Originally Posted by
JHark
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
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?
I think you're still confusing initial ticketing with upgrading a ticket that's already been issued. I'm pretty sure the $20 fee you are referring to above applies if you call reservations to book a ticket using AAdvantage miles. Since you will be upgrading an already booked ticket, I don't think the $20 fee applies. You can always call and ask before you start the transaction to be sure.
-z