Airlines

[QUOTE=Sportsman]Well, get you ass down here then. Memorial Day weekend is good for me.[/QUOTE]It could happen, but I'm looking at Brazil as well.
And I'll bet your in my apartment that week, which leaves me possibly having to rent from little boy.

[QUOTE=Punter 127]It could happen, but I'm looking at Brazil as well.

And I'll bet your in my apartment that week, which leaves me possibly having to rent from little boy.[/QUOTE]No, I'll only be here for the weekend. So you can have the apartment since you'll probably be here longer.

April and some May Delta tix (coach) RT west coast-EZE fom $719 inclusive depending on day and route (via ATL or IAH [on Continental coded as DL]) [url]www.delta.com[/url]. It is well hidden, buried in the DL fares (several pages down)I got a line on the $719 (from SEA) directly via [url]www.itasoftware.com[/url].

[QUOTE=Sidney]I offer other observations of air travel.

USA bag charges for Delta are $40-$90!

For US Air, zero for 2 bags!

Outside porter check-in at US Air of overweight bag resulted in no charge.

AA will repair or replace a bag damaged internationally, but refuses any compensation domestically.[/QUOTE]US Scare's baggage charges are posted on their site. I reckon you got lucky but could pay them in the future.

First bag $15* $65* $115* Not accepted.

Second bag $25* $75* $125* Not accepted.

Third - ninth bag $100* $150* $200* Not accepted.

Airport pricing beginning July 9 for flights booked on / after April 23, 2009

Checked bags Under.

50 lbs /23kg 51-70 lbs /23-32 kg (includes $50 weight fee) 71-100 lbs /32-45 kg (includes $100 weight fee) Over 100 lbs /45 kg.

First bag $20* $70* $120* Not accepted.

Second bag $30* $80* $130* Not accepted.

Third - ninth bag $100* $150* $200* Not accepted.

Damage:

All airlines (IOTA members) cap their liability at 3300 US per ticketed passenger. No airlines will fix your zippers or any parts that protrude wheels, handles, etc. Airlines MUST fix or replace bags they damage, which really means crush or rip because once you take away zippers, handles, and wheels all that's left is the body of the bag. Never use duffle bags, especially ones that are kind of cheap and overpacked. Ramp guys throw, yes throw, them by the handles and if the stiching at the handles gives way the entire side of the bag will most likely fail. Because the rip started at a protruding part nothing will be covered. If it happens as they load your bag at your departing airport you are really fucked because the rip will worsen when they unload your bag. Then some of your shit will fall out as they haul it through the rain in an open cart in your connecting city, then more when they toss it unto the belt loader for your connecting flight and more inside the airplane as you fly to your destination. The last of your shit will fall out as it's being drug behind the cart that is taking it to the terminal where you pick up your ripped in half empty walmart dufflebag. Of course the Pakistani that answers the phone when you call customer service will be VERY helpful.

Strangly enough international liability is always less than domestic because it goes back to agreements made in the 50s. 3300 domestic and 1500 international.

All this stuff is covered in each airlines "Conditions of Carriage" which is the contract you agree to when you buy the ticket. One of the funny clauses in all of their conditions is they don't promise air travel, mearly carriage. So if they get you to your final destination, even if it's three months later because they sent you in a horse drawn buckboard, they have fulfilled their contract with you.

Like LEO Getz said about drive throughs, "They fuck you because you can't do anything about it."

As with anything YMMV, if you are a million mile traveler on any airline they will fix your bag and most likely give you a BBBJ for your trouble. If you have no status you will be taking it up the shitter.

Mongers, Sidney. Etal-

I could not agree more with you that US-based airlines are all complete shit. I recently took two flights on Latin American based airlines that I could have flown on AA. First, on LAN from Buenos Aires to Miami. Not only was the LAN flight cheaper by $300 USD, but the 767 I flew on had VOD screens at every seat, decent food, free unlimited booze, and young attractive flight attendants. The second flight, on Avianca from Miami to Medellin and back, was again $150 USD cheaper than AA, and again had VOD screens at every seat, attractive flight attendants, decent food, and free booze. Also, they raffled off two roundtrip free tickets to a preselected destination during the flight. AA or other US-based airlines cannot compare this level of service, and cost more to boot.

Suerte,

Rock Harders

Since I have to fly between BsAs and Europe / USA 5-6 times per year, I'll add my dos centavos.

