Mar 7, 2015, 11:51 am
Last edit by: JDiver
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 14, 2016 | 9:25 am
#1171
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: WAS
Posts: 1,707
I had mixed responses from the Meeting Services Dept on this. One time, I was told no, but other times I was able to successfully add the BE number. Go figure. I looked at a recent TYP reservation and see i was ticketed as 001 and AA accepted the BE number, too soon to tell whether the points will actually post.
May 14, 2016 | 12:57 pm
#1172
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CLT
Programs: AA, AS, UA, BA, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,075
To add your Business extra number to a British Airways reservation you will want to do the following.
1) Go to www.britishairways.com
2) Select 'Manage My Booking' tab
3) Follow the instructions to pull up your reservation
4) Select the link towards bottom listed under 'Quick Links' 'Add On Business or Business Extra number'
5) Add your Business Extra number and check the box to give your consent.
It's under the very busy "Quick Links" at the bottom so very easy to miss! Good luck!
I added this to the Wiki
Pleasantly surprised to get the perfect answer here! I just assumed BA made it incredibly difficult to do. Got it added thanks to these instructions. Thanks!
May 14, 2016 | 2:53 pm
#1173
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Location independent
Programs: AA PlatPro, Asiana Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 287
I had mixed responses from the Meeting Services Dept on this. One time, I was told no, but other times I was able to successfully add the BE number. Go figure. I looked at a recent TYP reservation and see i was ticketed as 001 and AA accepted the BE number, too soon to tell whether the points will actually post.
May 16, 2016 | 11:50 am
#1174
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,155
Quick question as I try to wrap my head around business extra. Can I have 2 different business extra numbers for each of the two travellers on one reservation? I joined business extra to take advantage of the 1600 point TATL promo, so I am trying to figure out how to best work it. Can I earn 1600 points for each traveller, such that I only need 1 business extra number in the booking?
Thank you!
Thank you!
May 16, 2016 | 12:43 pm
#1175
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT EXP; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Quick question as I try to wrap my head around business extra. Can I have 2 different business extra numbers for each of the two travellers on one reservation? I joined business extra to take advantage of the 1600 point TATL promo, so I am trying to figure out how to best work it. Can I earn 1600 points for each traveller, such that I only need 1 business extra number in the booking?
Thank you!
Thank you!
If you have your BX number in others' bookings, you'll earn the BX points. Using two BX numbers in bookings fof two kind of defeats the purpose; I'm not even thinking two BX numbers for one booking is allowed.
And as with your FFN, you should only have one BX account number.
May 16, 2016 | 12:45 pm
#1176
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dallas
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, IHG Spire, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,524
Adding the Business Extra number does not mean it will earn points. That comes back only when they process at the end of the day. They will look to see it qualifies (proper ticket number, no discounts, etc).
May 19, 2016 | 10:30 pm
#1177
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Location independent
Programs: AA PlatPro, Asiana Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 287
Looks like the AA Business Extra website is down
May 20, 2016 | 10:07 am
#1178
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: AA Plat, SPG/Marriot Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Expl
Posts: 2,363
May 21, 2016 | 12:40 am
#1179
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,753
Did they change how you find out when your points expire? (I can't seem to find the list of when my various points expire anymore.)
May 21, 2016 | 11:20 am
#1180
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AF Ultimate & Plat 4 life/AY LUMO/SK EBD/LH SEN/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG DIA
Posts: 11,456
May 21, 2016 | 1:48 pm
#1181
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Location independent
Programs: AA PlatPro, Asiana Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 287
May 21, 2016 | 2:17 pm
#1182
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Location independent
Programs: AA PlatPro, Asiana Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 287
This seems like an incredibly-simple question, but I can't find conclusive answer in the T&C: For the Flight redemptions (i.e. AA Within North America PlanAhead Coach: 2,000 points), is this one-way or round-trip?
May 21, 2016 | 2:39 pm
#1183
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: 22,035
May 22, 2016 | 4:37 pm
#1184
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 503
BE gold status
Does anyone know if using a BXP5 to give/get gold status counts as a "exception" like doing a challenge or extending status by paying? I assume not for the giver but for the recipient, if it counts at all.
Thanks.
Thanks.
May 22, 2016 | 5:15 pm
#1185
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT EXP; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
As it's a documented benefit, it shouldn't count as an exception, favor or waiver.