Originally Posted by
kobyjones21
Per the new SWU rules. I still haven't selected this years 175k and 250k, on 3/1/25 if I select SWU are they good until 3/31/27? Or is it for future selections earned in 2025?
Originally Posted by
nk15
I would like to know that, too. If 2027, it will be indeed a nice improvement.
AA has added some clarifying language to the SWU changes. SWUs earned for the 2024 qualifying year and selected in March 2025 will still only be good through March 31, 2026.
The good news is that all SWUs earned for the 2024 qualifying year will be extended to March 31, 2026 expiration regardless of when you make the selection. So if you have rewards available you could select SWUs today and they will expire March 31, 2026 (instead of Dec. 13, 2025).
It's only SWUs earned via rewards for the 2025 qualifying year that will expire March 31, 2027.
From aa.com:
Existing systemwide upgrades
In early 2025, we’ll extend any systemwide upgrades you earned during the 2024 status qualification year (between March 1, 2024 and February 28, 2025). Any systemwide upgrades you earn as a Loyalty Point Reward or through Million Miler™ status during that time frame will now become valid through March 31, 2026.