Lately, I've been using Continental when I have to go back to the US (West Coast) Every plane I have had between EZE and Houston has had a seat back screen, seemed relatively new and clean, and the staff was not overly rude.

Of course, the flight from Houston to SF is always as bad as any other domestic stock trailer.

I stopped using AA and UA although I have many miles. Their shitty planes and even shittier service drove me away.

I'll be flying Air France in two weeks. If that sucks, I am thinking of converting to a 100% LAN customer on any flight over 5 hours. That means I'll have to have add an extra leg on most trips, but it will be worth it.

Happy flying,

S

[QUOTE=Rock Harders]Mongers, Sidney. Etal-

I could not agree more with you that US-based airlines are all complete shit. I recently took two flights on Latin American based airlines that I could have flown on AA. First, on LAN from Buenos Aires to Miami. Not only was the LAN flight cheaper by $300 USD, but the 767 I flew on had VOD screens at every seat, decent food, free unlimited booze, and young attractive flight attendants. The second flight, on Avianca from Miami to Medellin and back, was again $150 USD cheaper than AA, and again had VOD screens at every seat, attractive flight attendants, decent food, and free booze. Also, they raffled off two roundtrip free tickets to a preselected destination during the flight. AA or other US-based airlines cannot compare this level of service, and cost more to boot.

Suerte,

Rock Harders[/QUOTE]They were running crazy cheap flights between JFK and EZE.

Rock what are these "young attractive flight attendants" I thought F / As had to be fat grandmothers by federal law.

In the last two years, I have become a fan of flying LAN because the planes are invariably clean, new, and comfortable; the cabin crews are polite, helpful, and usually attractive; and the fares are reasonable. I usually go to either Salta or Cordoba when I am in BA, and I have been using LAN for those internal flights as well. As a private pilot, I have a lot more confidence in LAN's maintenance procedures than in Aerolineas'.

Well I read that LAN is nice, but let me tell you that United Airlines is the best.

I fly to BA every 2 months and the 767 that fly's out of Dulles airport is the best. I fly first class, of business class and the seats in those cabins turn to beds. Yes beds just like in your sweaty bed. And you have the 21 inch tv screen, with your own control and movies out the ass and a dock for your laptop and I pod. The food is real good for airline food, booze till you drop for free.

United is the way to go if you want to get there in a relaxed state.

The flight is 10:30 minutes.

But the best thing is that I am an employee of United and the flight for first class or buiness is free.

Don't hate.

Willy

I have to disagree with you there, Meforu. United is the all time worst airline in the world, in my book. I've flown them from both Sao Paulo and elsewhere in Latin America and I have absolute horror stories. I didn't even know they flew to Buenos Aires but it wouldn't have mattered. I refuse to fly them domestically or internationally anywhere anymore.

One example: The last time out of Sao Paulo, I booked business class. United (geniuses that they are) sent the wrong plane and no longer had space for business class. So, they upgraded me to first class. Cool. I got on the plane, and after 10 minutes of sitting down, they realized that they'd given out too many business class upgrades to first class. I already had a seat at that point. So, a battle axe flight attendant (aren't they all? Comes on to instruct me that I have to move back to coach or get off the plane to complain, but if I get off the plane I will not be allowed back on. This beeotch is as rude as I've ever seen a flight attendant. She never once apologizes even though they're the ones that sent the wrong plane and then issued me the new first class seat. After 10 minutes of haggling, I finally agree to go back to coach so the other business class upgrade can sit in my first class seat.

Still fuming, I finally ask for the name of the battle ax who booted me back to coach. She's removed her name tag at that point, or whatever identifying characteristics they used to wear. Another passenger tells me they have to give out their employee number so that you can identify them if you want to complain, and the coach class flight attendant (who saw what happened) confirms this. But, the battle ax refuses to give out her number. Her fellow flight attendants are aghast but clearly don't want to get involved. I finally had to take a picture of the battle axe with my cell phone so I would have something to indicate who the beotch was. She spent 5 hours on the flight avoiding me once she saw I had a cell phone and intended to take her picture, but I finally got it on the way out the door as we deplaned.

What did United do in response to a lengthy complaint? Not a darn thing. Why would they? They're employee-owned, and I was complaining about an owner.

I've got dozens of other horror stories with United, but I won't bore you. Suffice it to say that if there's one airline that I hope would go bankrupt and get liquidated, that would be it.

