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Barclaycard AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver World Elite MasterCard® Companion Certificate
Earn a companion certificate good for up to 2 guests at $99 each, issued annually after your account anniversary when you spend $30,000 or more in purchases (taxes and fees apply).FAQ: AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver Companion Certificate
Link to Barclaycard Aviator Silver Terms and Conditions.
American Airlines Companion Certificate
You will earn a domestic economy fare American Airlines Companion Certificate (the "Companion Certificate") redeemable for up to two companion tickets at $99 each (plus taxes and fees) provided that: (1) $30,000 or more in eligible Net Purchases are made with your Account during the card membership year (each 12 month period through and including the account anniversary month) and (2) your Account remains open for at least 45 days after the anniversary date. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery of the Companion Certificate. When used according to its terms, you will pay a $99 companion ticket fee plus $21.60 to $43.20 in government taxes and fees, depending on itinerary, for each (up to two) round trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket for a companion when an individual round trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket is purchased and redeemed through American Airlines Meeting Services. Travel must be booked and purchased in select economy inventory. The Companion Certificate will be valid one year from issue and is valid for travel on flights within the 48 contiguous United States on flights marketed and operated by American Airlines, or on flights marketed by American Airlines and operated by Envoy Air Inc., SkyWest Airlines, Inc., or ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. For residents of Alaska and Hawaii, the Companion Certificate is valid for round-trip travel originating in either of those two states and continuing to the 48 contiguous United States. Applicable terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Details, terms and conditions, certain restrictions, and restricted dates apply and will be disclosed on the Companion Certificate.
American Airlines Companion Certificate
You will earn a domestic economy fare American Airlines Companion Certificate (the "Companion Certificate") redeemable for up to two companion tickets at $99 each (plus taxes and fees) provided that: (1) $30,000 or more in eligible Net Purchases are made with your Account during the card membership year (each 12 month period through and including the account anniversary month) and (2) your Account remains open for at least 45 days after the anniversary date. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery of the Companion Certificate. When used according to its terms, you will pay a $99 companion ticket fee plus $21.60 to $43.20 in government taxes and fees, depending on itinerary, for each (up to two) round trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket for a companion when an individual round trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket is purchased and redeemed through American Airlines Meeting Services. Travel must be booked and purchased in select economy inventory. The Companion Certificate will be valid one year from issue and is valid for travel on flights within the 48 contiguous United States on flights marketed and operated by American Airlines, or on flights marketed by American Airlines and operated by Envoy Air Inc., SkyWest Airlines, Inc., or ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. For residents of Alaska and Hawaii, the Companion Certificate is valid for round-trip travel originating in either of those two states and continuing to the 48 contiguous United States. Applicable terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Details, terms and conditions, certain restrictions, and restricted dates apply and will be disclosed on the Companion Certificate.
Link to aa.com Barclays Aviator Silver information.
How do I earn a companion certificate?
You will earn a domestic economy fare American Airlines Companion Certificate redeemable for up to two companion tickets at $99 each, plus taxes and fees, when you spend $30,000 or more on eligible purchases on your AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver MasterCard® during your cardmembership year (each 12-month period prior to your anniversary date) and your account remains open for at least 45 days after your anniversary.
Are there restrictions on the use of the companion certificate?
When used according to its terms, you will pay a $99 companion ticket fee plus $21.60 to $43.20 in government taxes and fees, depending on itinerary, for each (up to two) round trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket for a companion when an individual round trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket is purchased and redeemed through American Airlines Meeting Services. Travel must be booked and purchased in select economy inventory.
How long is my companion certificate valid?
The companion certificate will be valid one year from issue.
On which airlines can I use the companion certificate?
The companion certificate is valid for travel on flights within the 48 contiguous United States on flights marketed and operated by American Airlines, or on flights marketed by American Airlines and operated by Envoy Air Inc., SkyWest Airlines, Inc., or ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. For residents of Alaska and Hawaii, the Companion Certificate is valid for round-trip travel originating in either of those two states and continuing to the 48 contiguous United States.
When will I receive my companion certificate?
Once you have met the purchase requirement and your account has been open at least 45 days after your anniversary, you can expect to receive your companion certificate in 8-12 weeks.
How do I earn a companion certificate?
You will earn a domestic economy fare American Airlines Companion Certificate redeemable for up to two companion tickets at $99 each, plus taxes and fees, when you spend $30,000 or more on eligible purchases on your AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver MasterCard® during your cardmembership year (each 12-month period prior to your anniversary date) and your account remains open for at least 45 days after your anniversary.
Are there restrictions on the use of the companion certificate?
