AA Gift Cards - Save 10% @ Costco [only remaining supply left - phasing out]
Oct 3, 2011, 6:48 pm
#586
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,639
From the AA website: "Flights sold or originating outside the U.S., Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands or operated by other carriers are not eligible."
That's the only restriction I can see as far as "where you must start" goes...are there any others?
I ask because your profile shows you're based out of LAX (as am I) and as a holder of quite a few of these gift cards I'd like to know if I'm missing something.
That's the only restriction I can see as far as "where you must start" goes...are there any others?
I ask because your profile shows you're based out of LAX (as am I) and as a holder of quite a few of these gift cards I'd like to know if I'm missing something.
Domestically, as a miles whore I always give AA the first chance, but that just gets me to "wow, how can they be that much more expensive?". Yes, I understand that they can be competitive when they choose to be, but I haven't been able to benefit from any of that for a while.
Part of my perspective may be because we try to maintain status on points rather than miles so we might be looking at different fare bins than most.
Oct 3, 2011, 6:50 pm
#587
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: La Quinta, CA
Posts: 2,056
In a BK ?
Any thoughts on how these are treated in a CH 11 ? In an CH 7 ?
Oct 4, 2011, 7:27 am
#589
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
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I bough 5 Gift Cards. Used 4 of them and have one left over. I have no need for airtravel in the near future, but will need hotel and auto....are these GF usable for hotels/auto on AA.com or is it limited only to airfare?
Oct 4, 2011, 7:32 am
#590
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Terms and Conditions:
https://giftcards.aa.com/terms.jsp
(underlining is mine)
https://giftcards.aa.com/terms.jsp
Gift Cards are redeemable toward the purchase of the base air fare and directly associated taxes, fees and charges that are collected as part of the fare calculation. Gift Cards may not be used for products and/or services that are sold separately, such as upgrades; Admirals Club membership enrollments or One-Day Passes; baggage fees; pet fees; unaccompanied minor fees; oxygen fees; ticketing fees for transactions processed through American Airlines Reservations; taxes, fees or charges payable in connection with AAdvantage® award travel; AmericanAirlines Vacations SM or non-flight products and/or services sold by American Airlines.
Oct 4, 2011, 7:43 am
#591
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: MGM
Programs: United Silver, PC Plat/Amb, HH Dmnd
Posts: 805
[purser] The captain has just illuminated the "oxygen optional" light, indicating that we're passing above 20,000ft. If you'd like to continue breathing, please insert $25 into your personal oxygen dispenser for each 10 minutes of oxygen desired. Please remember that AA giftcards are not usable for this feature. [/purser]
Oct 4, 2011, 9:11 am
#592
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Location: South Florida
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Oxygen fees! Yumpin Yiminy, AA must be in real trouble.
[purser] The captain has just illuminated the "oxygen optional" light, indicating that we're passing above 20,000ft. If you'd like to continue breathing, please insert $25 into your personal oxygen dispenser for each 10 minutes of oxygen desired. Please remember that AA giftcards are not usable for this feature. [/purser]
[purser] The captain has just illuminated the "oxygen optional" light, indicating that we're passing above 20,000ft. If you'd like to continue breathing, please insert $25 into your personal oxygen dispenser for each 10 minutes of oxygen desired. Please remember that AA giftcards are not usable for this feature. [/purser]
Oct 4, 2011, 12:33 pm
#593
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat
Posts: 205
It would seem that unless you have a trip coming up soon and thus a use for the gift card you are better off deferring on these items.
Giving any company an unsecured junior loan in a time of a potential impending bankruptcy filing is just not worth it.
Giving any company an unsecured junior loan in a time of a potential impending bankruptcy filing is just not worth it.
Oct 6, 2011, 8:33 am
#594
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MIA
Programs: AA PLT 2mm SPG Gold HH Diamond
Posts: 740
Oct 6, 2011, 9:31 am
#596
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt GP Diamond, Marriott Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 213
Anyone know if they are still available around Chicago area.
I am down to my last 4. With all the travelling planned for the next few months, I can use more of these.
Thanx in advance.
I am down to my last 4. With all the travelling planned for the next few months, I can use more of these.
Thanx in advance.
Oct 6, 2011, 10:28 am
#598
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,639
Maybe. Up-thread, someone reported considerable agitation at the request. Especially if they've become worthless, I think you'd be surprised at how unwilling Costco would be to assume that loss. (Again, my personal opinion is that there's zero chance of that happening in a time-frame that would merit concerns about these cards today.)
Oct 6, 2011, 11:23 am
#599
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
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They have them at their Oakbrook location
Oct 6, 2011, 11:33 am
#600
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