Author Topic: AA Award Flights (Read 504208 times)

Jeremiah · « **Reply #2980 on:** February 11, 2018, 07:23:20 PM »

Anyone else noticing 0 saaver economy availability out of PHL till March 1?
No luck finding anything between CLE and PHL and I was told of similar results to CVG

ludmila · « **Reply #2981 on:** February 12, 2018, 10:42:34 PM »

Quote from: username on February 09, 2018, 12:17:40 AM

-1. Book as an adult. Make up a birthday.

+1 great idea.

shimino1 · « **Reply #2982 on:** March 01, 2018, 09:44:33 PM »

I am trying to change TLV-AMM-DOH-SIN TO TLV-HKG-SIN and the phone rep told me that since I will be routing through Asia instead of Sub Indian, it is considered a different award type and I have to redeposit the miles.

Anyone heard of this?

AJK · « **Reply #2983 on:** March 01, 2018, 10:56:18 PM »

Quote from: shimino1 on March 01, 2018, 09:44:33 PM

I am trying to change TLV-AMM-DOH-SIN TO TLV-HKG-SIN and the phone rep told me that since I will be routing through Asia instead of Sub Indian, it is considered a different award type and I have to redeposit the miles.

Anyone heard of this?

Yes. Read the next 5 or 6 posts from here:

Quote from: AJK on February 23, 2016, 06:54:08 PM

Let's clear it up.

Changing from AMM-AUH-SYD in J to F = no change fee (upgrading class of service).
Changing AMM-AUH-SYD to AUH-SYD = no change fee (dropping segment in same region, same award type, same mileage).

Combining the above, changing AMM-AUH-SYD in J to AUH-SYD in F = no change fee. (One could theoretically also change AMM-AUH-SYD-CNS in J to AUH-SYD-CNS in F and then change that to AUH-MEL-CNS and then change that to AUH-MEL, all without fee.)

Changing AUH-SYD to DXB-SYD = change fee (changing origin and changing award type).
Changing LHR-DXB-SYD to DXB-SYD = change fee (changing award type and mileage requirements).

shimino1 · « **Reply #2984 on:** March 01, 2018, 11:39:26 PM »

I read it and still don't get it: Is the problem switching from RJ/QF to CX or does it really make a difference where I route through?

Why should the latter matter when it is the same class of service and same amount of award miles?

yelped · « **Reply #2985 on:** March 02, 2018, 10:58:33 AM »

Quote from: shimino1 on March 01, 2018, 11:39:26 PM

I read it and still don't get it: Is the problem switching from RJ/QF to CX or does it really make a difference where I route through?

Why should the latter matter when it is the same class of service and same amount of award miles?

Because it's AA with its archaic rules.

shimino1 · « **Reply #2986 on:** March 03, 2018, 08:31:19 PM »

Update: The first rep I spoke to claimed I would have to cancel the first ticket, redeposit the miles and book a new flight. I HUCA'd and got a different rep that told me that there won't be a redepositing fee but they will have to charge the $75 close in fee for the new tickets. I pleaded my case etc' etc' and he ended up speaking to a supervisor that waived the fee.

All's well that ends well but I still very much want to know what exactly the issue was since I want to book a "placeholder" flight for the return with the hope that CX will open and I will be able to change the flight.

Another AA award question: If I book an award now, and change the carrier within 21 days of the flight will I be charged a close in fee?

Thanks.

brumms56 · « **Reply #2987 on:** March 15, 2018, 10:34:26 PM »

Any suggestions on how to book a flight from JFK-->AUH on Etihad?

website shows guest space, but none of the local agents or Australia can see it

ual902 · « **Reply #2988 on:** March 17, 2018, 08:06:43 PM »

Quote from: brumms56 on March 15, 2018, 10:34:26 PM

Any suggestions on how to book a flight from JFK-->AUH on Etihad?

website shows guest space, but none of the local agents or Australia can see it

Try AA NZ HUCA

brumms56 · « **Reply #2989 on:** March 17, 2018, 10:30:38 PM »

Tried NZ a couple of times. Any different ways I should have them search?

Tried doing one leg at a time

ual902 · « **Reply #2990 on:** March 17, 2018, 10:45:10 PM »

search AUH JFK AUH R/T then call NZ or Australia..

brumms56 · « **Reply #2991 on:** March 18, 2018, 09:33:42 AM »

Did that, guest saver shows up on etihad, but they can't find any flight from jfk. London flights were able to be found

Yehuda25 · « **Reply #2992 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:35:33 AM »

Quote from: brumms56 on March 18, 2018, 09:33:42 AM

Did that, guest saver shows up on etihad, but they can't find any flight from jfk. London flights were able to be found

london is much easier as they fly 3x a day...

Yehuda25 · « **Reply #2993 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:35:53 AM »

Quote from: ual902 on March 17, 2018, 10:45:10 PM

search AUH JFK AUH R/T then call NZ or Australia..

ive found Australia to be better. But may be the same thing.

JACKBLUE · « **Reply #2994 on:** May 18, 2018, 04:44:59 PM »

When searching for an award on AA.com if I use the mobile site it only shows me AA flights but when I use the full site it shows me all BA flights as well.
Is it always like that?

hvaces42 · « **Reply #2995 on:** June 07, 2018, 10:05:41 AM »

Will try this in this thread instead of the random question thread. Does AA treat LGA, JFK and EWR as the same airport for "Origin and destination" purposes?

shapsam · « **Reply #2996 on:** June 07, 2018, 10:58:12 AM »

Quote from: hvaces42 on June 07, 2018, 10:05:41 AM

Will try this in this thread instead of the random question thread. Does AA treat LGA, JFK and EWR as the same airport for "Origin and destination" purposes?

I know that by DL some agents do and some don't (not hard coded).

hvaces42 · « **Reply #2997 on:** June 07, 2018, 11:21:40 AM »

Quote from: shapsam on June 07, 2018, 10:58:12 AM

I know that by DL some agents do and some don't (not hard coded).

Asking about AA in the AA Award thread, for a reason.

lubaby · « **Reply #2998 on:** June 07, 2018, 11:38:22 AM »

Quote from: hvaces42 on June 07, 2018, 10:05:41 AM

Does AA treat LGA, JFK and EWR as the same airport for "Origin and destination" purposes?

Not for award changes or same day flight changes.

hvaces42 · « **Reply #2999 on:** June 07, 2018, 11:50:35 AM »

Quote from: lubaby on June 07, 2018, 11:38:22 AM

Not for award changes or same day flight changes.

Thank you.

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