Jan 26, 2016, 8:45 pm
Last edit by: thorofare
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
Jul 26, 2022, 2:17 pm
#256
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: LHR
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 160
Not sure if this is the best place to ask re: companion certificate bookings but...
A) Do these earn loyalty points for either the primary ticketholder or companion?
B) Despite language about no upgrades, it shows on the app that a upgrade is requested for me and companion. Any recent experiences there?
Apologies if I missed this guidance elsewhere! Thank you in advance for any advice.
A) Do these earn loyalty points for either the primary ticketholder or companion?
B) Despite language about no upgrades, it shows on the app that a upgrade is requested for me and companion. Any recent experiences there?
Apologies if I missed this guidance elsewhere! Thank you in advance for any advice.
Jul 26, 2022, 5:21 pm
#257
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: SMF
Programs: AA EXP 4MM
Posts: 811
What was the original expration?
Sorry if this should be obvious. to me.
Jul 26, 2022, 7:17 pm
#258
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,819
Jul 26, 2022, 7:21 pm
#259
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
Jul 26, 2022, 7:29 pm
#260
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
Not sure if this is the best place to ask re: companion certificate bookings but...
A) Do these earn loyalty points for either the primary ticketholder or companion?
B) Despite language about no upgrades, it shows on the app that a upgrade is requested for me and companion. Any recent experiences there?
Apologies if I missed this guidance elsewhere! Thank you in advance for any advice.
A) Do these earn loyalty points for either the primary ticketholder or companion?
B) Despite language about no upgrades, it shows on the app that a upgrade is requested for me and companion. Any recent experiences there?
Apologies if I missed this guidance elsewhere! Thank you in advance for any advice.
B) Yes, you will be upgraded if you have status. What you can't do is upgrade with miles.
Sep 19, 2022, 11:56 am
#261
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 150
Okay Talkers, I am curious if anyone has some insight for my situation. I currently have the Barclays Aviator Red with about 10K spend this year. I am working toward AA Gold with 15K L Points this year. I can up my spend to hit 30K Loyalty and 20K spend to hit Gold and the Aviator Red's single companion certificate by the end of February. I will need to start paying the Mortgage with the Red to make this happen but 2/3 of the spend is regular swipe. I also now have an upgrade offer to the Aviator Silver. However I recall reading cautions about changing card products and messing up your benefits. Ultimately, I would like to update the Red to Silver but I am wondering if I should do it now or wait until the companion pass posts? And are there any other issues I am not seeing that should also be considered?
Oct 5, 2022, 1:02 pm
#262
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BMI
Programs: AA EXP, Delta, Amtrak, Hertz PC
Posts: 657
Hoping to get some advice. I reviewed the last couple of pages in this thread and cold not find an answer.
I have a companion ticket booked for this weekend. I am the primary and will not be able to travel due to Covid. I called AA and was sent through to meeting services and they said they have to cancel the whole ticket and my companion will have to book at current prices (which is about $300 more then our combined two ticket cost).
My questions is, what will happen if my companion boards and I just don't show up? Will they force here to rebook at the airport, what about the return trip in a few days? Am I just SOL and have to book a ticket at almost $1000?
I have a companion ticket booked for this weekend. I am the primary and will not be able to travel due to Covid. I called AA and was sent through to meeting services and they said they have to cancel the whole ticket and my companion will have to book at current prices (which is about $300 more then our combined two ticket cost).
My questions is, what will happen if my companion boards and I just don't show up? Will they force here to rebook at the airport, what about the return trip in a few days? Am I just SOL and have to book a ticket at almost $1000?
Oct 5, 2022, 8:20 pm
#263
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
Hoping to get some advice. I reviewed the last couple of pages in this thread and cold not find an answer.
I have a companion ticket booked for this weekend. I am the primary and will not be able to travel due to Covid. I called AA and was sent through to meeting services and they said they have to cancel the whole ticket and my companion will have to book at current prices (which is about $300 more then our combined two ticket cost).
My questions is, what will happen if my companion boards and I just don't show up? Will they force here to rebook at the airport, what about the return trip in a few days? Am I just SOL and have to book a ticket at almost $1000?
