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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)
#91
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
New Account Features
Noticed some minor new additions to the Business ExtrAA website:
• The Flight Activity page now allows one to search by dates, flight number, or airline. The backend seems to have been changed as well, because I see a Javascript-type ticker and fade-in when first accessing the page.
• The Flight Activity Report now has a Revenue Multiplier column. Not sure what this is for - it's 1.0 for my four segments that posted.
• The Flight Activity page now allows one to search by dates, flight number, or airline. The backend seems to have been changed as well, because I see a Javascript-type ticker and fade-in when first accessing the page.
Flight Activity Search can be used to narrow the flight activity detail. Enter the desired criteria then select Search. To reset the search fields to blank, select Clear.
#92
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,731
The agent asked about what kind of agency fare (e.g. discount-based) and seems to suggests that agency fare may qualify for Business Extraa points. However, since I don't really know what agency fare means myself, I do not press on further.
#93
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SBA
Programs: AA PLT, SPG PLT, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 256
When should I expect our BXACT bonuses to post? I see the flights for March have credited but I'm not getting any extra points under "promotion". Or should they all bulk post at the end of the promotion period?
#94
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriott LT Titanium, AA Plat Pro/LT Plat
Posts: 1,205
Points will be posted 8-10 weeks after the end of the promotion
#95
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SFO/OAK
Programs: AA EXP 3.4MM, BAEC, UAMP, Skyteam (<10k) HH Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz Gold, GE/TSA TT
Posts: 2,723
how long does it take for trips to post to our biz extraa account??
I signed up our organization in early Feb.2010 but zero trips have posted and the account summary still says it is showing only flights up through 3/31/10, i.e. >5 weeks ago. Why so slow?
I signed up our organization in early Feb.2010 but zero trips have posted and the account summary still says it is showing only flights up through 3/31/10, i.e. >5 weeks ago. Why so slow?
#96
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
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This post has been moved over from the BE Offers thread to this main thread.
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#97
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
Award expirations?
Do Business ExtrAA award certificates themselves have expiration dates? I need to use some points this year and am considering getting a Europe upgrade cert. But, I'd like to know that, if I don't clear, I can still try to use it on a future flight.
#98
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA EXP, AS MVPGold, DL Gold Medallion, Avis Presidential, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 192
Go to the BusinessExtraa site. Click on "View Awards" under the
Redeem Points" tab. Pick an award and click on it. You'll see the rules for that award.
Most travel award rules include the following:
"Award ticket must be issued by midnight one year from the original award redemption date. Tickets issued against Business ExtrAA flight awards are then valid for one year from the ticket issue date."
The upgrade awards don't actually have such a stipulation, but I'd probably call and double check with the BusinessExtrAA desk before pulling the trigger. (And report back here to share the answer.)
Last edited by BarkinJ; May 11, 2010 at 7:34 pm
#99
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: STL
Programs: AA 2MM, AS MVP Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,966
Upgrade certs to Hawaii are valid from issue date until Dec. 31 of the following year. Not sure about European certs, but a Business ExtrAAgent should be able to tell you.
#100
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
OK, I ended up having to call as I never heard back via email. It's way more complicated than I thought.
It turns out that the current batch of certificates they have in hand (at least form BXP1 and BXP3 upgrades) are valid thru June 30, 2011. However, if I were to claim an award after June 30, 2010, then they would have the new batch, which are valid thru Dec 31, 2011.
Interestingly, when I asked why they didn't publish this on the website, the response was that they actually can't be sure what the expiration date is - if the June-expiring certificates get used up early, then they start giving out the Dec-expiring ones.
Bottom line, my interpretation (and that's all it is), is that you have at least ONE YEAR to redeem a claimed certificate, although you my get 18 months or perhaps even longer.
EDITED TO ADD: This is for the upgrade certificates only - the rules for travel award certificates are clearly published as noted by BarkinJ upthread.
It turns out that the current batch of certificates they have in hand (at least form BXP1 and BXP3 upgrades) are valid thru June 30, 2011. However, if I were to claim an award after June 30, 2010, then they would have the new batch, which are valid thru Dec 31, 2011.
Interestingly, when I asked why they didn't publish this on the website, the response was that they actually can't be sure what the expiration date is - if the June-expiring certificates get used up early, then they start giving out the Dec-expiring ones.
Bottom line, my interpretation (and that's all it is), is that you have at least ONE YEAR to redeem a claimed certificate, although you my get 18 months or perhaps even longer.
EDITED TO ADD: This is for the upgrade certificates only - the rules for travel award certificates are clearly published as noted by BarkinJ upthread.
#101
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 993
Best use of Business AA points
I have 2000+ plus Business AA points. Is the best reward a free domestic ticket? Or should I save the points and try for some other rewards? Never had Business AA points before and appreciate any insights as to optimal use.
#103
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,422
Since BE points expire, it a matter of what you want to spend them on before they expire, assuming you won't have enough to reach a higher level, like upgrades to Europe, etc.
#105
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: BOS
Programs: LT Plat 2MM, Mosaic, Bonvoy Ti Elite
Posts: 18
Any update?
Next trip may put me over the 2M mile mark!
Thanks!
Lee