When used according to its terms, you will pay a $99 companion ticket fee plus $21.60 to $43.20 in government taxes and fees, depending on itinerary, for each (up to two) round trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket for a companion when an individual round trip qualifying domestic economy fare ticket is purchased and redeemed through American Airlines Meeting Services. Travel must be booked and purchased in select economy inventory.
How long is my companion certificate valid?
The companion certificate will be valid one year from issue.
On which airlines can I use the companion certificate?
The companion certificate is valid for travel on flights within the 48 contiguous United States on flights marketed and operated by American Airlines, or on flights marketed by American Airlines and operated by Envoy Air Inc., SkyWest Airlines, Inc., or ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. For residents of Alaska and Hawaii, the Companion Certificate is valid for round-trip travel originating in either of those two states and continuing to the 48 contiguous United States.
When will I receive my companion certificate?
Once you have met the purchase requirement and your account has been open at least 45 days after your anniversary, you can expect to receive your companion certificate in 8-12 weeks.
FULL T&Cs:
This certificate entitles the AAdvantage® Aviator™ Silver World Elite MasterCard® cardmember named above to pay $99 for the ticketing fee, plus $21.60 to $43.20 in government taxes and fees based on itinerary, for each round trip qualifying economy fare ticket for up to two companions when an individual round trip qualifying economy fare ticket is purchased by and for the primary cardmember using the Addvantage® Aviator™ Silver World Elite MasterCard®. Passenger is responsible for all applicable taxes, fees and charges in association with companion travel.
This certificate must be surrendered when the ticket is purchased. Redemption is limited to one certificate per passenger. This certificate is nontransferable and may be used only by the cardmember named on the certificate. If the certificate is tendered in connection with a wholly unused ticket, any applicable penalties shall apply. The current fare and all applicable rules shall apply to the new ticket. The certificate must be redeemed and all travel completed by midnight of the Travel Expiration Date printed on the front of this certificate.
This certificate may not be combined with any other specials or promotional fare offer, discount, certificate, coupon, Senior Citizen discount or AAdvantage® award for the purchase of a ticket. When available, short-term promotional fares may provide a lower cost for your trip than the use of this certificate.
No upgrades will be allowed on tickets issued using this certificate.
Reservations are subject to availability at the time reservations are made. Reservations may be made and this certificate redeemed at any American Airlines or American Eagle® ticketing location or by calling American Airlines Meeting Services.
A ticket purchased with this certificate must conform to the advance purchase rules of the applicable fare used or be purchased at least 14 days prior to departure, whichever is the most restrictive. All terms and conditions applicable to the excursion fare ticket purchased apply to both the fare paid ticket and the companion ticket. Both tickets must be issued for the same flights and dates by the same location at the same time. If purchased tickets are wholly or partially refunded, the certificate will not be replaced and no refund will apply to the companion ticket.
This certificate is valid for travel as referenced on the front of this certificate to destinations served by American Airlines, American Eagle® and the AmericanConnection® carrier, both at the time of certificate redemption and ticket usage. The individual using the companion ticket will not earn AAdvantage® miles on these flight segments. Certificate not valid on flights marketed as American Airlines online service but operated by other airlines under a codeshare agreement.
Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts shown are in USD. Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of up to $3.50 per U.S. domestic flight segment of a passenger's itinerary, a flight segment is defined as one takeoff and landing, (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport Passenger Facility Charges, and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport, up to $5 per one way or $10 per round trip. Taxes are subject to change. Redemption of the certificate applies only to bookings made by phone through American Airlines Meeting Services or through airport or city ticket offices.
This certificate is not redeemable for cash and has no value except when redeemed in accordance with these terms and conditions. Lost, stolen, destroyed or expired certificates will not be replaced. This certificate is void if sold for cash or other considerations. It is also void if altered, counterfeited, obtained or used improperly, or where prohibited by law.
These terms and conditions cannot be changed by any statement or representation of any unauthorized person, including employees of American Airlines, Inc., Barclaycard, and Barclays Bank Delaware.
For residents of Hawaii only, valid for round trip travel originating in Hawaii and continuing to the 48 contiguous United States.
For residents of Alaska only, valid for round trip travel originating in Alaska and continuing to the 48 contiguous United States.
RESERVATIONS/TICKETING/REPORTING INFORMATION
Reservations must be booked in L, M, N, Q, S, V, G or O inventory.
2019 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 15-19; Mar 8-11, 15-18, 22-25; May 24-28; Jun 28-30; Jul 1-7; Nov 27-30; Dec 1-2, 14-23, 27-31
2020 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 14-18; Mar 6-9, 13-16, 20-23; May 22-26; Jun 30; Jul 1-6; Nov 25-30; Dec 12-23, 27-31
Both the fare-paying passenger and the companion(s) must be booked in the same booking code on the same itinerary.
Certificate must be attached to auditors coupon and is valid only for using American Airlines ticket validation (001).