I have a companion ticket booked for this weekend. I am the primary and will not be able to travel due to Covid. I called AA and was sent through to meeting services and they said they have to cancel the whole ticket and my companion will have to book at current prices (which is about $300 more then our combined two ticket cost).
My questions is, what will happen if my companion boards and I just don't show up? Will they force here to rebook at the airport, what about the return trip in a few days? Am I just SOL and have to book a ticket at almost $1000?
Oct 13, 2022, 7:32 am
#264
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BMI
Programs: AA EXP, Delta, Amtrak, Hertz PC
Posts: 657
Hoping to get some advice. I reviewed the last couple of pages in this thread and cold not find an answer.
I have a companion ticket booked for this weekend. I am the primary and will not be able to travel due to Covid. I called AA and was sent through to meeting services and they said they have to cancel the whole ticket and my companion will have to book at current prices (which is about $300 more then our combined two ticket cost).
My questions is, what will happen if my companion boards and I just don't show up? Will they force here to rebook at the airport, what about the return trip in a few days? Am I just SOL and have to book a ticket at almost $1000?
I have a companion ticket booked for this weekend. I am the primary and will not be able to travel due to Covid. I called AA and was sent through to meeting services and they said they have to cancel the whole ticket and my companion will have to book at current prices (which is about $300 more then our combined two ticket cost).
My questions is, what will happen if my companion boards and I just don't show up? Will they force here to rebook at the airport, what about the return trip in a few days? Am I just SOL and have to book a ticket at almost $1000?
Nov 14, 2022, 3:39 pm
#265
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 706
As someone who has never earned one before: Should I go out of my way to do so? Are there any blackout dates?
I'm about 10k spend away from earning one, and deciding if I'm setting myself up for disappointment or not.
Thanks from a noob...
I'm about 10k spend away from earning one, and deciding if I'm setting myself up for disappointment or not.
Thanks from a noob...
Nov 14, 2022, 5:29 pm
#266
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, HH DIA, Hertz PC, GE + Pre✓, Amazon Super Special Prime
Posts: 1,008
It really depends on what you are intending to use it for.
Holiday weekend travel? No chance, don't even bother.
Booking a domestic vacation/trip where you can travel Out and In mid-week, fares are higher than average, and you can really get a good delta between the $99 fee per person and the standard fare of the trip? Sure!
Out of the 6 or 7 certs I have earned over the years, I think I have actually used 2 of them. The rest expired as I just didn't have a need for travel w/ companion that lined up with those dates.
Limitations and Blackout dates:For residents of the 48 contiguous United States, valid for round trip travel within the 48 contiguous United States.
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.
2022 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 18-22; Mar 11-14, 18-21, 25-28; Apr 14-18; May 26-28, 30-31; Jun 30; Jul 1-3, 5; Nov 22-23, 26-28; Dec 17-24, 26-27
2023 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 16-21; Mar 10-13, 17-20, 24-27; Apr 6-10; May 25-27, 29-30; Jun 30; Jul 1-3, 8-9; Nov 21-22, 25-27; Dec 21-24, 26-27
2024 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 15-19; Mar 8-11, 15-18, 22-24, 30-31; Apr 1-2; May 22-25, 27-28; Jun 28-30; Jul 1, 5-8; Nov 22-24, 29-30; Dec 1-2, 20-23, 26-27
Both the fare-paying passenger and the companion(s) must be booked in the same booking code on the same itinerary.
Holiday weekend travel? No chance, don't even bother.
Booking a domestic vacation/trip where you can travel Out and In mid-week, fares are higher than average, and you can really get a good delta between the $99 fee per person and the standard fare of the trip? Sure!
Out of the 6 or 7 certs I have earned over the years, I think I have actually used 2 of them. The rest expired as I just didn't have a need for travel w/ companion that lined up with those dates.
Limitations and Blackout dates:For residents of the 48 contiguous United States, valid for round trip travel within the 48 contiguous United States.
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.
