ARCHIVE: BusinessExtra / Business Extra Awards (consolidated)
May 25, 2014, 11:18 pm
#31
Left Expert Flyer 4/23
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,741
Yes, the BXP1 upgrades use the same upgrade class inventory as the miles/SWU upgrades (A for First and C for Business). As such, you can use the ExpertFlyer Award and Upgrade search to see, and be alerted about, the A&C upgrade class inventory for AA flights.
May 26, 2014, 10:05 am
#33
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Lubbock, TX
Programs: AAPlatinum, UA
Posts: 250
For those of you who don't know how to google
, here is the link:http://www.expertflyer.com/airline-upgrades-awards
Aug 22, 2014, 8:13 am
#34
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: WAS
Posts: 1,626
Is the only way to redeem this upgrade via an actual paper voucher? I have a flight in the AM that is F1 A1 so I'm not hopeful that my X upgrade will clear. I'd like to avoid using miles + copay or a SWU, and have some BE points available to me. Is it possible to use a BXP1 upgrade at this point or is it too late?
Before you direct me to call, I thought I'd get the correct answer here since dealing with meeting services is akin to dealing with an animal at the zoo.
Before you direct me to call, I thought I'd get the correct answer here since dealing with meeting services is akin to dealing with an animal at the zoo.
Aug 22, 2014, 8:37 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dallas
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, IHG Spire, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,523
Is the only way to redeem this upgrade via an actual paper voucher? I have a flight in the AM that is F1 A1 so I'm not hopeful that my X upgrade will clear. I'd like to avoid using miles + copay or a SWU, and have some BE points available to me. Is it possible to use a BXP1 upgrade at this point or is it too late?
Before you direct me to call, I thought I'd get the correct answer here since dealing with meeting services is akin to dealing with an animal at the zoo.
Before you direct me to call, I thought I'd get the correct answer here since dealing with meeting services is akin to dealing with an animal at the zoo.
Aug 22, 2014, 8:38 am
#36
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: WAS
Posts: 1,626
You must have Paper certificate and they only batch mail twice a week. I offered to pick up at HDQ or have AA employees that are friends pick up... but no dice. They must mail to you which means a minimum of 3-4 days notice IF you catch the batch right and youre willing to eat the Overnight charges for FedEx. Otgerwise plan on 1-2 weeks
Aug 25, 2014, 5:56 pm
#37
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 50
data point: I redeemed BXP1 awards on the website on a Monday at 11 am and received the certificates in the mail the following Monday.
Sep 19, 2014, 10:12 am
#38
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Lubbock, TX
Programs: AAPlatinum, UA
Posts: 250
So I redeemed the points and call BE to get the upgrade for my wife on our return flight from Nassau to DFW. The BE agent told me it was done, however, after I got to the front desk at the airport in NAS the agent there told me there was nothing left (even though I was told it was confirmed). So, do Aadvantage upgrades/EXP upgrades have precedence over a BXP1 upgrade? I guess I'm gonna have to try to use it again in another flight...
Sep 19, 2014, 4:02 pm
#39
Join Date: Sep 1999
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton GLD
Posts: 974
So I redeemed the points and call BE to get the upgrade for my wife on our return flight from Nassau to DFW. The BE agent told me it was done, however, after I got to the front desk at the airport in NAS the agent there told me there was nothing left (even though I was told it was confirmed). So, do Aadvantage upgrades/EXP upgrades have precedence over a BXP1 upgrade? I guess I'm gonna have to try to use it again in another flight...
Sep 25, 2014, 7:55 am
#40
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Lubbock, TX
Programs: AAPlatinum, UA
Posts: 250
I did check the reservation online!
...And I called again (BE) after realizing that she wasn't on first as they indicated on the phone. Then the agent told me I still had to wait until we got to NAS to make sure she was upgraded (Which didn't happen).
Jan 5, 2015, 4:12 pm
#41
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: AA Plat Exec, Hilton Honors Diamond, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 220
Using a Business Extra Award?
Has anyone redeemed and actually used a Business Extra Award? I have a BX1A Award and it seems the only way I can redeem is to call in to see if flights are available (vs booking by myself online) and flights are rarely available.....Very time consuming and frustrating.
Anyone having a better experiece??
Anyone having a better experiece??
Jan 5, 2015, 5:00 pm
#42
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA EXP 5MM
Posts: 399
Has anyone redeemed and actually used a Business Extra Award? I have a BX1A Award and it seems the only way I can redeem is to call in to see if flights are available (vs booking by myself online) and flights are rarely available.....Very time consuming and frustrating.
Anyone having a better experiece??
Anyone having a better experiece??
Jan 5, 2015, 5:02 pm
#43
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA EXP 5MM
Posts: 399
I've been able to use Business Extra Awards for domestic one class transcon upgrades on ocassion.
Jan 5, 2015, 5:17 pm
#44
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Wanting First. Buying First.
Programs: Lifetime Executive Diamond Platinum VIP with Braniff, Eastern, Midway, National & Pan Am
Posts: 17,501
Has anyone redeemed and actually used a Business Extra Award? I have a BX1A Award and it seems the only way I can redeem is to call in to see if flights are available (vs booking by myself online) and flights are rarely available.....Very time consuming and frustrating.
Jan 5, 2015, 9:29 pm
#45
Moderator: Hyatt Gold Passport & Star Alliance
Join Date: May 1998
Location: London, UK
Programs: UA-1K 3MM/HY- LT Globalist/BA-GGL/GfL
Posts: 12,123
Are BXP1s valid to upgrade from paid business (D, I, J) to first on 3-class transcons? I assumed no, but looking at the fine print, it specifically does not exclude it. The phrase "next class of service" is used.
However, the language around the QSON fares being excluded does mention that the agent should validate the ticket is in another economy fare bucket (not a business cabin fare).
However, the language around the QSON fares being excluded does mention that the agent should validate the ticket is in another economy fare bucket (not a business cabin fare).