If I book but my employer pays for my ticket, do I still receive the AAdvantage benefits?
If I book a flight on American Airlines, but it is paid for by my employer, do the AAdvantage benefits still apply?
Specifically the priority boarding and no fee for checked baggage at the airport.
loyalty-programs american-airlines
edited Jan 7 '17 at 13:09
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If I book a flight on American Airlines, but it is paid for by my employer, do the AAdvantage benefits still apply?
Specifically the priority boarding and no fee for checked baggage at the airport.
loyalty-programs american-airlines
edited Jan 7 '17 at 13:09
pnuts
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asked Jan 7 '17 at 6:52
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Did you put your AAdvantage number on the booking?
– Michael Hampton
Jan 7 '17 at 9:53
1
I use AirCanada and WestJet for Frequent Flyer points (WestJet is a partner) both you can earn at check-in and you do not have to be the ticket purchaser (I feel like this is an industry norm). I can't guarantee AA does the same. Maybe this will help though..
– Seanland
Jan 7 '17 at 14:01
add a comment |
If I book a flight on American Airlines, but it is paid for by my employer, do the AAdvantage benefits still apply?
Specifically the priority boarding and no fee for checked baggage at the airport.
loyalty-programs american-airlines
edited Jan 7 '17 at 13:09
pnuts
26.8k367164
asked Jan 7 '17 at 6:52
KDGKDG
161
If I book a flight on American Airlines, but it is paid for by my employer, do the AAdvantage benefits still apply?
Specifically the priority boarding and no fee for checked baggage at the airport.
loyalty-programs american-airlines
loyalty-programs american-airlines
edited Jan 7 '17 at 13:09
pnuts
26.8k367164
asked Jan 7 '17 at 6:52
KDGKDG
161
edited Jan 7 '17 at 13:09
pnuts
26.8k367164
asked Jan 7 '17 at 6:52
KDGKDG
161
edited Jan 7 '17 at 13:09
pnuts
26.8k367164
edited Jan 7 '17 at 13:09
pnuts
26.8k367164
edited Jan 7 '17 at 13:09
pnuts
26.8k367164
26.8k367164
asked Jan 7 '17 at 6:52
KDGKDG
161
asked Jan 7 '17 at 6:52
KDGKDG
161
asked Jan 7 '17 at 6:52
KDGKDG
161
161
2
Did you put your AAdvantage number on the booking?
– Michael Hampton
Jan 7 '17 at 9:53
1
I use AirCanada and WestJet for Frequent Flyer points (WestJet is a partner) both you can earn at check-in and you do not have to be the ticket purchaser (I feel like this is an industry norm). I can't guarantee AA does the same. Maybe this will help though..
– Seanland
Jan 7 '17 at 14:01
add a comment |
2
Did you put your AAdvantage number on the booking?
– Michael Hampton
Jan 7 '17 at 9:53
1
I use AirCanada and WestJet for Frequent Flyer points (WestJet is a partner) both you can earn at check-in and you do not have to be the ticket purchaser (I feel like this is an industry norm). I can't guarantee AA does the same. Maybe this will help though..
– Seanland
Jan 7 '17 at 14:01
2
2
Did you put your AAdvantage number on the booking?
– Michael Hampton
Jan 7 '17 at 9:53
Did you put your AAdvantage number on the booking?
– Michael Hampton
Jan 7 '17 at 9:53
1
1
I use AirCanada and WestJet for Frequent Flyer points (WestJet is a partner) both you can earn at check-in and you do not have to be the ticket purchaser (I feel like this is an industry norm). I can't guarantee AA does the same. Maybe this will help though..
– Seanland
Jan 7 '17 at 14:01
I use AirCanada and WestJet for Frequent Flyer points (WestJet is a partner) both you can earn at check-in and you do not have to be the ticket purchaser (I feel like this is an industry norm). I can't guarantee AA does the same. Maybe this will help though..
– Seanland
Jan 7 '17 at 14:01
add a comment |
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The airlines don't care who paid for the ticket, they award frequent flyer miles and apply benefits to the passenger based on the fare purchased.
