Originally Posted by
PDXPremier
Yes, you should be allowed to use them like a regular AA SWU....I rarely book revenue tickets overseas since I use miles for that so SWUs don't really work for my travel patterns.
Generally, that is my strategy too. However, there have been so many excellent J fares, especially ex-EU that are hard to say no to when they earn so much in Mileage Plan. I have 15 paid J segments in 2023, mostly in Q1.
Two SWUs at 100K are certainly more valuable than just one at 75K if you aren’t concerned about the Mileage Plan earnings.
At least with 2, you can fly flat in both directions, 1 means you are flying a lie-up in one direction. One-way may be fine but one-way fares tend to be expensive. They can be applied to, up to 3 segments and a A321T transcon or LAX-MIA Flagship would give you Flagship Lounge access. If you are already flying J, you can apply the SWU to upgrade to First and would have Flagship First Dining, just not in LAX since AA hasn't reopened FFD in LAX. Also available on arrival if the lounge is still open.
James