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This is the archive for posts relating to Business Extra (nee Business ExtrAA) since 2008.
The current, active Business Extra thread is Business Extra Program master thread (consolidated)
The current, active Business Extra thread is Business Extra Program master thread (consolidated)
ARCHIVE: Business Extra Program master thread (consolidated)
Sep 21, 2012 | 11:43 pm
#406
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,424
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.
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.
Sep 21, 2012 | 11:48 pm
#408
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PPro, Natl EC
Posts: 10,885
I had the same issue before with the award expiring, but they allowed me to get the points back for $150. Did you call them to ask? The award availability should be similar to Aadvantage "saver" availability, but flights I could book online for saver were not available for BX awards when I called.
Return Awards
Note: Reinstatement without a fee only applies to electronic flight awards redeemed within the last five calendar days (Days end at 11:59 p.m. Central Time - USA).
* Point balances will be adjusted to reinstate the number of points claimed at the time of redemption.
* Expiring point balances will be updated to reflect pre-redemption status.
* Awards returned will be identified in the Search for Awards Detail with the status code of Returned.
* Once an award has been returned it is null and void. It may not be used for future travel.
Note: Reinstatement without a fee only applies to electronic flight awards redeemed within the last five calendar days (Days end at 11:59 p.m. Central Time - USA).
* Point balances will be adjusted to reinstate the number of points claimed at the time of redemption.
* Expiring point balances will be updated to reflect pre-redemption status.
* Awards returned will be identified in the Search for Awards Detail with the status code of Returned.
* Once an award has been returned it is null and void. It may not be used for future travel.
Sep 22, 2012 | 8:04 am
#409
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 993
So I decided it was not worth it. Lose a little value by using it for AC. Gain in earning more miles plus possibility of upgrade by buying ticket.
I also try for International awards, but it was hopeless for destinations like London or China.
Sep 22, 2012 | 2:16 pm
#410
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: 22,041
If it is - does this workaround work? Put T class booking on hold using AAdvantage award search but do not ticket. Then call Meeting Services and have them look up the PNR and apply BX cert instead of AAdv miles to the already created PNR?
Sep 22, 2012 | 2:40 pm
#411
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PPro, Natl EC
Posts: 10,885
I've taken this opportunity to update, add to, and reformat some of the general info provided in the first post. Please let me know by PM if any additional info needs to be added or revised. 
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Oct 12, 2012 | 10:59 am
#412
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 145
BXP1 from BusinessExtrAA
Has anyone had any luck as an AA Gold upgrading domestic segments using a BXP1 award from BusinessExtrAA? Anyone know where this instrument falls in the upgrade hierarchy?
Last edited by Aspirant; Oct 12, 2012 at 11:00 am Reason: Clarification
Oct 12, 2012 | 11:09 am
#413
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: AA EXP Hyatt Dia SPG Gold Fairmont Plat
Posts: 440
Do they waitlist? It should be an immediate upgrade if A fare space is available and you are trying to upgrade a qualifying fare.
Oct 12, 2012 | 2:02 pm
#414
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PPro, Natl EC
Posts: 10,885
Oct 12, 2012 | 2:27 pm
#415
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA CK, SPG Plt, Marriott Plt, Hyatt Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 443
Does anyone here have random peoples flights post to their BE accounts?
Oct 17, 2012 | 6:27 am
#416
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 4,138
BXP5 Special Services Award - AAdvantage Gold Status
Has anyone here redeemed this award? How is the award given and how long does it take? Does it take longer if the recipient doesn't have an AAdvantage account?
Has anyone here redeemed this award? How is the award given and how long does it take? Does it take longer if the recipient doesn't have an AAdvantage account?
Oct 17, 2012 | 9:00 pm
#417
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,424
I obtained an award just before the points expired. I was not able to use the award within the following year. They allowed me to pay $150 and get my points back, over a year after the expiration of the original points.
Oct 17, 2012 | 9:03 pm
#418
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,739
BXP5 Special Services Award - AAdvantage Gold Status
Has anyone here redeemed this award? How is the award given and how long does it take? Does it take longer if the recipient doesn't have an AAdvantage account?
Has anyone here redeemed this award? How is the award given and how long does it take? Does it take longer if the recipient doesn't have an AAdvantage account?
If they didn't already have an AA account, they will need to sign up for one, as you need the number to nominate them.
Oct 17, 2012 | 9:05 pm
#419
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,424
Remember, if you only want a one way ticket, you still have to use a full BE roundtrip award to get it. So, maybe you can value a 2000 mile domestic ticket award at $50 to $100
Document it
Use that as the FMV
Oct 18, 2012 | 8:56 am
#420
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 4,138
You just put in the recipient's AA number. If I recall correctly, their status will show in the system in about week, followed by membership card in the mail a few weeks later.
If they didn't already have an AA account, they will need to sign up for one, as you need the number to nominate them.
If they didn't already have an AA account, they will need to sign up for one, as you need the number to nominate them.