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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)
Nov 24, 2013 | 6:21 pm
#631
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
Nov 25, 2013 | 7:00 pm
#632
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SFO/OAK
Programs: AA LT PLT 3.5MM, BAEC, UAMP, Skyteam (<10k) HH Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz Gold, GE/TSA TT
Posts: 2,724
Have you had any recourse when BE says that someone in your group has been credited to another BE number? I had 2 of 17 travelers in a group this summer, who were associated with another BE number. I was not able to get it credited to our BE account. They were not experienced flyers, non-status on AA and I am 99% sure that they wouldn't even know what BE is.
Nov 25, 2013 | 10:21 pm
#633
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS Atmos Gold; Honors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 4,262
I had a bunch of BE points that were going to expire, ended up using them to book one leisure award, booked the same flights for my wife using miles. The itinerary was far from desirable, but since it was more than 6 months out, I decided to take the chance, set a series of expert flyer alerts.
When a more desirable routing appeared for the outbound, I called the PLT line, had no difficulty making the change. A desirable routing for the return became available today; after being on hold for more than 10 minutes while the change was being made, the agent claimed that there would be a $150 charge for the BE award, as the rules differ from mileage awards, the first agent should not have made the change.
Does anyone else have experience with this? We are going to try again, at a different time of day, see if that makes a difference.
ALSO: Will I run in to the same issue with a same day standby?
When a more desirable routing appeared for the outbound, I called the PLT line, had no difficulty making the change. A desirable routing for the return became available today; after being on hold for more than 10 minutes while the change was being made, the agent claimed that there would be a $150 charge for the BE award, as the rules differ from mileage awards, the first agent should not have made the change.
Does anyone else have experience with this? We are going to try again, at a different time of day, see if that makes a difference.
ALSO: Will I run in to the same issue with a same day standby?
Dec 2, 2013 | 2:44 pm
#634
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP, SPG/Marriott Plat, WOH Diamond, IHG Plat Ambassador, HHonors Gold, jetBlue Mosaic
Posts: 170
Just hit 10,000 points and trying to decide what int'l first class saver award to redeem for before end of the year when about 1,500 points expire...anyone have any clue if I redeem for a BX7 award to Asia if it'll be good for HKG when that flight comes on line mid-next year? Website only says Japan, China or South Korea, which are obviously the only 3 places AA currently flies its own metal to in Asia. I guess its worth a shot but just curious if anyone had any insight.
Dec 2, 2013 | 4:58 pm
#635
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 had a bunch of BE points that were going to expire, ended up using them to book one leisure award, booked the same flights for my wife using miles. The itinerary was far from desirable, but since it was more than 6 months out, I decided to take the chance, set a series of expert flyer alerts.
When a more desirable routing appeared for the outbound, I called the PLT line, had no difficulty making the change. A desirable routing for the return became available today; after being on hold for more than 10 minutes while the change was being made, the agent claimed that there would be a $150 charge for the BE award, as the rules differ from mileage awards, the first agent should not have made the change.
Does anyone else have experience with this? We are going to try again, at a different time of day, see if that makes a difference.
ALSO: Will I run in to the same issue with a same day standby?
When a more desirable routing appeared for the outbound, I called the PLT line, had no difficulty making the change. A desirable routing for the return became available today; after being on hold for more than 10 minutes while the change was being made, the agent claimed that there would be a $150 charge for the BE award, as the rules differ from mileage awards, the first agent should not have made the change.
Does anyone else have experience with this? We are going to try again, at a different time of day, see if that makes a difference.
ALSO: Will I run in to the same issue with a same day standby?
This is not an issue for standby
Dec 2, 2013 | 5:18 pm
#636
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS Atmos Gold; Honors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 4,262
Dec 3, 2013 | 7:09 am
#638
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 231
Is there a minimum fare that is eligible to earn points? I think it is $250 but I can't seem to find it here or on the AA site.
Dec 3, 2013 | 8:19 am
#639
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
BE is not about individual members. It is a company thing, so I don't think the status of individuals matter.
Dec 3, 2013 | 8:43 am
#640
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dallas
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, IHG Spire, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,524
When you are traveling, if you are EXP, you will have EXP benefits (international use of FL lounge, same day standby, etc)... Prior to traveling, your EXP status does not affect BE awards, and you will need to abide by the awards, which do have a change fee.
Dec 3, 2013 | 10:40 am
#641
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: *W Plat, Hyatt PLT,PC RA Plat, Virgin Gld, CO Gld, DL Gld, HH Diam, KL Gld
Posts: 280
just broke the 14,400 barrier points are expiring 12/31 should I redeem for 2X BX6B or BX7B ? Or should I redeem for something else ? is there a consensus as to what the most valuable redemption is ?
Dec 4, 2013 | 2:22 pm
#642
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,953
I think that the most valuable redemption is the one that you need or will use. If you need both, then check out the one that has space available for the dates you will use.
Dec 4, 2013 | 2:55 pm
#643
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SFO/RDU
Programs: United Hotcake Preferred
Posts: 531
What happens if I have a flight on 12/31/13 and also points expiring on 12/31/13? Will I not be able to use the Q4 2013 points this year?
Dec 4, 2013 | 6:08 pm
#644
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
Dec 4, 2013 | 6:10 pm
#645
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
You don't have to request an award before booking.