Originally Posted by
mikeizzy
AA gift card data point: ordered a $100 gift card on 9/12 - no meter movement a month later, so no go.
Subsequently, I purchased an AA seat upgrade on 10/7 for ~$34, meter moved today 10/11 for $34.
Strange that it did not worth with the AA gift card. But I've seen others report that as well. Fortunately, it worked for me recently.