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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)
Dec 8, 2009 | 1:05 pm
#61
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: AA EXP 1.27M Hyatt Diamond Marriott SLVR HHonors GLD
Posts: 239
FWIW - BE has been awesome for me. It does take a little patience, as the awards system doesn't link too well with the EXP desk, but it gets the job done. I don't think majorflyer's experience is representative of the normal quality of the program, IMHO.
Dec 11, 2009 | 9:05 pm
#62
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Illinois
Programs: AA GLD, HH, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 405
Ditto on that. BE has been a great little perk for my company and it is easy to use - just pop in the BE account number when making reservations. ^
Dec 12, 2009 | 8:23 am
#63
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: C.A.
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 72
One wish --- have the BE # be saved on your AA personal account info.....so you dont have to manually input this everytime you go online to make a reservation.
If there is a way to do it...please share...
Dec 13, 2009 | 4:13 pm
#64
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PPro, Natl EC
Posts: 10,885
That's a good idea that I'd encourage you to pass along to AA! The number does pop up for me as it's saved in Firefox, but I have to remember to click on the field and AA.com should really do it for you.
Jan 8, 2010 | 6:39 am
#65
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: DFW
Programs: AA ExPlat, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,261
Warning: Rumor ahead!
While applying a BE number to an existing (ticketed) itinerary, I was warned this morning that this will soon not be permitted... you must apply the number before/during ticketing.
Jan 8, 2010 | 12:08 pm
#66
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Posts: 10,885
Feb 19, 2010 | 4:46 pm
#67
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PLAT,PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Gld,Hyatt Disc,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 11,031
I'm the sole proprietor of my unincorporated consulting business. Am I eligible for Business ExtrAA? And if so, is it worth it for someone like me who typically spends about $15-20K per year on AA? (I accumulate the rest of my EXP miles through CX and other partner flights.) I assume it doesn't affect my accumulation of regular AA miles.
FWIW, I've just received an email from AA inviting me to join. I suspect it's because a few months ago I obtained an AA CitiBusiness Visa Card.
Thanks for any advice.
FWIW, I've just received an email from AA inviting me to join. I suspect it's because a few months ago I obtained an AA CitiBusiness Visa Card.
Thanks for any advice.
Last edited by Thunderroad; Feb 19, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Feb 19, 2010 | 4:52 pm
#68
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 12,097
www.businessextraa.com has the info you're seeking.
Feb 19, 2010 | 4:58 pm
#69
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 12,097
PROMO for new enrollees
2,000 BUSINESS EXTRAA BONUS POINTS.
If your company spends $3,000 on eligible travel between now and May 31, 2010, your company will earn 2,000 Business ExtrAA bonus points - that's enough for a free ticket!!* So make sure all employees use your Business ExtrAA number when making a reservation on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection carriers** so that their business trips get your company closer to the 2,000 bonus points.
To be eligible for the bonus points, you must register using Referral Code SME1Q10 when you enroll at www.BusinessExtrAA.com.
5,000 AADVANTAGE BONUS MILES.
To show our appreciation for enrolling your company in the Business ExtrAA program, you will earn 5,000 AAdvantage bonus miles for your first flight on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection carriers using your company's Business ExtrAA account number.
Business ExtrAA
*Based on Economy PlanAAhead award valid for the Continental U.S., Canada and Mexico. All taxes and fees, including reservation fees, assessed at the time of ticketing are the responsibility of the passenger.
To qualify for the bonus offer, you must enroll in the Business ExtrAA program and use the SME1Q10 referral code during the registration. Enrollment must occur between February 19, 2010 and May 31, 2010. Travel on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection must occur between February 19, 2010 and May 31, 2010. Your companys Business ExtrAA account number must be in the reservation to earn credit towards the 2,000 bonus points. Your company must spend $3,000 on eligible travel between now and May 31, 2010. This offer is available only to the recipients of the email sent by American Airlines to select AAdvantage members and is valid from February 19, 2010 through May 31, 2010. Promotional bonus points available for new Business ExtrAA customers only; bonus is available one time per customer only.
**Only purchased, published fare revenue from eligible flights, excluding codeshare flights, booked in eligible fare classes for travel on American, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection and ticketed on American Airlines 001 ticket stock, will contribute to monthly revenue, net of refunds, fees, taxes, and commissions ("Flown Revenue") for the purposes of earning Points. American reserves the right to exclude or modify specific fare types in all or specific markets from its calculation of Flown Revenue. Retroactive ticket requests may not be eligible for promotional points. For complete details on eligible travel, visit www.BusinessExtraa.com.
Companies earn two points for every $10 spent for all qualifying tickets on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection carriers. Companies earn one point for every $10 spent on eligible itineraries from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Miami (MIA).
Business ExtrAA bonus points will be posted to the account within six to eight weeks after the offer ends. AAdvantage miles will be awarded to each eligible recipient who flies before May 31, 2010 using a new Business ExtrAA account number created between February 19, 2010 and May 31, 2010. Each eligible recipient may receive a maximum of 5,000 AAdvantage miles.
