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Originally Posted by unhappyflyer
(Post 25772092)
my intent is pure. like many EXPs I grab award inventory all the time on chances I may use it (if its within say a 50% probability)
If you have a track-record of booking and then cancelling awards close to departure frequently you may already be on the radar... |
I think that behaviour is common. For example trying to plan a trip this summer TATL. We have a definite intent to fly, but schedules are flexible so grabbed some premium cabin to LHR but coming home from Italy is not set. Have a few seats reserved from rome and a few from Milan on different dates. Once it all comes together I usually buy my ticket , complete award travel for the rest of family, and cancel what's not needed but usually no less than 2 weeks before travel, usually more.
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Originally Posted by unhappyflyer
(Post 25775439)
I think that behaviour is common. For example trying to plan a trip this summer TATL. We have a definite intent to fly, but schedules are flexible so grabbed some premium cabin to LHR but coming home from Italy is not set. Have a few seats reserved from rome and a few from Milan on different dates. Once it all comes together I usually buy my ticket , complete award travel for the rest of family, and cancel what's not needed but usually no less than 2 weeks before travel, usually more.
ETA: Didn't realize I was replying to OP when I posted. |
Originally Posted by unhappyflyer
(Post 25772092)
my intent is pure. like many EXPs I grab award inventory all the time on chances I may use it (if its within say a 50% probability)
Originally Posted by iadisgreat
(Post 25772856)
You post this I presume to CYA; your OP would be exhibit #1 to AA security.
Originally Posted by tkelvin69
(Post 25772880)
I think your intent in the first post is perfectly clear. If you wouldn't want to be screwed out of getting an award seat by someone playing upgrade games then you shouldn't do the same.
Originally Posted by unhappyflyer
(Post 25773440)
this isn't something I'm doing, just asking hypotheticals. I started thinking what if this really did happen, would it be a violation ?. while I think AA is screwing with upgrades by selling out EXPs with SWUs by offering general members saver awards, I wouldnt trust AA for one second as they would love to totally <redacted> over an EXPs by saying oh so sorry well just take those 13 SWUs and 800,000 miles. think how happy they would be to so easily rid of those obligations.
Originally Posted by seawolf
(Post 25773507)
No different than booking F seats on Full F fare and refunding right before departure so that your upgrade clears.
Originally Posted by 869
(Post 25773741)
Based on your thread title, nonsense.
You know the answer but you just don't like it. AA would - and should crush you or any other EXP for this practice. It's a violation of the Conditions of Carriage, full stop. Using disclaimers won't change that. Btw, your original wording has probably been archived (and possibly read by AA personnel) already, so changing it won't do much to change things. And the thread title is somewhat obvious. You might possibly get away with it once or twice; you might not. You're putting status, SWU, miles / account at risk, hypothetically, so you should assess your risk tolerance and proceed accordingly. Given the FlyerTalk Rules: 15. Deceptive, Dishonest, Illegal Or Fraudulent Posting Link to this topic Posts that misquote or mischaracterize other posts or members, or contain deceptive, dishonest or knowingly inaccurate information are not allowed. Supporting, encouraging or promoting illegal activity or fraud upon an individual or company is prohibited. /Moderator |
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