This certificate must be surrendered when the ticket is purchased. Redemption is limited to one certificate per passenger. This certificate is nontransferable and may be used only by the cardmember named on the certificate. If the certificate is tendered in connection with a wholly unused ticket, any applicable penalties shall apply. The current fare and all applicable rules shall apply to the new ticket. The certificate must be redeemed and all travel completed by midnight of the Travel Expiration Date printed on the front of this certificate.
This certificate may not be combined with any other specials or promotional fare offer, discount, certificate, coupon, Senior Citizen discount or AAdvantage® award for the purchase of a ticket. When available, short-term promotional fares may provide a lower cost for your trip than the use of this certificate.
No upgrades will be allowed on tickets issued using this certificate.
Reservations are subject to availability at the time reservations are made. Reservations may be made and this certificate redeemed at any American Airlines or American Eagle® ticketing location or by calling American Airlines Meeting Services.
A ticket purchased with this certificate must conform to the advance purchase rules of the applicable fare used or be purchased at least 14 days prior to departure, whichever is the most restrictive. All terms and conditions applicable to the excursion fare ticket purchased apply to both the fare paid ticket and the companion ticket. Both tickets must be issued for the same flights and dates by the same location at the same time. If purchased tickets are wholly or partially refunded, the certificate will not be replaced and no refund will apply to the companion ticket.
This certificate is valid for travel as referenced on the front of this certificate to destinations served by American Airlines, American Eagle® and the AmericanConnection® carrier, both at the time of certificate redemption and ticket usage. The individual using the companion ticket will not earn AAdvantage® miles on these flight segments. Certificate not valid on flights marketed as American Airlines online service but operated by other airlines under a codeshare agreement.
Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts shown are in USD. Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of up to $3.50 per U.S. domestic flight segment of a passenger's itinerary, a flight segment is defined as one takeoff and landing, (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport Passenger Facility Charges, and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport, up to $5 per one way or $10 per round trip. Taxes are subject to change. Redemption of the certificate applies only to bookings made by phone through American Airlines Meeting Services or through airport or city ticket offices.
This certificate is not redeemable for cash and has no value except when redeemed in accordance with these terms and conditions. Lost, stolen, destroyed or expired certificates will not be replaced. This certificate is void if sold for cash or other considerations. It is also void if altered, counterfeited, obtained or used improperly, or where prohibited by law.
These terms and conditions cannot be changed by any statement or representation of any unauthorized person, including employees of American Airlines, Inc., Barclaycard, and Barclays Bank Delaware.
For residents of Hawaii only, valid for round trip travel originating in Hawaii and continuing to the 48 contiguous United States.
For residents of Alaska only, valid for round trip travel originating in Alaska and continuing to the 48 contiguous United States.
RESERVATIONS/TICKETING/REPORTING INFORMATION
Reservations must be booked in L, M, N, Q, S, V, G or O inventory.
2019 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 15-19; Mar 8-11, 15-18, 22-25; May 24-28; Jun 28-30; Jul 1-7; Nov 27-30; Dec 1-2, 14-23, 27-31
2020 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 14-18; Mar 6-9, 13-16, 20-23; May 22-26; Jun 30; Jul 1-6; Nov 25-30; Dec 12-23, 27-31
Both the fare-paying passenger and the companion(s) must be booked in the same booking code on the same itinerary.
Certificate must be attached to auditors coupon and is valid only for using American Airlines ticket validation (001).
Updated 04 Jan 2017 - aschuett (Added 2017 embargo dates per moonwoo)
Updated 06 Jun 2019 - thorofare (deleted prior year embargo dates; added 2019-20 embargo dates)
Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Silver Card - Companion Certificate
Feb 6, 2019, 12:36 pm
#151
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 760
I am traveling this upcoming weekend. Purchased three tickets total with the companion fare certificate. Split the PNR into groups of 2 and 1 after booking. Myself and the other traveler with me have both been upgraded on both outgoing flights already using my EXP status for myself and 500 mile upgrades for the other person on my PNR.
BTW, I've found this whole CC to be very disappointing. Had held ORD>MIA>PBI>ORD and told that fare wan't eligible, since it wasn't round trip (PBI & MIA are not co-terminals). Then I found round trip in and out of PBI, but was told the certificate wasn't eligible for an O fare. So had to upfare. Thankfully it wasn't subject to an embargo date. All in all, certainly not something I would put extra spend on the CC get, but nice if you can use it.
Feb 6, 2019, 12:48 pm
#152
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
Does anyone know if Y-UP fares are eligible for the certificates? I'm trying to figure out how to get the best value out of mine.
