Originally Posted by
ESpen36
There is also an "award fee" (formerly the "expedite fee") that applies when you claim an award out of a non-EXP account within 21 days of travel.
This is on AA.com:
AAdvantage Award Service Charges
Ticketing 21 days or more prior to departure
(Waived for AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ members using miles from their account)
Award Service Charge applies when ticketing via Reservations: $20
Ticketing less than 21 days prior to departure
(Waived for AAdvantage Executive Platinum members using miles from their account)
*Travel ticketed 20 - 7 days prior to departure $50
*Travel ticketed 6 days to 2 hours prior to departure $100
I read this to mean that if I call more than 21 days out, there is still an "Award Charge" of $20. I appears that as a lowly PLT, I have to pay at least $20 for the privilege of paying a co-pay and using miles. Right?