Originally Posted by
Spock Seat
http://www.aa.com/content/images/AAd...tinumGuide.pdf
Unless it has changed, Q bucket for the international segments to Asia, et. al. is not upgradable with an E-VIP. (
see EXP Guide at 14). The Q segment domestically is upgradeable complimentary or through 500 mile certs without the E-VIP as an EXP (
Id. at 15). Subject to revisions.
That is the 2007 EXP Benefits guide; indeed it has changed since then. Taking a look at the
2011 EXP Benefits guide reveals the current, accurate information, which is that there are no fare class restrictions for the use of SWUs.