In order for the recipient of this offer to be eligible for the 5,000 AAdvantage mile bonus, at least 2 travelers (including recipient) must fly using the newly created Business ExtrAA account number between February 19, 2010 and May 31, 2010.
AAdvantage miles will be posted to the account of the eligible traveling AAdvantage member within six to eight weeks after the offer ends. Bonus miles do not count toward elite status qualification.
For questions about this offer, contact Business ExtrAA Customer Service at [email protected] or dial 1-800-457-7072, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CT Monday- Friday (inside US and Canada).
AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AAdvantage, AAdvantage Gold, Admirals Club and Business ExtrAA are marks of American Airlines, Inc. American Eagle service is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc., each of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines parent company. AmericanConnection service is operated by Chautauqua Airlines, Inc., which is an unaffiliated independent contractors. American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage and Business ExtrAA programs at any time without notice. For complete Business ExtrAA program details, visit www.BusinessExtrAA.com. For complete details about the AAdvantage program, visit www.aa.com.
If your company spends $3,000 on eligible travel between now and May 31, 2010, your company will earn 2,000 Business ExtrAA bonus points - that's enough for a free ticket!!* So make sure all employees use your Business ExtrAA number when making a reservation on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection carriers** so that their business trips get your company closer to the 2,000 bonus points.
To be eligible for the bonus points, you must register using Referral Code SME1Q10 when you enroll at www.BusinessExtrAA.com.
5,000 AADVANTAGE BONUS MILES.
To show our appreciation for enrolling your company in the Business ExtrAA program, you will earn 5,000 AAdvantage bonus miles for your first flight on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection carriers using your company's Business ExtrAA account number.
Business ExtrAA
*Based on Economy PlanAAhead award valid for the Continental U.S., Canada and Mexico. All taxes and fees, including reservation fees, assessed at the time of ticketing are the responsibility of the passenger.
To qualify for the bonus offer, you must enroll in the Business ExtrAA program and use the SME1Q10 referral code during the registration. Enrollment must occur between February 19, 2010 and May 31, 2010. Travel on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection must occur between February 19, 2010 and May 31, 2010. Your companys Business ExtrAA account number must be in the reservation to earn credit towards the 2,000 bonus points. Your company must spend $3,000 on eligible travel between now and May 31, 2010. This offer is available only to the recipients of the email sent by American Airlines to select AAdvantage members and is valid from February 19, 2010 through May 31, 2010. Promotional bonus points available for new Business ExtrAA customers only; bonus is available one time per customer only.
**Only purchased, published fare revenue from eligible flights, excluding codeshare flights, booked in eligible fare classes for travel on American, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection and ticketed on American Airlines 001 ticket stock, will contribute to monthly revenue, net of refunds, fees, taxes, and commissions ("Flown Revenue") for the purposes of earning Points. American reserves the right to exclude or modify specific fare types in all or specific markets from its calculation of Flown Revenue. Retroactive ticket requests may not be eligible for promotional points. For complete details on eligible travel, visit www.BusinessExtraa.com.
Companies earn two points for every $10 spent for all qualifying tickets on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection carriers. Companies earn one point for every $10 spent on eligible itineraries from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Miami (MIA).
Business ExtrAA bonus points will be posted to the account within six to eight weeks after the offer ends. AAdvantage miles will be awarded to each eligible recipient who flies before May 31, 2010 using a new Business ExtrAA account number created between February 19, 2010 and May 31, 2010. Each eligible recipient may receive a maximum of 5,000 AAdvantage miles.
In order for the recipient of this offer to be eligible for the 5,000 AAdvantage mile bonus, at least 2 travelers (including recipient) must fly using the newly created Business ExtrAA account number between February 19, 2010 and May 31, 2010.
AAdvantage miles will be posted to the account of the eligible traveling AAdvantage member within six to eight weeks after the offer ends. Bonus miles do not count toward elite status qualification.
For questions about this offer, contact Business ExtrAA Customer Service at [email protected] or dial 1-800-457-7072, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CT Monday- Friday (inside US and Canada).
AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AAdvantage, AAdvantage Gold, Admirals Club and Business ExtrAA are marks of American Airlines, Inc. American Eagle service is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc., each of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines parent company. AmericanConnection service is operated by Chautauqua Airlines, Inc., which is an unaffiliated independent contractors. American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage and Business ExtrAA programs at any time without notice. For complete Business ExtrAA program details, visit www.BusinessExtrAA.com. For complete details about the AAdvantage program, visit www.aa.com.
Feb 20, 2010 | 12:58 pm
#70
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PPro, Natl EC
Posts: 10,885
I'm the sole proprietor of my unincorporated consulting business. Am I eligible for Business ExtrAA? And if so, is it worth it for someone like me who typically spends about $15-20K per year on AA? (I accumulate the rest of my EXP miles through CX and other partner flights.) I assume it doesn't affect my accumulation of regular AA miles.
