secure an award. The reporter has a tight deadline, so please send an email to [email protected] by tonight with a way of contacting you if you are interested and we will forward it on to the reporter. Thank you for your help!
Aug 27, 2012 | 3:41 pm
#743
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: LI, NY
Programs: AA EXP, AAdv since Day One
Posts: 2,703
Expanded award and upgrade inventory for EXPs is sometimes available on some flights. There is no guarantee when an EXP requests an award or upgrade that is not shown as available on EF that the EXP will get one by calling AA because they are EXP. My own experience on a variety of routes is less than 30%. YMMV.
Given this, what is shown on EF for AA is valid for all AAdvantage members regardless of status. However, if nothing is shown as available and you are EXP then call AA, just don't expect the inventory to be available. If not, put yourself on a wait list and if/when inventory becomes available AA will execute the request - eventually, maybe. This is why I also set a Flight Alert on EF as well. I had a recent instance where an upgrade request I had wait listed with AA became available and was notified by EF before AA did the upgrade. So I called AA and requested the upgrade and got it as a result of the call. Would I have been upgraded anyway had I not called? Don't know and certainly didn't care to find out.
Aug 28, 2012 | 10:05 pm
#744
Original Poster
Company Representative - ExpertFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,931
Enhanced Flight Status Comments
Today we have released an update that enhances the "View Additional Comments" option of the Flight Status tool to show all of the airline comments for the flight:
Results from ExpertFlyer.com
Please let us know if you find any issues, thanks!
Results from ExpertFlyer.com
Code:
Flight Status Search:
Departing on 08/28/12
Flying AF flight 7
Flight Status Depart Location Depart Date Reliability Arrive Location Arrive Date
JFK Scheduled: 08/28/12 7:15 PM CDG Scheduled: 08/29/12 8:35 AM
AF 7 En Route Term: 1 Estimated: 08/28/12 7:39 PM 8% / 58m Term: 2E Estimated: 08/29/12 8:24 AM
Gate: Actual: 08/28/12 7:44 PM Gate: Actual:
Comments:
" DOAF7/28AUG
* OPERATIONAL FLIGHT INFO * AF 7 -1 TU 28AUG
CITY INFO HOUR (LOCAL)
JFK ESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTURE 1939
LEFT THE GATE 1944
TOOK OFF 2009
ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL 0830 CDG
* 1A PLANNED FLIGHT INFO * AF 7 -1 TU 28AUG
APT ARR DY DEP DY CLASS/MEAL EQP GRND EFT TTL
JFK 1915 TU PF/BM JCDIZ/MS 388 7:20
O/MS WSAYBM/BM
UKHLQTENRVX/BM
G/BM
CDG 0835 WE 7:20
COMMENTS-
1.JFK CDG - AIRCRAFT OWNER AIR FRANCE
2.JFK CDG - COCKPIT CREW AIR FRANCE
3.JFK CDG - CABIN CREW AIR FRANCE
4.JFK CDG - MEMBER OF SKYTEAM
5.JFK CDG - DEPARTS TERMINAL 1
6.JFK CDG - ARRIVES TERMINAL 2E
7.JFK CDG - 7/ DUTY FREE SALES
8.JFK CDG - 12/ IN-SEAT POWER SOURCE
9.JFK CDG - 15/ IN-SEAT VIDEO PLAYER/LIBRARY
10.JFK CDG - SECURED FLIGHT
11.JFK CDG - ET/ ELECTRONIC TKT CANDIDATE
CONFIGURATION-
388 P 9 J 80 W 38 Y 389
>"
Aug 28, 2012 | 10:44 pm
#745
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S+, Choice Platinum
Posts: 23,320
Today we have released an update that enhances the "View Additional Comments" option of the Flight Status tool to show all of the airline comments for the flight:
Results from ExpertFlyer.com
Please let us know if you find any issues, thanks!
