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I'm new to airline status. I have a question for the experts. I have gotten platinum status on American and am booking my flight to Austin. The

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Feb 16 '24, 13:30

basic economy price is $160 less than main cabin. Since I have status, is there a reason to do main cabin? I can get free upgrade to extra legroom seats, free bags, possibility of upgrade to business (though I doubt that will ever happen). The only thing I see different is it says "no changes", but that I can cancel for a cancelation fee and get a flight credit for the rest. Thoughts?

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definitely the best perk of status - Lafarrow Feb 16, 13:53 8
- One time we got into an argument, and you responded by saying you left the money on the dresser. - loosilu Feb 16, 13:55 7
  - the classics never go out of style -- nm - Lafarrow Feb 16, 13:59 6
    - Pigs be pigs. -- nm - loosilu Feb 16, 14:00 5
      - you never know the impact you'll have - Lafarrow Feb 16, 14:55 4
        
        I'm curious why you think you're welcome here. -- nm - loosilu Feb 16, 15:39 3
        
        wtf -- nm - mud Feb 16, 15:51
        
        He's here because I frequently ask him to post. He's one of the best people I've ever known, as are you. And he apologized. -- nm - David Feb 16, 15:47
        
        Hey, now. Many of us have known and loved laf for a long time. -- nm* - Dark Callisto 🦊 Feb 16, 15:46
Do those perks apply to BE tickets? Those rules vary by airline, not sure about AA’s rules -- nm - ty97 Feb 16, 13:50 1
- Yeah. Kilbo's article covered it and was consistent with what I read. My return flight actually made the cost difference much closer so - pmb Feb 16, 14:01
I *think* this says you book basic economy but because of your status you will be able to select a main cabin extra seat -- (link) - oblique Feb 16, 13:35 1
- Thanks. That helps. Only the change fee and I get fewer miles. If the price difference weren't significant I would just take the miles, but here - pmb Feb 16, 13:46
97s domain -- nm - budice Feb 16, 13:30

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