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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 11, 08, 1:39 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MO
Programs: AA EXPLT
Posts: 430
ARCHIVE: Business Extra Program master thread (consolidated)
Hi all!
I have some expiring Business ExtrAA points I have to cash in before the end of the year. This will be the first time I have cashed in any points associated with this program, so I am looking for some advice on which awards are most valuable. I have:
710 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2008
1,434 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2009
2,048 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2010
4,192 total points.
The only awards under the 710 point minimum that expires this year are north american upgrade, which being PT does not seem worth while. I was considering the full fare upgrade between US and Europe or the PlanAAhead economy ticket within US. How hard is it to get the PlanAAhead seats? I think we would all agree these are pretty expensive awards considering its $10/point, but I guess it's a good way to double dip. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Nick
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This thread has been hijacked into a general Business ExtrAA discussion / Q&A thread.
dstan
AA Forum Co-Moderator
I have some expiring Business ExtrAA points I have to cash in before the end of the year. This will be the first time I have cashed in any points associated with this program, so I am looking for some advice on which awards are most valuable. I have:
710 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2008
1,434 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2009
2,048 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2010
4,192 total points.
The only awards under the 710 point minimum that expires this year are north american upgrade, which being PT does not seem worth while. I was considering the full fare upgrade between US and Europe or the PlanAAhead economy ticket within US. How hard is it to get the PlanAAhead seats? I think we would all agree these are pretty expensive awards considering its $10/point, but I guess it's a good way to double dip. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Nick
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MODERATOR'S NOTE
This thread has been hijacked into a general Business ExtrAA discussion / Q&A thread.
dstan
AA Forum Co-Moderator
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Dec 11, 08, 2:00 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: AA Plt, Hyatt Dia
Posts: 172
If they were my points, I'd take a planAAhead award. Don't let them go to waste.
Dec 11, 08, 2:40 pm
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 10,906
The only thing I use BusinessExtraa points for is AC Daypasses. They make great gifts are and are fully transferrable until you write the name on the pass!
(also works great for family/friends who are not AC members or are elites but travel domestically)
(also works great for family/friends who are not AC members or are elites but travel domestically)
Dec 11, 08, 2:57 pm
#4
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: STL
Programs: AA 2MM, AS MVP Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,966
Originally Posted by akersnl
Hi all!
I have some expiring Business ExtrAA points I have to cash in before the end of the year. This will be the first time I have cashed in any points associated with this program, so I am looking for some advice on which awards are most valuable. I have:
710 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2008
1,434 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2009
2,048 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2010
4,192 total points.
The only awards under the 710 point minimum that expires this year are north american upgrade, which being PT does not seem worth while. I was considering the full fare upgrade between US and Europe or the PlanAAhead economy ticket within US. How hard is it to get the PlanAAhead seats? I think we would all agree these are pretty expensive awards considering its $10/point, but I guess it's a good way to double dip. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Nick
I have some expiring Business ExtrAA points I have to cash in before the end of the year. This will be the first time I have cashed in any points associated with this program, so I am looking for some advice on which awards are most valuable. I have:
710 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2008
1,434 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2009
2,048 points are scheduled to expire 12-31-2010
4,192 total points.
The only awards under the 710 point minimum that expires this year are north american upgrade, which being PT does not seem worth while. I was considering the full fare upgrade between US and Europe or the PlanAAhead economy ticket within US. How hard is it to get the PlanAAhead seats? I think we would all agree these are pretty expensive awards considering its $10/point, but I guess it's a good way to double dip. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Nick
Dec 11, 08, 7:37 pm
#5
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Orange County, CA, USA
Programs: AA (Life Plat), Marriott (Life Titanium) and every other US program
Posts: 6,410
I got home 3 hours ago from a free flight off Business Extra points. It was only SNA-SFO (RT) because I let myself get jammed into the end of the year, but it worked fine and saved me a few hundred dollars.
Dec 11, 08, 9:00 pm
#6
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,714
Don't forget that you can always redeem 2400 points for a gift of gold status. It may come in handy for yourself or one of your friends.
Dec 11, 08, 9:22 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP/2mm, SPG Gold
Posts: 424
Originally Posted by ckpeter
Don't forget that you can always redeem 2400 points for a gift of gold status. It may come in handy for yourself or one of your friends.
Dec 11, 08, 11:22 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: bay area, california
Programs: aa exp 1MM, alaska air, united, hhonors gold, spg gold
Posts: 686
I just used 4400 for SFO-EZE. great trip and availability wasn't too difficult. Do you have more points waiting to post?
Dec 12, 08, 12:55 am
#9
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA PLT, B6 Mosaic, UA 1K, Bonvoy Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist, DL Silver
Posts: 1,724
The BXP2 award upgrading from US to Europe is a good deal for 1200 points. Requires a B or Y fare, but no co-pay, and as Platinum you should be able to use them on most flights (may have to waitlist but it usually clears).
Dec 12, 08, 6:48 am
#10
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,082
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AC day pass is what I did last year...then I lost it.
AC day pass is what I did last year...then I lost it.
Dec 13, 08, 4:07 pm
#11
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 760
Originally Posted by ESpen36
The only thing I use BusinessExtraa points for is AC Daypasses. They make great gifts are and are fully transferrable until you write the name on the pass!
(also works great for family/friends who are not AC members or are elites but travel domestically)
(also works great for family/friends who are not AC members or are elites but travel domestically)
Enjoy!
Dec 13, 08, 6:00 pm
#12
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 993
Newbie question, how does one get Business ExtrAA points?
Dec 13, 08, 10:07 pm
#13
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: STL
Programs: AA 2MM, AS MVP Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,966
Originally Posted by qazw1
Newbie question, how does one get Business ExtrAA points?
Dec 13, 08, 11:40 pm
#14
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,398
What about the free domestic tickets? or an upgrade to Europe for 3100?
Last edited by mvoight; Dec 13, 08 at 11:49 pm
Dec 14, 08, 7:45 am
#15
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 993
Originally Posted by gemac
Sign up for Business ExtrAA, then enter your Business ExtrAA number in the Business ExtrAA field when you book your tickets.
Seems like I have to be a company in order to sign up. So no go for me.