Results from ExpertFlyer.com
Code:
Flight Status Search:
Departing on 08/28/12
Flying AF flight 7
Flight Status Depart Location Depart Date Reliability Arrive Location Arrive Date
JFK Scheduled: 08/28/12 7:15 PM CDG Scheduled: 08/29/12 8:35 AM
AF 7 En Route Term: 1 Estimated: 08/28/12 7:39 PM 8% / 58m Term: 2E Estimated: 08/29/12 8:24 AM
Gate: Actual: 08/28/12 7:44 PM Gate: Actual:
Comments:
" DOAF7/28AUG
* OPERATIONAL FLIGHT INFO * AF 7 -1 TU 28AUG
CITY INFO HOUR (LOCAL)
JFK ESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTURE 1939
LEFT THE GATE 1944
TOOK OFF 2009
ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL 0830 CDG
* 1A PLANNED FLIGHT INFO * AF 7 -1 TU 28AUG
APT ARR DY DEP DY CLASS/MEAL EQP GRND EFT TTL
JFK 1915 TU PF/BM JCDIZ/MS 388 7:20
O/MS WSAYBM/BM
UKHLQTENRVX/BM
G/BM
CDG 0835 WE 7:20
COMMENTS-
1.JFK CDG - AIRCRAFT OWNER AIR FRANCE
2.JFK CDG - COCKPIT CREW AIR FRANCE
3.JFK CDG - CABIN CREW AIR FRANCE
4.JFK CDG - MEMBER OF SKYTEAM
5.JFK CDG - DEPARTS TERMINAL 1
6.JFK CDG - ARRIVES TERMINAL 2E
7.JFK CDG - 7/ DUTY FREE SALES
8.JFK CDG - 12/ IN-SEAT POWER SOURCE
9.JFK CDG - 15/ IN-SEAT VIDEO PLAYER/LIBRARY
10.JFK CDG - SECURED FLIGHT
11.JFK CDG - ET/ ELECTRONIC TKT CANDIDATE
CONFIGURATION-
388 P 9 J 80 W 38 Y 389
>"
Sep 2, 2012 | 8:23 pm
#746
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 9,143
My understanding is that as long as you are recognized as an EXP, that inventory would be available to you automatically.
When I called recently for a flight otherwise unavailable, the EXP agent found a seat but before that also clarified, "Is this for yourself?". So maybe that makes a difference, if an EXP is flying himself or buying for someone else. Not sure of that.
When I called recently for a flight otherwise unavailable, the EXP agent found a seat but before that also clarified, "Is this for yourself?". So maybe that makes a difference, if an EXP is flying himself or buying for someone else. Not sure of that.
Somen clarification.....
Expanded award and upgrade inventory for EXPs is sometimes available on some flights. There is no guarantee when an EXP requests an award or upgrade that is not shown as available on EF that the EXP will get one by calling AA because they are EXP. My own experience on a variety of routes is less than 30%. YMMV.
Given this, what is shown on EF for AA is valid for all AAdvantage members regardless of status. However, if nothing is shown as available and you are EXP then call AA, just don't expect the inventory to be available.
Expanded award and upgrade inventory for EXPs is sometimes available on some flights. There is no guarantee when an EXP requests an award or upgrade that is not shown as available on EF that the EXP will get one by calling AA because they are EXP. My own experience on a variety of routes is less than 30%. YMMV.
Given this, what is shown on EF for AA is valid for all AAdvantage members regardless of status. However, if nothing is shown as available and you are EXP then call AA, just don't expect the inventory to be available.
Cool, sounds like fun.
Sep 3, 2012 | 10:35 pm
#747
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,223
Is it possible to include Query History?
Is it possible to include a few items from search history in each category?
That would be useful for queries that are interesting enough to be repeated a couple times, but perhaps not to be saved (or one just forgot to save).
That would be useful for queries that are interesting enough to be repeated a couple times, but perhaps not to be saved (or one just forgot to save).
Sep 3, 2012 | 10:38 pm
#748
Original Poster
Company Representative - ExpertFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,931
Sep 6, 2012 | 11:05 pm
#749
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 9,143
I've previously suggested a "recent" area that would automatically have the last few queries, where they could be easily repeated (and then saved if desired).
Sep 7, 2012 | 4:25 pm
#750
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: BOS, PVG
Programs: United Global Services and 1MM, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 10,309
UA
UA will stop displaying revenue, award and upgrade seats tonight.
Will EF continue to display such info?
Will EF continue to display such info?