Thread: New to non-rev travel and now registered companion on AA--a few questions!

Originally Posted by spongebue

But your best rule of thumb is that if the plane is painted as AA, it should be ok. US Airways I'm not sure about. Every merger has that weird limbo time where things are being ironed out and not everything is seamless, and that's definitely where AA/US is at.

Right you are Brian.
As of now AA and US have two separate systems. Meaning you can’t be rolled over on different metal.
Jay, your passes are for AA flights. If you don’t make it on you’ll be rolled over to the next AA flight, and yes with a once-a day flight that means you’re stuck spending the night in the airport or at a hotel.

Originally Posted by JayAlexandra

So those D2RT and D3T I see on that flight on the trip planner is us then?

Jay just a reminder, what you have now is a flight listing. AA boarding is based on check-in time (within boarding priority) and check-in opens 24 hours prior to flight departure - set your alarm.

Jay there’s also a check-in link on the JetNet Home page (first column) under ’Quick Links’ AND read the rules for Check-In - NOW!
Jay, non-revving is a great perk, but it can be nerve racking.
You have to be flexible and prepared for “whatever”, including 10 non-revs from the previous day rolling over onto your flight or your fiancé not making it on.
Options, ( alternate flights, alternate airports, alternate routing) having a plan A, B, C, D is a requirement and understanding that weather, a mechanical, any number of things can throw all your well-made plans out the window.
Trust me, it’s much easier coming up with plan B, C, D at your kitchen table than at gate 47A.
Maybe a week out, start watching your flight (as well as the day before & after) and that PVG flight too; you may want to edit your flight again - and there’s always your return...uh-huh.
Chances are things will go smoothly, but if they don’t, you want to be prepared and able to handle it without breaking a sweat.

Originally Posted by JayAlexandra

Hey guys, I just thought of something and wasn't sure of the answer. So let's say I try to get to China on the 7th, and I don't make that flight. Do I have higher priority on the 8th than the rest of the people listed for the flight on the 8th? Or do I get the same priority according to my pass rank, even though I rolled over from the day before?

You would get a higher priority than someone within the same rank (D2RT and D3T in your case). Any D2 or D1 traveler would always have a higher priority regardless of when they checked in.

That is correct. Agent will roll standbys over. Since AA is based on time of check-in, and that is when you checked in for your initial flight (as far as I know) you'd be hurting yourself to list multiple times, not to mention making things a little difficult for other nonrevs below you (if you may or may not show up, depending on if you get the original one). That said, on UA it's an entry the agent does have to do, and sometimes forgets to. It's not unreasonable to ask them if they've transferred the list before going to your gate

Brian is on target, do not list for backup flights. You only have to go with plan B, if plan A doesn’t work out. And download the JetAway app (you can see the priority list) it will help.