Originally Posted by
sdsearch
I understand these promotion codes tend to have an expiration date, but the email I got mentions nothing, just that I can use it on my "next" flight, and that it's specific to me. Then it tell me to go to aa.com/promotioncode for details but that page assumes I got more details about dates with my promotion code. But I didn't! (I will have at least one paid AA trip between 8/15 and 11/15, but I have no idea how soon I will be able to book, since I haven't even figured out where I'm going to go and exactly when!)
I booked dates and got a message saying the code was invalid for the travel requested. It also gave a link to the terms.
That link gave me
Promotion Code Rules
Promotion Codes are only valid on AA.com for flights operated by American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection.
Any reservation made using a Promotion Code requires instant purchase and cannot be placed on hold.
1. What is the discount amount?
Discount: 10%
2. When can you fly?
You can fly between the following dates:
Travel Start Date: 8/15/2013
Travel End Date: 11/15/2013
Embargo Start Date: 08/30/2013
Embargo End Date: 09/02/2013
3. When can you book travel?
You can book your travel between the following dates:
Booking Start Date: 7/30/2013
Booking End Date: 8/31/2013
4. Where can you fly?
From: US48 To: All Airports
From: Alaska To: All Airports
From: Hawaii To: All Airports
From: Puerto Rico To: All Airports
From: Usvi To: All Airports
From: Canada To: All Airports
5. Is login required to use your Promotion Code?
No
6. Is the Promotion Code reusable after the reservation is purchased?
No
7. What other rules apply?
Minimum Stay: N/A Maximum Stay: N/A
Saturday Night Stay Required: No Advanced Purchase: N/A
Minimum # of Passengers: 1 Maximum # of Passengers: 2
Fare Class: All Minimum Base Fare: N/A