Author Topic: AA Award Flights (Read 503607 times)

yls2011 · « **Reply #260 on:** March 09, 2015, 11:34:57 AM »

I'm trying to book a TAM flight. I found J availability on BA website, but when I called AA to book, I was told only Y is available. Should I HUCA?

AJK · « **Reply #261 on:** March 09, 2015, 11:35:39 AM »

Quote from: yls2011 on March 09, 2015, 11:34:57 AM

I'm trying to book a TAM flight. I found J availability on BA website, but when I called AA to book, I was told only Y is available. Should I HUCA?

What date?

yls2011 · « **Reply #262 on:** March 09, 2015, 11:39:26 AM »

6/17 eze-gru 06:55-09:40 LA 4540
6/17 gru-mia 10:55- 18:10 JJ 8094
I just figured it out. the LAN flight is Y. No J available. It didn't show up as mixed cabin.

AJK · « **Reply #263 on:** March 09, 2015, 11:42:51 AM »

Quote from: yls2011 on March 09, 2015, 11:39:26 AM

6/17 eze-gru 06:55-09:40 LA 4540
6/17 gru-mia 10:55- 18:10 JJ 8094

The JJ flight has 6 seats; they should def be able to see it.

ETA: Just saw your edit.

yls2011 · « **Reply #264 on:** March 10, 2015, 10:56:42 AM »

Data point- not sure if this is public knowledge. I have been back and forth with AA regarding pricing and award ticket- it keeps reverting to a higher amount. Last time I called, I asked if they can possibly pull up my record so I don't need to reexplain the whole issue, and the rep pulled up records of all past past conversations regarding this itinerary.

Something to think about when HUCAing, it might change how you approach the agent...

jaywhy · « **Reply #265 on:** March 10, 2015, 12:31:03 PM »

Quote from: yls2011 on March 10, 2015, 10:56:42 AM

Data point- not sure if this is public knowledge. I have been back and forth with AA regarding pricing and award ticket- it keeps reverting to a higher amount. Last time I called, I asked if they can possibly pull up my record so I don't need to reexplain the whole issue, and the rep pulled up records of all past past conversations regarding this itinerary.

Something to think about when HUCAing, it might change how you approach the agent...

Of course. When they pull up the pnr, they can see all conversations you had, assuming the rep took notes.
The way around it is to bury the notes you don't want seen with other inane notes.

AharonInIsrael · « **Reply #266 on:** March 10, 2015, 03:08:28 PM »

Just double checking:

My mother booked a PHL-TLV business class seat using AA miles on USAirways. If she's actually coming from NYC and wants to bring three bags without paying for extra fees, her two (best) options are:

a) pay the $150 change fee to add the NYC-PHL leg.

b) book a separate one-way business Avios ticket for 9k?

Marco Polo · « **Reply #267 on:** March 10, 2015, 03:22:09 PM »

Quote from: AharonInIsrael on March 10, 2015, 03:08:28 PM

Just double checking:

My mother booked a PHL-TLV business class seat using AA miles on USAirways. If she's actually coming from NYC and wants to bring three bags without paying for extra fees, her two (best) options are:

a) pay the $150 change fee to add the NYC-PHL leg.

b) book a separate one-way business Avios ticket for 9k?

Book with BA.

D93 · « **Reply #268 on:** March 10, 2015, 03:24:52 PM »

Quote from: AharonInIsrael on March 10, 2015, 03:08:28 PM

b) book a separate one-way business Avios ticket for 13.5k?

FTFY

AharonInIsrael · « **Reply #269 on:** March 10, 2015, 03:29:36 PM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on March 10, 2015, 03:22:09 PM

Book with BA.

Thanks.

Quote from: D93 on March 10, 2015, 03:24:52 PM

FTFY

You're adding the return PHL-JFK in Y?

D93 · « **Reply #270 on:** March 10, 2015, 03:35:10 PM »

Quote from: AharonInIsrael on March 10, 2015, 03:29:36 PM

Thanks. You're adding the return PHL-JFK in Y?

No - one way is 13.5k in J. On domestic 2 class flights, J is 3 times Y not 2 times Y.

AharonInIsrael · « **Reply #271 on:** March 10, 2015, 03:38:18 PM »

Quote from: D93 on March 10, 2015, 03:35:10 PM

No - one way is 13.5k in J. On domestic 2 class flights, J is 3 times Y not 2 times Y.

Oh okay, thanks. Didn't know that.

So then it's $150 or 18k Avios (if she'll book the return in Y). Might be the $ is the better option.

Which sites send alerts if the flight times change at all (to try and talk out of the change fee)? ExpertFlyer?

yls2011 · « **Reply #272 on:** March 16, 2015, 10:47:10 AM »

Are miles debited from account only when reservation status changes to "purchased" or "ticketed"? The status of by booking is still on request and miles haven't yet been debited...
Also, I was told by the agent that it would be ticketed within 2-24 hours. Is has been 36 hours and still not ticketed. There are segments on partner airlines so I know it may take longer, but I assumed that it would just be closer to 24 hours than 2 hours?

159dallas · « **Reply #273 on:** March 16, 2015, 12:09:11 PM »

Is it possible to book a one way award on us airways through aa.com using us airways miles?

Centro · « **Reply #274 on:** March 16, 2015, 12:14:42 PM »

Quote from: 159dallas on March 16, 2015, 12:09:11 PM

Is it possible to book a one way award on us airways through aa.com using us airways miles?

You can't book on AA.com with miles other then AA miles,

If this flight is for after the merger then you will be able to do so then.

coralsnake · « **Reply #275 on:** March 16, 2015, 05:52:01 PM »

Quote from: 159dallas on March 16, 2015, 12:09:11 PM

Is it possible to book a one way award on us airways through aa.com using us airways miles?

Anything bookable on AA.com with AA miles is bookable with US Air miles. If you can't do it on US Airs website then call. If you're lucky you might actually get someone on the phone.

Centro · « **Reply #276 on:** March 16, 2015, 07:19:07 PM »

Quote from: coralsnake on March 16, 2015, 05:52:01 PM

Anything bookable on AA.com with AA miles is bookable with US Air miles. If you can't do it on US Airs website then call. If you're lucky you might actually get someone on the phone.

OW?

coralsnake · « **Reply #277 on:** March 16, 2015, 07:26:44 PM »

Quote from: Centro on March 16, 2015, 07:19:07 PM

OW?

Got me there. I don't read very well sometimes.

maxie m · « **Reply #278 on:** March 16, 2015, 07:54:41 PM »

Can us airways be booked with avios

avromie7 · « **Reply #279 on:** March 16, 2015, 08:02:45 PM »

is there any way to continue holding a flight if there are currently no more award seats available

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