FWIW, I've just received an email from AA inviting me to join. I suspect it's because a few months ago I obtained an AA CitiBusiness Visa Card.
Thanks for any advice.
FWIW, I've just received an email from AA inviting me to join. I suspect it's because a few months ago I obtained an AA CitiBusiness Visa Card.
Thanks for any advice.
Definitely check out the enrollment bonus provided by hillrider above, which I've also now copied over to the Business ExtrAA Bonus Offers thread.
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Also, just noticed this new BXP09 award on the BE website:
https://www.businessextraa.com/Publi...s/clubConf.jsp
New Award Available!
We are pleased to announce that Business ExtrAA member companies may now redeem points for a 2 hour conference room rental at U.S. Domestic Admirals Club lounges with conference room facilities. Admirals Club Conference Rooms are the perfect place to hold a meeting at the airport. This is part of our on-going effort to provide more value and more rewards.
Here are the details:
* Award Code: BXP9 (2 hour conference room rental)
* Points required: 900
* Valid for groups up to 12
* Catering and audio-visual equipment available (extra charges apply)
* Select the BXP9 award on the Business ExtrAA Award Chart for more details
In addition to our current reward offerings of Admirals Club memberships and One-Day Passes, we are excited to add this new award to our program. Your company receives the convenience of an airport location for your meeting, saving time and money while experiencing all of the comfort and luxury of the Admirals Club lounge. To learn more about the clubs or to check for conference room facility locations, visit www.aa.com/admiralsclub.
We are pleased to announce that Business ExtrAA member companies may now redeem points for a 2 hour conference room rental at U.S. Domestic Admirals Club lounges with conference room facilities. Admirals Club Conference Rooms are the perfect place to hold a meeting at the airport. This is part of our on-going effort to provide more value and more rewards.
Here are the details:
* Award Code: BXP9 (2 hour conference room rental)
* Points required: 900
* Valid for groups up to 12
* Catering and audio-visual equipment available (extra charges apply)
* Select the BXP9 award on the Business ExtrAA Award Chart for more details
In addition to our current reward offerings of Admirals Club memberships and One-Day Passes, we are excited to add this new award to our program. Your company receives the convenience of an airport location for your meeting, saving time and money while experiencing all of the comfort and luxury of the Admirals Club lounge. To learn more about the clubs or to check for conference room facility locations, visit www.aa.com/admiralsclub.
Mar 3, 2010 | 10:47 am
#71
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: OGG
Programs: AA PLT, UA Silver, Hyatt PLT, Marriott PLT
Posts: 298
Yes, domestic upgrades book into A inventory. I recently used a BXP1 to upgrade, re-checked the A inventory right after confirmation, and boom, it had gone down.
The BXP1 was worthless with 24 hour confirmation, but has value (except for EXP's) now that you can confirm 30 days prior. They're especially worthwhile for non-status pax, but a transcon is definitely the best use if you're gold/plat and comparing the upgrade value to the cost of stickers. For example, my upgrade was BOS/SFO on a "G" fare, $55 more than the lowest (N) I could have bought, and 6 stickers is $180 worth. I saved $125 cash, and guaranteed the upgrade, which as a Gold, who knows. Maybe J on a 767 would be better than F on a 757, but I'll be enjoying triple miles, so more than happy with what I'm getting.
The BXP1 was worthless with 24 hour confirmation, but has value (except for EXP's) now that you can confirm 30 days prior. They're especially worthwhile for non-status pax, but a transcon is definitely the best use if you're gold/plat and comparing the upgrade value to the cost of stickers. For example, my upgrade was BOS/SFO on a "G" fare, $55 more than the lowest (N) I could have bought, and 6 stickers is $180 worth. I saved $125 cash, and guaranteed the upgrade, which as a Gold, who knows. Maybe J on a 767 would be better than F on a 757, but I'll be enjoying triple miles, so more than happy with what I'm getting.
Mar 3, 2010 | 10:51 am
#72
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 34,039
Cheers.
Mar 3, 2010 | 11:00 am
#73
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: OGG
Programs: AA PLT, UA Silver, Hyatt PLT, Marriott PLT
Posts: 298
Mar 3, 2010 | 12:51 pm
#74
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: STL
Programs: AA 2MM, AS MVP Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,966
They are both competing for the same C inventory. AA does not publish their priority protocol, but we do know that it isn't always followed. For example, we believe that eVIPs have higher priority than miles + copay, but we have plenty of examples of miles + copay getting upgrades when there are eVIPs waiting.
Mar 10, 2010 | 5:01 pm
#75
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PPro, Natl EC
Posts: 10,885
Promos post in quarter flown, not quarter credited
Just learned of another oddity in Business ExtrAA's account(ing) system. I thought I was missing some promo points from a trip in Q3 last year. I'd been told that the points would post in late Nov, but they never showed up.
I emailed customer service today, and it turned out that they actually did post in December, but are listed in my Q3 Point Summary rather than in Q4!
I emailed customer service today, and it turned out that they actually did post in December, but are listed in my Q3 Point Summary rather than in Q4!