Sorry, Meforu. I understand you work for them but that won't change the fact that I reflexively spit whenever I hear that name. I am not a big fan of American, either, but I'll choose AA over United in this life and the next. I've only flown Continental once down there and thought they were the best so far. Looks like I'll have to give LAN a try.

[QUOTE=Meforu 2000]well I read that lan is nice, but let me tell you that united airlines is the best.

I fly to ba every 2 months and the 767 that fly's out of Dulles airport is the best. I fly first class, of buissness class and the seats in those cabins turn to beds. Yes beds just like in your sweaty bed. And you have the 21 inch tv screen, with your own control and movies out the ass and a dock for your laptop and I pod. The foor is real good for airline food, booze till you drop for free.

United is the way to go if you want to get there in a relaxed state.

The flight is 10:30 minutes.

But the best thing is that I am an employee of united and the flight for first class or buiness is free.

Don't hate.

Willy[/QUOTE]

It's fine to hate United (plenty of people do) but don't blame it on employee ownership. That all changed in bankrupcy and wasn't really true even before as while employee's had an ownership interest, they had no actual influence over management actions. Management deserves all the credit for making United into the company it is today.

I say this as both a proud member of the US business management class and and a loyal United customer. They've had some real winners running it over the last 10+ years.

[QUOTE=Stan Da Man] Looks like I'll have to give LAN a try.[/QUOTE]LAN is an excellent airline but not to Buenos Aires. I decided to do the Lima connection on my last trip to BA and it was a 22 hour nightmare.

When I bought the ticket I thought the plane was going to unload then re load (in lima) as I waited on the plane. Wrong. I only found out in Lima that I had to wait and make another connection for a Chile bound plane to catch my BA connection. They were very polite about it but it was a miserable experience.

I went through security again in both Lima and Chile.2/3 hour layover times.

I now deal with AA direct from JFK. I don't like them either but anybody who flys direct goes to the top of the list. I believe Continental makes you change in Houston? If this is the case add another few hours to your trip and you also need to monitor the weather and your hometown departure. IMHO too many things HAVE to go right. Pay extra or go on an airline you don't like. As long as it is a direct flight you come out ahead.

[QUOTE=Stan Da Man]Sorry, Meforu. I understand you work for them but that won't change the fact that I reflexively spit whenever I hear that name. I am not a big fan of American, either, but I'll choose AA over United in this life and the next. I've only flown Continental once down there and thought they were the best so far. Looks like I'll have to give LAN a try.[/QUOTE]Try Mexicana, maybe they're no Singapore Airlines but they give you human treatment, seats are of decent size even in coach, but sometimes food sucks (on a second thought, that is not something new in many airlines) give it a try.

The common theme here is US air carriers are staffed by American women. If you have a testicle, you are fucked. Next time you are passing through an US airport, observe the contrast between foreign and domestic crews. The contrast is striking for me. The gringo crews are rude, obnoxious and consider themselves something special. Plus, most are as butt ugly as a women can get: dress like home made shit. They do not care about themselves, how could you ever expect them to ever care about their customers.

The USA is always the innovator and was the first country to abandon the principle that flight attendants should be reasonably young moderately attractive women. Within 20 years they will be hoggers in all countries, taking our lead.

[QUOTE=Moore]The USA is always the innovator and was the first country to abandon the principle that flight attendants should be reasonably young moderately attractive women. Within 20 years they will be hoggers in all countries, taking our lead.[/QUOTE]I actually think the reason for this is simple: Americans are getting fatter, yet the kind of women who most men find attractive IS THE SAME. Thus, there's about the same number of men desiring an ever shrinking pool of young, skinny women. This has greatly inflated the value of being skinny and female.

Airlines are no longer willing to pay the premium needed to have only slim, attractive flight attendants like they used to. It's a cost cutting measure, since the airlines would have to offer a significant premium in wages and fend off lawsuits. But, for economically depressed foreign countries, the pool of skinny young women is much larger. The airlines can get those women in miniskirts working the aisles without paying a significant price premium.

Airlines aren't stupid. No matter where they are located, the hot women in the aisles do increase customer satisfaction scores. The hoggers and ugly flight attendants wouldn't be there at all if the USA Airlines had the money to be more selective.

