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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)
May 24, 2014 | 7:06 pm
#721
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 337
Not yet. According to the terms of the promo, they were to be deposited 6-8 weeks from March 31. 8 weeks from March 31 will be May 26, so hopefully, they'll post on Monday!
UPDATE: I called BE on the 27th & the rep said they expected the points to post this week or next. She, too, thought they should have by the 26th, but perhaps as others have mentioned they may get posted at the end of the month (or up to the 15th of the following).
UPDATE: I called BE on the 27th & the rep said they expected the points to post this week or next. She, too, thought they should have by the 26th, but perhaps as others have mentioned they may get posted at the end of the month (or up to the 15th of the following).
Last edited by miles4sheli; May 28, 2014 at 7:26 pm
May 24, 2014 | 8:03 pm
#723
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 140
I am thinking about redeeming a domestic flight in first class, but there's no PlanAhead inventory yet.
I was wondering if I need to redeem the business extra points for the first class award speculatively? Or I can wait until there is award space open up? In other words,how long does it take to deliver the redemption code after the redemption online?
Thanks,
I was wondering if I need to redeem the business extra points for the first class award speculatively? Or I can wait until there is award space open up? In other words,how long does it take to deliver the redemption code after the redemption online?
Thanks,
May 24, 2014 | 8:19 pm
#724
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 205
I redeemed a certificate for a free domestic award and that code was delivered immediately via email, so as soon as the award space became available I redeemed, got the certificate and called to book. I know the domestic upgrade is a paper certificate that arrives in the mail, but I assume that a domestic first class redemption code is available immediately via email just like my coach was. Can anyone else confirm? If not sure I would just call BE to confirm.
Last edited by dingalpha; May 24, 2014 at 8:44 pm
May 24, 2014 | 11:03 pm
#725
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Gold (prev. Ex Plat for 10 years); DL Plat; UA Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,347
Question on the BXP1 upgrade certificates.
I had used two of these for a connecting itinerary today LAX-DFW-TPA. I checked in and the agent stapled them to the boarding pass and voided them with today's travel date and itinerary as instructed.
We boarded LAX-DFW so the certificate was pulled by the agent working the flight. We left the gate and 4 hours later returned, having never left the ground, due the weather in Dallas. I subsequently cancelled my trip.
Agent at the airport said I could theoretically re-use the invalidated voucher that was still attached and wrote a little note on it but the other one was long gone since it had already been pulled during boarding.
What is the process here - should I bother calling BusinessExtra to replace them?
I had used two of these for a connecting itinerary today LAX-DFW-TPA. I checked in and the agent stapled them to the boarding pass and voided them with today's travel date and itinerary as instructed.
We boarded LAX-DFW so the certificate was pulled by the agent working the flight. We left the gate and 4 hours later returned, having never left the ground, due the weather in Dallas. I subsequently cancelled my trip.
Agent at the airport said I could theoretically re-use the invalidated voucher that was still attached and wrote a little note on it but the other one was long gone since it had already been pulled during boarding.
What is the process here - should I bother calling BusinessExtra to replace them?
bedelman, thank you for your advice and glad I listened to you!
May 28, 2014 | 6:02 pm
#726
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: world
Programs: all
Posts: 1,422
no bonus posted yet
Jun 1, 2014 | 10:10 am
#727
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 140
Does anyone know what's the BusinessExtra change fee for PlanAhead awards? Not the $150 redeposit fee, but the change fee to make changes to the itinerary. Their site doesn't have an amount.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Jun 1, 2014 | 10:29 am
#728
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,690
Jun 1, 2014 | 7:17 pm
#729
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 am thinking about redeeming a domestic flight in first class, but there's no PlanAhead inventory yet.
I was wondering if I need to redeem the business extra points for the first class award speculatively? Or I can wait until there is award space open up? In other words,how long does it take to deliver the redemption code after the redemption online?
Thanks,
I was wondering if I need to redeem the business extra points for the first class award speculatively? Or I can wait until there is award space open up? In other words,how long does it take to deliver the redemption code after the redemption online?
Thanks,
The award code is emailed to you
Jun 2, 2014 | 2:40 am
#730
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: West Coast, USA
Programs: Skywards Platinum
Posts: 3,747
I received 3,000 points for the refer-a-friend, yet I referred 5 friends. Weird.
Jun 2, 2014 | 3:43 am
#731
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Programs: OWEmerald; STARGold; BonvoyPlat; IHGPlat/Amb; HiltonGold; A|ClubPat; AirMilesPlat
Posts: 38,190
Best to call this morning when the office opens. Perhaps they can expedite delivery.
Last edited by Shareholder; Jun 2, 2014 at 3:54 am
Jun 2, 2014 | 3:48 am
#732
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Programs: OWEmerald; STARGold; BonvoyPlat; IHGPlat/Amb; HiltonGold; A|ClubPat; AirMilesPlat
Posts: 38,190
Yes, any changes get dinged for the $150. (Don't believe points can be redeposited.) And no exceptions for ExecPlats. The only benefit is that the new booking must be made within a year of the date the original ticket was issued, which means this is one way of extending the life of expiring points.
Jun 2, 2014 | 4:24 pm
#733
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: City with Tax-Payer subsdized AA Maintance Base
Programs: Enough to Cause a Migraine
Posts: 1,862
I haven't redeemed a Business Extra award before, nor have I seen an answer to the following question answered in this topic thread:
Are Business Extra PlanAhead and Anytime roundtrip awards only valid for travel on American metal, or can they be redeemed for awards on OneWorld carriers as well?
[perhaps this can be added to wiki?]
Are Business Extra PlanAhead and Anytime roundtrip awards only valid for travel on American metal, or can they be redeemed for awards on OneWorld carriers as well?
[perhaps this can be added to wiki?]
Jun 2, 2014 | 4:26 pm
#734
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: AA exp, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 225
Jun 2, 2014 | 4:38 pm
#735
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SFO
Posts: 1,748
I haven't redeemed a Business Extra award before, nor have I seen an answer to the following question answered in this topic thread:
Are Business Extra PlanAhead and Anytime roundtrip awards only valid for travel on American metal, or can they be redeemed for awards on OneWorld carriers as well?
[perhaps this can be added to wiki?]
Are Business Extra PlanAhead and Anytime roundtrip awards only valid for travel on American metal, or can they be redeemed for awards on OneWorld carriers as well?
[perhaps this can be added to wiki?]
AA metal only, I think. From the terms:
Award travel valid ONLY on American Airlines/American Eagle/AmericanConnection
...
Awards are valid only for tickets issued on American Airlines ticket stock.
...
Awards are valid only for tickets issued on American Airlines ticket stock.