Your company could have policies against claiming frequent flyer benefits on company paid for tickets, but that is between you and the company.
Some companies have negotiated fares with airlines and some of these discounted fares do not earn miles.
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YES. The program benefits go to the member. Who pays is not relevant.
If you are Gold or higher, you will get Priority boarding and a complimentary baggage allowance.
Additional information: For many years now, all travelers are treated the same, even US Government, for program participation. The only exceptions now being special group fares that earn fewer or no miles/points.
The programs have made policy changes the make it harder for other entities to claim the travel's benefits, not impossible, just harder. At the same time, they have introduced corporate programs to reward corporate payers such as Business Extra.
answered Jan 7 '17 at 14:59
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The airlines don't care who paid for the ticket, they award frequent flyer miles and apply benefits to the passenger based on the fare purchased.
Your company could have policies against claiming frequent flyer benefits on company paid for tickets, but that is between you and the company.
Some companies have negotiated fares with airlines and some of these discounted fares do not earn miles.
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The airlines don't care who paid for the ticket, they award frequent flyer miles and apply benefits to the passenger based on the fare purchased.
Your company could have policies against claiming frequent flyer benefits on company paid for tickets, but that is between you and the company.
Some companies have negotiated fares with airlines and some of these discounted fares do not earn miles.
add a comment |
The airlines don't care who paid for the ticket, they award frequent flyer miles and apply benefits to the passenger based on the fare purchased.
Your company could have policies against claiming frequent flyer benefits on company paid for tickets, but that is between you and the company.
Some companies have negotiated fares with airlines and some of these discounted fares do not earn miles.
The airlines don't care who paid for the ticket, they award frequent flyer miles and apply benefits to the passenger based on the fare purchased.
Your company could have policies against claiming frequent flyer benefits on company paid for tickets, but that is between you and the company.
Some companies have negotiated fares with airlines and some of these discounted fares do not earn miles.
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YES. The program benefits go to the member. Who pays is not relevant.
If you are Gold or higher, you will get Priority boarding and a complimentary baggage allowance.
Additional information: For many years now, all travelers are treated the same, even US Government, for program participation. The only exceptions now being special group fares that earn fewer or no miles/points.
The programs have made policy changes the make it harder for other entities to claim the travel's benefits, not impossible, just harder. At the same time, they have introduced corporate programs to reward corporate payers such as Business Extra.
answered Jan 7 '17 at 14:59
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YES. The program benefits go to the member. Who pays is not relevant.
If you are Gold or higher, you will get Priority boarding and a complimentary baggage allowance.
Additional information: For many years now, all travelers are treated the same, even US Government, for program participation. The only exceptions now being special group fares that earn fewer or no miles/points.
The programs have made policy changes the make it harder for other entities to claim the travel's benefits, not impossible, just harder. At the same time, they have introduced corporate programs to reward corporate payers such as Business Extra.
answered Jan 7 '17 at 14:59
Johns-305Johns-305
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YES. The program benefits go to the member. Who pays is not relevant.
If you are Gold or higher, you will get Priority boarding and a complimentary baggage allowance.
Additional information: For many years now, all travelers are treated the same, even US Government, for program participation. The only exceptions now being special group fares that earn fewer or no miles/points.
The programs have made policy changes the make it harder for other entities to claim the travel's benefits, not impossible, just harder. At the same time, they have introduced corporate programs to reward corporate payers such as Business Extra.
answered Jan 7 '17 at 14:59
Johns-305Johns-305
29k15797
YES. The program benefits go to the member. Who pays is not relevant.
If you are Gold or higher, you will get Priority boarding and a complimentary baggage allowance.
Additional information: For many years now, all travelers are treated the same, even US Government, for program participation. The only exceptions now being special group fares that earn fewer or no miles/points.
The programs have made policy changes the make it harder for other entities to claim the travel's benefits, not impossible, just harder. At the same time, they have introduced corporate programs to reward corporate payers such as Business Extra.
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– Seanland
Jan 7 '17 at 14:01