Seat selection on Economy MileSAAver [duplicate]

1. What is economy MileSAAver on American Airlines?
2. Why can't I pick my seat on American Airlines?
3. How do aa reduced mileage awards work?
4. What is the difference between AAnytime Level 1 and Level 2?
5. Is it cheaper to buy miles or a ticket?
6. How many miles do you need to get a free flight?
7. Is it worth paying for seat selection?
8. What happens if you don't select seats on a flight?
9. Is preferred seating worth it?
10. How are American Airlines award miles calculated?
11. Can I redeem AA miles for gift cards?
12. How many American Airline points for a free flight?
13. How much is 5000 miles Worth on American Airlines?
14. How does the AAdvantage program work?

What is economy MileSAAver on American Airlines?

A MileSAAver economy ticket is like a discount economy ticket; it does not get the baggage and priority boarding benefits. But as you have found, a MileSAAver business or domestic first ticket costs the same number of AAdvantage miles as an AAnytime economy ticket.

Why can't I pick my seat on American Airlines?

If you're unable to choose seats when you book, check back closer to departure or we'll assign you a seat when you check in. American Airlines withholds some seats until the day of departure to allow our airport personnel to accommodate passenger needs.

How do aa reduced mileage awards work?

Along with the ability to defeat basic economy, American Airlines' cobranded credit cards offer a lesser-known — but quite valuable — perk: reduced mileage awards. This benefit allows you to save between 1,000 and 7,500 miles per round-trip, depending on the route and the type of card you have.

What is the difference between AAnytime Level 1 and Level 2?

"AAnytime" awards require at least 110,000 miles each way (level 1) and more for level 2 - this has to do with specific dates. Basically, "AAnytime" awards apply to any open seat on the plane, vs. much more limited availability with "saver" seats.

Is it cheaper to buy miles or a ticket?

2. If the price of a ticket is more expensive than buying miles. If you want to fly in business or first class, tickets are usually very expensive. ... Although buying those miles would set you back $3,208 when we last checked, that's a lot cheaper than buying the first class ticket outright.

How many miles do you need to get a free flight?

How many miles do you need to have for a free flight by airline? We sampled award miles needed for a one-way domestic flight, and found that consumers need between about 7,000 and 119,000 miles to get a free flight. In most cases, the cost of a round-trip flight is simply double what you see below.

Is it worth paying for seat selection?

In fact, most regular airlines now charge for seat selection anyways. It's often around $10-$30 per seat per flight segment, so if you cave in and pay for that, it can add up quickly. You shouldn't do it. No matter which airline you're flying on, don't ever pay to select a seat.

What happens if you don't select seats on a flight?

If you're buying a Saver fare and don't like the choice of seats, simply click on “Skip Seats” and you'll be assigned seats for free during check-in, which may include seats towards the front of the plane.

Is preferred seating worth it?

The Verdict: If all you care about is being seated near the front of the plane, buying a Preferred Seat will save you money over upgrading to Delta Comfort+ — but it doesn't include all the other extras such as priority boarding and guaranteed bin space.

How are American Airlines award miles calculated?

On most flights marketed by partner airlines, you earn award miles based on a percentage of the flight distance and the fare class of your ticket. Elite status members get bonus miles in addition to base award miles earned on eligible partner airlines: Gold – 40% Platinum – 60%

Can I redeem AA miles for gift cards?

Redeem American AAdvantage Miles For Gift Cards

American has a partnership with Points.com to let AAdvantage members redeem miles for merchant gift cards. You can redeem miles for a wide variety of gift cards like Home Depot, Target, and Macy's.

How many American Airline points for a free flight?

You need at least 7,500 miles for a free flight on American Airlines. You can redeem 7,500 AAdvantage miles for a free one-way domestic MileSAAver award flight of up to 500 miles in distance. For a domestic flight longer than 500 miles, you'll need 20,000-30,000 award miles.

How much is 5000 miles Worth on American Airlines?

At current TPG valuations, 5,000 AAdvantage miles are worth approximately $70. Adding in taxes and fees of $5.60 each way, this is like getting a $76 one-way — or $151 round-trip — deal.

How does the AAdvantage program work?

The AAdvantage program rewards frequent flyers for their travel with American Airlines. As a member, you'll be able to earn points (also called "miles," interchangeably) and work your way toward elite status, which offers benefits like free checked bags and seat upgrades.