100K/75K AA Upgrade Certificates (2023)
Jan 11, 23, 2:04 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Seattle
Programs: ASMVP100K, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 86
Good catch. The only reason I could see for these certs arriving in April is perhaps AA trying to avoid some competition for their own elites using SWUs? (I'm not sure when they receive it). If that's the case, can't say I completely fault it, but honestly giving certificates in April with an expiration of December the same year seems bogus. (Though I guess 12 months is just as arbitrary as 8-9 months)
Feb 24, 23, 1:25 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,108
Yes, Yes & Yes! Third yes thanks to a generous FTer that wasn't going to use theirs. I used one for AA LHR-LAX in F just to add another Carrier F to my list. What a disappointment. AA departs LHR T3 so no Concord lounge access, no FFD in LAX on arrival. We did get a "soup" course in the air, which I ordeted but never got.
The others, upgrading BA flights to EU from PE to J. One flown, one coming up in 10 days. If I had more, I could have used them.
James
The others, upgrading BA flights to EU from PE to J. One flown, one coming up in 10 days. If I had more, I could have used them.
James
Feb 24, 23, 4:32 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2022
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 100K, Frontier Elite100K
Posts: 218
Feb 24, 23, 4:49 pm
#9
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1K 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Ti, LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 54,665
Perhaps AA's IT team is too busy canceling confirmed SWU reservations to deal with the AS SWU right now. SWU / upgrade cleared then reversed (merged threads)
Makes as much sense as anything else. But AA allows its own elites to select SWU as a benefit anytime between when the benefit is earned and December 31 of the year following.
Feb 25, 23, 5:34 am
#12
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: ANC
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 97
I've never used the AA upgrade certs and pretty much fly AS domestically 100% of the time. However, I'm looking at a trip to New Zealand next year. Could you please expound on "it does take some work to find the flight to use?" I'm guessing you mean looking for a flight that has upgrade space available, which would be C class? Any other suggestions? Thanks
Feb 25, 23, 9:30 am
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,725
I've never used the AA upgrade certs and pretty much fly AS domestically 100% of the time. However, I'm looking at a trip to New Zealand next year. Could you please expound on "it does take some work to find the flight to use?" I'm guessing you mean looking for a flight that has upgrade space available, which would be C class? Any other suggestions? Thanks
Feb 25, 23, 10:05 am
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1K 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Ti, LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 54,665
Many reports of AA phone agents denying the existence of AS SWU or having no idea how to apply them. Then of course there's the need to reissue the ticket, which AA agents will not infrequently neglect to do, resulting in the SWU dropping off and a downgrade which AA will then refuse to remedy.
Feb 25, 23, 7:26 pm
#15
Join Date: Feb 2022
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 100K, Frontier Elite100K
Posts: 218
I've never used the AA upgrade certs and pretty much fly AS domestically 100% of the time. However, I'm looking at a trip to New Zealand next year. Could you please expound on "it does take some work to find the flight to use?" I'm guessing you mean looking for a flight that has upgrade space available, which would be C class? Any other suggestions? Thanks
