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Originally Posted by dstan
(Post 19325785)
Ouch. I ran a full spreadsheet comparing BE points to AAdvantage miles a while back. Using a value of $0.03/AAdv mile (you might argue a lower value), the BE travel awards worked out to an average of $0.121/pt. The upgrade awards and special services awards were worth a bit more.
However, BE points expire. I would consult your tax advisor. |
Originally Posted by Herb687
(Post 19325064)
Well you could always use the ratio of BX points to AAdv miles for comparable awards if you have a defensible calculation of the value of an AAdv mile.
The same D49 T class award is 2,000 BX points or 25,000 AAdv miles. So your 30,000 BX points are worth the same as 375,000 AAdv miles using that methodology. |
AAdv miles do not expire for folks with even moderate AAdv activity. AAdv miles can be used on one-way awards. AAdv miles can be used on partners. EXPs get free changes and redeposits of AAdv mile awards. AAdv awards can be easily booked online, self-serve. I value these benefits and use many of them regularly. In contrast, using BX awards has none of this. This has to reduce the value of BX awards relative to what you'd get in a comparison between supposedly-"comparable" awards.
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Originally Posted by ijk3234
(Post 19279255)
Is there still only a 30-day window for upgrades as mentioned further up the thread?
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Originally Posted by AmericanAirlines
(Post 19345217)
Hi ljk3234! Business ExtrAA removed the 30-day restriction. Now you can upgrade any time after your ticket issued.
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Originally Posted by dstan:19346455
Originally Posted by AmericanAirlines
(Post 19345217)
Hi ljk3234! Business ExtrAA removed the 30-day restriction. Now you can upgrade any time after your ticket issued.
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Originally Posted by dstan
(Post 19346455)
That's great news, thanks! Were the BXN1 and BXN2 Upgrade Awards for India removed?
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Originally Posted by nall
(Post 19347138)
I believe Business ExtrAA awards can only be used for flights on AA metal, so these would be useless anyway.
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Did a search and couldn't find an answer.
I am thinking about cashing in some points for two AC day passes. If I were to order them today (Friday) how long does it take them to arrive in the mail? FWIW I live close to NYC. Many thanks. |
Originally Posted by Gamecock
(Post 19359349)
Did a search and couldn't find an answer.
I am thinking about cashing in some points for two AC day passes. If I were to order them today (Friday) how long does it take them to arrive in the mail? FWIW I live close to NYC. Many thanks. |
Originally Posted by sent
(Post 19360073)
I think I recall reading on their website that they mail the passes out in 2 sweeps every month. Mine took about a week from the time I ordered it.
BXP7 Special Services Award - Admirals ClubŪ Day Pass Award Code : BXP7 Point Value: 300 Description Admirals Club Day Pass Terms and Conditions Admirals Club One-Day Passes are valid for one person for all lounge visits on the same day. Admirals Club One-Day Passes are paper awards and sent via regular U.S. mail. However, expedited delivery is available for these awards. Simply send an email to [email protected] and provide your FEDEX, UPS or DHL account number. Award redemptions are processed twice weekly and your awards will be sent via your preferred method of delivery on the next processing cycle. Exceptions One-Day Passes can be used to access Admirals Club lounges in the U.S. and San Juan, PR upon arrival. One-Day Passes may be used upon departure at Admirals Club lounges in Canada, Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Due to airport restrictions and being located beyond passport control, these clubs may not be accessible upon arrival from the U.S. Please note Admirals Club One-Day Passes cannot be used at the London Heathrow Arrivals Lounge. The Arrivals Lounge is complimentary to First and Business Class Passengers arriving from the U.S. Economy Class passengers flying American to London Heathrow can purchase a day pass to the London Heathrow Arrivals Lounge upon arriving for a fee of $50 USD + VAT. Day passes to the London Heathrow arrivals lounge are not available for purchase online or at the Self-Service Check-In Machine. |
Do we know what day the processing occurs?
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Originally Posted by dstan
(Post 19360465)
That's two sweeps per week. :) Expedited delivery is also available if you email them your FedEx/UPS account number.
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I redeemed one of those plan ahead awards when my points was about to expire. Had difficulty ever finding a flight for a city I want to fly to. End up losing the award.
This year around, I just use them for my Admirals Club. Not a max value but much easier than searching for hours and calling them trying to find a flight. |
Using BE points for upgrades is generally MUCH more valuable than travel awards, and the removal of the 30-day upgrade window hugely increases their value.
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