[QUOTE=Rock Harders]Mongers, Sidney. Etal-

I could not agree more with you that US-based airlines are all complete shit. I recently took two flights on Latin American based airlines that I could have flown on AA. First, on LAN from Buenos Aires to Miami. Not only was the LAN flight cheaper by $300 USD, but the 767 I flew on had VOD screens at every seat, decent food, free unlimited booze, and young attractive flight attendants. The second flight, on Avianca from Miami to Medellin and back, was again $150 USD cheaper than AA, and again had VOD screens at every seat, attractive flight attendants, decent food, and free booze. Also, they raffled off two roundtrip free tickets to a preselected destination during the flight. AA or other US-based airlines cannot compare this level of service, and cost more to boot.

Suerte,

Rock Harders[/QUOTE]I agree 100% with Rock. Without going in details, I travel several times a year on many different airlines on different routes worldwide and found that the most hyped international airlines usually offer the worst possible service and the most low profile ones surprised me with some great service and flight.

Cheers

I feel connected at the hip to American Airlines even though I aggree with all of the criticism.

I desperately want coach to business upgrade on long flights-- and when in coach, exit row seats. I have hundreds of thousands of miles of American miles. This permits me to manipulate my choice of flights--whether one hour or ten hours to ensure that I'm in an exit row aisle 95% of the time. I have never been an upper level frequennt flier with another airlline.

The business upgrade policy in the USA, allows free business for my flights over 5 hours based on my own travel patterns. I recice free chits that can be traded foir free business upgrade in the USA. Some times I'll treat myself on a 3 hours flite.

Does anyone have any suggestions that make sense to change airlines. It is more important for me to have an exit row or a cost effective business upgrade than to save $100 on the ticket Miami to BA. It is also a pleasure to have almost all my USA trips in exit rows aisles or free business for long trips.

Does Lan have greater pitch or distance between the coach seats. Lan is part of the ONE World Alliance which also includes American. Can I use this to my advantage. American does not accept Lan miles flown on most routes where LAN competes. Maybe I can change LAN miles into American? I tried to call LAn and they did not seem to understand what I was talking about. American.

Platinum customer service people also would not give me a clear response.

Bob

PS-I am both tall and large and have a number of disc herniations. Flying for 5+ hours in a standard interior coach seat can occasionally result in some serious discomfort if not pain for 48 hours. An exit row aisle seat on an AA 777 is very comfortable for me flying 8.5 hours Miami to BA.

The bottom line is: seat location and leg room are far more important to me than the personalities or attitude of the employees or the appearance of the attendants or the food or free drink policies.

I wholeheartedly agree with the above statement regarding American. Since I have traveled with them 13 times to BA, they accommodate my special requests and have been spot on.

Last time my tv was not working and a pleasant looking milf went into the secret stash to find me a remote tv for my useage.

The only blip was when a plain did not show up on my return and thank goodness I was in gold status and waiting was reasonable and they kept the Intercontinental open for late snack and very nice room as well.

In fact my trip in March was Latin American double miles and it greatly increased my mile status.

While others may have better experiences on competitors, I too am a loyal customer and have not found any true flaws to make me switch vendors.

After Southwest began with "Hot Pants " I do not think anyone will surpass. I did see some very nice stews on my flight to Cordoba 5 yrs ago, but the flight was 1 hr.

I like American. Having said that I am sure my luggage will be lost next trip.

I use United a lot (but only once to BA) and premiere status certainly is a reason.

Never had any problems with UA which I also didn't have with other airlines.

The airline industry in the states is just FUBAR.

[QUOTE=Miami Bob]The business upgrade policy in the USA, allows free business for my flights over 5 hours based on my own travel patterns. I recice free chits that can be traded foir free business upgrade in the USA. Some times I'll treat myself on a 3 hours flite.[/quote] I ’ve never seen anything in regard to flight time effecting upgrades, and none of the domestic flights I ’ve been on even have a business class section. AA does however have 500 mile one class upgrades, as a Platinum member you can be credited with them or they can be purchased;

[quote=AA Webpage] [i]AAdvantage Platinum and AAdvantage Gold members earn four 500-mile electronic upgrades for every 10,000 qualifying base miles flown (including guaranteed minimum miles) during your membership year (March 1 or the date you qualify for elite status, through the last day of February) So, the more you fly, the more upgrades you earn.[/i] [/QUOTE][url]http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/AAdvantage/programDetails/eliteStatus/upgrades.jsp[/url]

[QUOTE=Miami Bob] Does anyone have any suggestions that make sense to change airlines. It is more important for me to have an exit row or a cost effective business upgrade than to save $100 on the ticket Miami to BA. It is also a pleasure to have almost all my USA trips in exit rows aisles or free business for long trips.

