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

1. Yes. If the flight is listed under My PNRs then you've been listed. You can go into "Priority List" to see how many other non-revs will board ahead of you. Make sure your name is on that list. I think you can only access it after check in.

2. I'm also a D2R. Flying coach on domestic flights has never cost me anything. I traveled to Beijing in coach and was charged $70 (see image). I've travelled to other international destinations and I believe I've always been charged a little. Probably just government fees.

3. I have no idea what this means. No experience here.

4. The invoice is sent after you have completed the flight, since you might not get on.

5. Correct, the passes are deducted from the pass bank several days after you have completed the flight.

6. I have never checked bags for non-rev flights out of fear that I will lose them in case I don't get on the plane. Are you sure you want to risk your bags being in China while you're still in the US? I'd recommend carry on only. It can be done if you pack well.

7. This is the same question I had that brought me to this forum. I would also like to have this questions answered since being able to register for US Airways flights would be extremely helpful.

8. When I got the Chinese visa I just gave them a print screen of the "gate and time" page on jetnet, and also the page that proves I'm eligible for the flight. Of course, I went and got my visa in person, so I was able to explain what it was to them. They seemed to understand what it meant to be in my situation, and they didn't ask any questions. I think that they just want to make sure you're thinking about getting there and back.

A few words of advice. Make sure your plans are flexible by several days. AA has gotten very good at filling up the flights at the last minute. Things can change drastically in the last few hours leading up to a flight. I've been bumped off several times when I thought I would surely get on. Also make sure you check in 12 hours in advance of the flight.

Let me know if you have any other questions.