Feb 6, 2019, 12:58 pm
#153
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 760
Feb 6, 2019, 1:49 pm
#154
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: AAdvantage Exec Platinum, Hertz #1 Club Gold Five Star, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,039
Feb 6, 2019, 3:36 pm
#155
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 760
Feb 6, 2019, 3:37 pm
#156
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 760
another question on this - since they don't ticket it until they receive the certificate, does that mean I could make changes until they do? For example, if the fare drops in price in the next few days, can I call back and reissue?
Feb 6, 2019, 3:40 pm
#157
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: AAdvantage Exec Platinum, Hertz #1 Club Gold Five Star, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,039
Feb 6, 2019, 3:42 pm
#158
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
Feb 6, 2019, 4:33 pm
#159
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 7
Upgrades went through On companion certificate
Who do I call to do this? The EXP desk? When I booked with Meeting Services, they said they record couldn't be split.
BTW, I've found this whole CC to be very disappointing. Had held ORD>MIA>PBI>ORD and told that fare wan't eligible, since it wasn't round trip (PBI & MIA are not co-terminals). Then I found round trip in and out of PBI, but was told the certificate wasn't eligible for an O fare. So had to upfare. Thankfully it wasn't subject to an embargo date. All in all, certainly not something I would put extra spend on the CC get, but nice if you can use it.
BTW, I've found this whole CC to be very disappointing. Had held ORD>MIA>PBI>ORD and told that fare wan't eligible, since it wasn't round trip (PBI & MIA are not co-terminals). Then I found round trip in and out of PBI, but was told the certificate wasn't eligible for an O fare. So had to upfare. Thankfully it wasn't subject to an embargo date. All in all, certainly not something I would put extra spend on the CC get, but nice if you can use it.
Feb 6, 2019, 5:24 pm
#160
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 587
I have never been able to get multi-quote to work.
I used O fare for my recent experience.
I was able to just call the EXP desk, and they split the reservation. The agent even asked how many bags i thought i may need, and pointed out that the third person wouldn't have baggage allowance.
I tried on a Y-Up fare and was explicitly told no.
I used O fare for my recent experience.
I was able to just call the EXP desk, and they split the reservation. The agent even asked how many bags i thought i may need, and pointed out that the third person wouldn't have baggage allowance.
I tried on a Y-Up fare and was explicitly told no.
Feb 25, 2019, 1:31 pm
#161
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP, UA Gold
Posts: 98
As an update, flew this past weekend on a CC reservation (myself on the full fare, friend of mine on the companion who has no AA status)
1) We did not split the PNR
2) We were both upgraded on the outbound, complimentary for me and my 500 mile upgrades for him
3) No upgrade on the return (just didn't clear), so I was group 2 as usual and he was group 4 boarding
4) We both earned EQM, EQD, and RDM for the flights. I earned based on the full fare, and he earned based on a $99 V-fare
Hope this helps others
1) We did not split the PNR
2) We were both upgraded on the outbound, complimentary for me and my 500 mile upgrades for him
3) No upgrade on the return (just didn't clear), so I was group 2 as usual and he was group 4 boarding
4) We both earned EQM, EQD, and RDM for the flights. I earned based on the full fare, and he earned based on a $99 V-fare
Hope this helps others
Mar 2, 2019, 6:50 am
#162
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,663
Another data point:
Booked a flight using the Barclays companion pass.
All three booked into economy fare classes that will earn miles and dollars according the earnings chart. All on same PNR.
Appears that I will earn based on full fare (minus taxes of course) and companions will earn based on $99 fare.
Not sure about upgrades and I received an email to call about upgrades because "one companion is ineligible based on status."
Will call later and see what happens.
So far so good.
Booked a flight using the Barclays companion pass.
All three booked into economy fare classes that will earn miles and dollars according the earnings chart. All on same PNR.
Appears that I will earn based on full fare (minus taxes of course) and companions will earn based on $99 fare.
Not sure about upgrades and I received an email to call about upgrades because "one companion is ineligible based on status."
Will call later and see what happens.
So far so good.
Mar 5, 2019, 11:29 am
#163
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
Does anyone have experience getting a ticket issued in full Y, with their two companions ticketed in full Y as well, and then using mileage upgrades at 5,000 miles each with no cash co-pay to clear into C. Would this work?
Mar 7, 2019, 5:40 pm
#165
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 210
Thinking to cancel the card after the recent negative change to both the card and AA, however, wanted to do that after getting the new companion ticket which I have earned.
So my understanding is I have a window from the 46th day to 60th after anniversary to cancel my card and get AF refund but they will still mail the cert 8-10 weeks later?
Do I have to be a card holder and pay using the card when I redeem the cert?
So my understanding is I have a window from the 46th day to 60th after anniversary to cancel my card and get AF refund but they will still mail the cert 8-10 weeks later?
Do I have to be a card holder and pay using the card when I redeem the cert?