Does Lan have greater pitch or distance between the coach seats. LAN is part of the ONE World Alliance which also includes American. Can I use this to my advantage. American does not accept Lan miles flown on most routes where LAN competes. Maybe I can change LAN miles into American? I tried to call LAn and they did not seem to understand what I was talking about. American.

Platinum customer service people also would not give me a clear response.

Bob

PS-I am both tall and large and have a number of disc herniations. Flying for 5+ hours in a standard interior coach seat can occasionally result in some serious discomfort if not pain for 48 hours. An exit row aisle seat on an AA 777 is very comfortable for me flying 8.5 hours Miami to BA.

The bottom line is: seat location and leg room are far more important to me than the personalities or attitude of the employees or the appearance of the attendants or the food or free drink policies.[/QUOTE] Bob to me it does [b]not[/b] make sense to change airlines, but it does make sense to spend a little time studying and learning the benefits of status at your current airline.

[url]http://www.aa.com/content/images/AAdvantage/Plat_Member_Guide.pdf[/url]

[quote=Miami Bob]I desperately want coach to business upgrade on long flights-- and when in coach, exit row seats. I have hundreds of thousands of miles of American miles. This permits me to manipulate my choice of flights--whether one hour or ten hours to ensure that I'm in an exit row aisle 95% of the time. I have never been an upper level frequennt flier with another airlline. [/quote] You could have it more if you raise your status level, for example if you could obtain AAdvantage Executive Platinum status you would be awarded 8 system wide and unlimited domestic upgrades for next year.

[url]http://www.aa.com/content/images/AAdvantage/EP_Member_Guide.pdf[/url]

Also LAN is a member of “One World Alliance” so you can claim AA miles when you fly with LAN, just give them your Advantage number when you book your flight or when you check in and tell them you want AA miles. Here is a link to how your miles are credited on LAN flights. Be sure and check the ticket class before you buy it if miles are important to you. BTW you can also redeem your AA miles on LAN.

[url]https://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/AAdvantage/partners/airlines/lan.jsp[/url]

I hope you find the links helpful but if you really want to know how to play the airline system I suggest you read flyer talk or even better contact Jaimito Cartero he’s the real undisputed flying guru on this forum! (He has saved me money several times, thanks again Jaimito)

United Airlines can ’t be too bad, after all wasn't it United that canned Daddy Rulz?

I think this may be Daddy in the link below on one of his last trip to BA.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe2ncZ1ObIw&feature=related[/url]

Is that really you Daddy? Sorry I just couldn ’t help myself.

[QUOTE=Sidney]ORD and UAL are awful.[/QUOTE]Agree with you about ORD. It sucks ass especially in winter.

I saw a news report tonight that said American Airlines will now allow passengers to use miles for one way tickets.

I actually like that idea.

I would rather cash out as soon as I can than have to endure more flights on a dreaded carrier just to claim a miles reward.

Punter,

AA site does indicate that LAN miles on the USA to South American routes are not accepted by American. I've been trying to learn about this rule by talking to supervisors at platinum cs. I cannot get a clear definite response. AA and LAN share routing on the same planes flying to Santiago and Santiago to BA.

I wanted to fly LAN ARG Miami to BA and still get credits for both miles and platinum qualificaation for next year.

[QUOTE=Miami Bob]are not accepted by american. I've been trying to learn about this rule by talking to supervisors at platinum cs. I cannot get a clear definite response. AA and LAN share routing on the same planes flying to santiago and santiago to ba.

I wanted to fly LAN ARG miami to ba and still get credits for both miles and platinum qualificaation for next year.[/QUOTE]Bob,

I don't see anything at this site stating LAN flight from US to BA is not eligible to earn miles on AAdvantage Program.

[url]http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/AAdvantage/partners/airlines/lan.jsp[/url]

Guys:

Are you blind?

If you use miles on American, It Is Only 40,000, but of course that means low season, Which is the best time to go to be. A.

Jackson that spells Buenos Aries. Not be. A.

Not too Hot.
Low Season on the rest on the rest of the airlines is 50,000 +.

Repeat: Jackson that means Buenos Aries. Not be. A.

