Qantas Platinum Seating on American Airlines

[SYD]

That's the process I usually do, convenience store or airport concession is another place, especially if flying economy, as you might want a drink and a snack on your flight as you aren't likely to get one.

As a QF WP, AA MCE is your friend again! Comp food and drinks.

 

[serfty]

As a QF WP, AA MCE is your friend again! Comp food and drinks.

Not since this month; AA have removed much of that ability for Qantas Platinum (or Gold).

Here's a screenshot of a booking I have - I originally selected the seat indicated at no charge earlier this year. Now it wants to charge (App or desktop) if I try to move.

 

[SYD]

Not since this month; AA have removed much of that ability for Qantas Platinum (or Gold).

Here's a screenshot of a booking I have - I originally selected the seat indicated at no charge earlier this year. Now it wants to charge (App or desktop) if I try to move.

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OT: but “Nooo!”

Hopefully that’s a glitch. I do recall seeing different behaviour in the app v website. Don’t recall which one allowed free seat selection while the other wanted a “tip”… But if they’re both asking for money, that’s a real bummer. Guess I’ll just need to look for a decent “F” fare next time.

Is that a direct AA booking or something via QF?

 

[serfty]

Is that a direct AA booking or something via QF?

Both ... 001- and 081-

To reiterate, on desktop and app.

Yes, it is off topic, other than that MCE is not a way to to avoid needing change.

 

[Daver6]

Not since this month; AA have removed much of that ability for Qantas Platinum (or Gold).

Here's a screenshot of a booking I have - I originally selected the seat indicated at no charge earlier this year. Now it wants to charge (App or desktop) if I try to move.

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Another flip flop on this?! Far out. MCE was free in Jan for QF WPs

 

[serfty]

Reports that this is back for WP (& CL/WP)

American Airlines Finally Gives Qantas Top Elites Free Extra Legroom Seats — Fixing A Strange Partner Snub - View from the Wing

American Airlines has finally added Qantas top elites to the list of partner frequent flyers who receive free Main Cabin Extra seats. The change fixes a strange gap for Qantas Platinum and Platinum One members, especially since American and Qantas share revenue through a transpacific joint...

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Today I was able to select MCE on the my bookings at no cost.



Internal AA memo (from VFTW Article):