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Old Aug 22, 2019, 2:46 pm
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Originally Posted by WiscAZ
Saw this in the wiki:

Q. Can I use SWU on codeshares operated by AA?

No. (Though 001 AA ticketing is not a requirement), the flight must be marketed and operated by AA.

I understand I cannot use and SWU but is there any issue booking a multi-city trip on AA.com and using an SWU if one portion of the trip is a codeshare? For Instance I'm booking a multi city trip as follows:

Flight 1 - A to B to C all on AA
Flight 2 - C to D AA codeshare on BA
Flight 3 - D to A on AA

I know Flight 2 cannot use an SWU but if C inventory is available on Flight 1 or Flight 3 will there be any issue using an SWU?
No issues whatsoever, used SWU's countless times on AA metal flights to Europe or Asia that connect with partner flights booked as AA codeshares.
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