Your spell check sucks. Maybe your spell check will change that to ch.sks.

WT69

[QUOTE=Miami Bob]PUNTER--AA site does indicate that LAn miles on the usa to south american routes are not accepted by american. I've been trying to learn about this rule by talking to supervisors at platinum cs. I cannot get a clear definite response. AA and LAN share routing on the same planes flying to santiago and santiago to ba.

I wanted to fly LAN ARG miami to ba and still get credits for both miles and platinum qualificaation for next year.[/QUOTE]Bob,

I'm not sure I understand what you ’re asking, but this may answer your question.

Are you buying an AA or a LAN ticket?

[quote=American Airlines] American Airlines has codeshare agreements with select airlines, including all our oneworld® partners, and railways around the world. When traveling on an American Airlines codeshare flight operated by any of our partners, you can earn AAdvantage miles. Eligible miles earned on our codeshare flights will also count toward qualifying for AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum®, and AAdvantage Gold® status.

Through our codeshare agreements, American Airlines markets select partner flights as American Airlines flights. If you purchase seats on these flights, your ticket will show AA flight numbers. All or a portion of your journey may actually be operated by one of our codeshare partners. Therefore, please check-in with the airline who is actually operating the flight. [/QUOTE][url]https://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/aboutUs/codesharePartners/
main.jsp&anchorEvent=false[/url]

Does that answer your question?

[QUOTE=WorldTravel69]Guys:

Are you blind?

If you use miles on American, It Is Only 40,000, but of course that means low season, Which is the best time to go to be. A.

Jackson that spells Buenos Aries. Not be. A.

Not too Hot.

Low Season on the rest on the rest of the airlines is 50,000 +.

Repeat: Jackson that means Buenos Aries. Not be. A.

Your spell check sucks. Maybe your spell check will change that to ch. Sks.

WT69[/QUOTE][blue]WT,

Why don't you just write [size=3][b]"BA"[/b][/size] or [size=3][b]"BsAs"[/b][/size]?

Thanks,

Jackson[/blue]

[QUOTE=Punter 127]United Airlines can 't be too bad, after all wasn't it United that canned Daddy Rulz?

I think this may be Daddy in the link below on one of his last trip to BA.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe2ncZ1ObIw&feature=related[/url]

Is that really you Daddy? Sorry I just couldn 't help myself.[/QUOTE]I got canned for stealing panties out of suitcases, I wanted to make a parachute and figured some ginormous panties from fat American hogs would make good material.

Jimeto is without a doubt the airline god when it comes to using upgrades and finding cheap flights, Daddy never did much ticketing so my knowledge base is not broad. When it comes to ramp ops, and how to get what you want from airline employees Daddy is second to none.

Oh by the way, yes that was me in the commercial but I had to stand on the seat to get my head into the overhead bin.

[QUOTE=WorldTravel69]Guys:

Are you blind?

If you use miles on American, It Is Only 40,000, but of course that means low season, Which is the best time to go to BA.

WT69[/QUOTE]United currently has a promotion on award ticket to South America for 40K miles also. Must be ticketed by 24 May and traveled by 31 Aug.

[url]http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,51824,00.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Punter 127]Bob,

I'm not sure I understand what you 're asking, but this may answer your question.

Are you buying an AA or a LAN ticket?

[url]https://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/aboutUs/codesharePartners/
main.jsp&anchorEvent=false[/url]

Does that answer your question?[/QUOTE]Even on LAN ticket and LAN operated flight, they should still be eligible to earn AAdavantage miles and elite qualilfiying status.

[QUOTE=Sportsman]Even on LAN ticket and LAN operated flight, they should still be eligible to earn AAdavantage miles and elite qualilfiying status.[/QUOTE]I agree, but It looks like we're talking about co-shared flights, so as a PLATINUM member why wouldn't he want to book on AA and get his bonus miles?

[QUOTE=Miami Bob]Punter,

AA site does indicate that LAN miles on the USA to South American routes are not accepted by American.[/quote] Where did you see that? Could you provide a link, because I can't find it?

[quote]I wanted to fly LAN ARG Miami to BA and still get credits for both miles and platinum qualificaation for next year.[/QUOTE]I believe all you have to do is tell them you want AA miles and not LAN miles and provide your AA number when you check in.

You can have your miles flown on LAN credited to any oneworld Alliance airline.