AA flight change nuisance

[NM]

I'm sure you could use an AA voucher to book a codeshare domestic flight within Australia? Sounds like best value.

That would likely be a bad assumption. AA codeshares on QF Australian domestic flights can only be booked in conjunction with international travel to/from Australia on AA flight numbers. They cannot be booked as stand-alone flights.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Look at QF7 then a QF flight to YVR. We had a 5 hr stopover and went to the JFK museum. Great day.

 

[docjames]

And pay QF $600 + fare difference to change will be the only snag with that plan.

 

[AV8]

I am in a similar situation as eric2011 for my April paid F s/c flights - eticket issued and 2 legs would have misconnected due to amalgamation - rang USA AA and changed carrier to US & stopovers to different cities - all good except for 50 less s/c's.

Another reschedule by AA - rang AA and got re-ticketed back to original stopovers without any fuss or $ - will receive original s/c's as well.

 

[eric2011]

Another reschedule by AA - rang AA and got re-ticketed back to original stopovers without any fuss or $ - will receive original s/c's as well.

I also received notification overnight for a flight number change. Wonder if we are on the same flight (lol)

 

[ozbeachbabe]

Don't forget to check your seating particularly if the a/c type changes as well as the flight number. We had a sked change to a SKB/MIA flight brought forward 25 minutes plus change of flight number however we retained the same seat allocation as it was still a 738 a/c.

 

[AV8]

Don't forget to check your seating particularly if the a/c type changes as well as the flight number. We had a sked change to a SKB/MIA flight brought forward 25 minutes plus change of flight number however we retained the same seat allocation as it was still a 738 a/c.

Thanks ozbeachbabe - yes I had to select new seats for the new sector/flights as flight numbers had changed - easily done via AA website (view my booking) once ticket was re-issued.

 

[eric2011]

Don't forget to check your seating particularly if the a/c type changes as well as the flight number. We had a sked change to a SKB/MIA flight brought forward 25 minutes plus change of flight number however we retained the same seat allocation as it was still a 738 a/c.

Thanks, mine was only a flight number change with same equipment. AA put us in for the same seats (2D,2F i think)

 

[docjames]

Yes new seat selections for mine also.

 

[clazman]

Got two AA flight changes today ... will check seats thanks OBB

 

[docjames]

OK still no movement from AA.

Options outbound:
Upgrade to F LAX-DFW +$800 (+ change fees ~ $250 - although may be able to convince them to waive that)
Stick with 8pm direct in J
Overnight in LAX (my expense) and get next morning 755 flight.

Option inbound: basically none, 7hr transit in LAX.


Interestingly and of note, AA refuse to put me on US on the return (via PDX).

Again open to the brains trust for thoughts /comments.....

 

[Quickstatus]

You are entitled to a full refund as it was a significant change in itinerary and then rebook with whatever airline you want.

 

[docjames]

They are only offering a credit voucher for use in next 12 months.

 

[Quickstatus]

They are only offering a credit voucher for use in next 12 months.

ahh they got you by the proverbial.....

 

[docjames]

ahh they got you by the proverbial.....

So it seems unless the brains trust can come up with something.

LAX-DFW-YVR 90+80SCs vs LAX-YVR for 60SCs.

$800 for 110SCs?

 

[dajop]

They are only offering a credit voucher for use in next 12 months.

That's what happens when you deal with LCCs.

I know Jetstar and Tiger cop a lot of flack but at least they do offer full refunds for significant schedule changes not just credit voucher.

 

[Quickstatus]

So it seems unless the brains trust can come up with something.

LAX-DFW-YVR 90+80SCs vs LAX-YVR for 60SCs.

$800 for 110SCs?

Looking at it from that alternative POV is what AFF members are famous for. Well done. $800 for 110 SC is good value especially under the circumstances. "Why fly direct when you can connect"

 

[docjames]

I'm assuming I've got the SC calcs correct! But looking that way, then it may be a reasonable investment!

 

[Quickstatus]

I'm assuming I've got the SC calcs correct! But looking that way, then it may be a reasonable investment!

Just use the QF SC points calculator
https://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/do/dyns/pointsEarned

 

[NM]

AA flight changes

There seems to be a lot of AA flight schedule and aircraft changes going on at the moment. I assume mostly to do with realignments between AA and US flights. Be warned and keep checking. Don't wait for AA to contact you about changes. Be proactive!

My upcoming BNE-LAX-DFW-MCO has changed again (about the fourth time) and now the LAX connection is below MCT, with QF arrival at 6:25 and we have been moved onto an AA LAX-DFW departing at 7:58. That's rarely ever going to be achievable, especially arriving in Y. MCT is 2 hours for Int-Dom at LAX.

So I will need to call back for options. Looks like I have a choice of taking US LAX-PHX-MCO with reasonable connections on A321 aircraft. Or AA LAX-MIA-MCO on 777 followed by 757 for the last hop. Since the LAX-MCO is on an F award (full F, not Saver), I am leaning towards going via MIA for the 777 F seats even though the final arrival into MCO is about 45 mins later.

Then again, things could change another 4 times before my flight date!