2022 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 18-22; Mar 11-14, 18-21, 25-28; Apr 14-18; May 26-28, 30-31; Jun 30; Jul 1-3, 5; Nov 22-23, 26-28; Dec 17-24, 26-27
2023 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 16-21; Mar 10-13, 17-20, 24-27; Apr 6-10; May 25-27, 29-30; Jun 30; Jul 1-3, 8-9; Nov 21-22, 25-27; Dec 21-24, 26-27
2024 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 15-19; Mar 8-11, 15-18, 22-24, 30-31; Apr 1-2; May 22-25, 27-28; Jun 28-30; Jul 1, 5-8; Nov 22-24, 29-30; Dec 1-2, 20-23, 26-27
Both the fare-paying passenger and the companion(s) must be booked in the same booking code on the same itinerary.
Nov 18, 2022, 1:39 pm
#267
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 706
It really depends on what you are intending to use it for.
Holiday weekend travel? No chance, don't even bother.
Booking a domestic vacation/trip where you can travel Out and In mid-week, fares are higher than average, and you can really get a good delta between the $99 fee per person and the standard fare of the trip? Sure!
Out of the 6 or 7 certs I have earned over the years, I think I have actually used 2 of them. The rest expired as I just didn't have a need for travel w/ companion that lined up with those dates.
Limitations and Blackout dates:For residents of the 48 contiguous United States, valid for round trip travel within the 48 contiguous United States.
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.
2022 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 18-22; Mar 11-14, 18-21, 25-28; Apr 14-18; May 26-28, 30-31; Jun 30; Jul 1-3, 5; Nov 22-23, 26-28; Dec 17-24, 26-27
2023 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 16-21; Mar 10-13, 17-20, 24-27; Apr 6-10; May 25-27, 29-30; Jun 30; Jul 1-3, 8-9; Nov 21-22, 25-27; Dec 21-24, 26-27
2024 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 15-19; Mar 8-11, 15-18, 22-24, 30-31; Apr 1-2; May 22-25, 27-28; Jun 28-30; Jul 1, 5-8; Nov 22-24, 29-30; Dec 1-2, 20-23, 26-27
Both the fare-paying passenger and the companion(s) must be booked in the same booking code on the same itinerary.
Holiday weekend travel? No chance, don't even bother.
Booking a domestic vacation/trip where you can travel Out and In mid-week, fares are higher than average, and you can really get a good delta between the $99 fee per person and the standard fare of the trip? Sure!
Out of the 6 or 7 certs I have earned over the years, I think I have actually used 2 of them. The rest expired as I just didn't have a need for travel w/ companion that lined up with those dates.
Limitations and Blackout dates:For residents of the 48 contiguous United States, valid for round trip travel within the 48 contiguous United States.
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.
2022 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 18-22; Mar 11-14, 18-21, 25-28; Apr 14-18; May 26-28, 30-31; Jun 30; Jul 1-3, 5; Nov 22-23, 26-28; Dec 17-24, 26-27
2023 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 16-21; Mar 10-13, 17-20, 24-27; Apr 6-10; May 25-27, 29-30; Jun 30; Jul 1-3, 8-9; Nov 21-22, 25-27; Dec 21-24, 26-27
2024 Travel Embargo dates: Jan 1-3; Feb 15-19; Mar 8-11, 15-18, 22-24, 30-31; Apr 1-2; May 22-25, 27-28; Jun 28-30; Jul 1, 5-8; Nov 22-24, 29-30; Dec 1-2, 20-23, 26-27
Both the fare-paying passenger and the companion(s) must be booked in the same booking code on the same itinerary.
Nov 18, 2022, 5:58 pm
#268
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,819
As you can see, most all significant holidays are embargoed plus/minus several days. The exception being if you wanted to travel ON the holiday (July 4, December 25).
I use my cert most every year. This year was a huge value. My DCA-LAX trip was close to $1000 round trip. At $140 per companion, my savings was nearly $1700.
I use my cert most every year. This year was a huge value. My DCA-LAX trip was close to $1000 round trip. At $140 per companion, my savings was nearly $1700.
Nov 19, 2022, 9:21 am
#269
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 706
As you can see, most all significant holidays are embargoed plus/minus several days. The exception being if you wanted to travel ON the holiday (July 4, December 25).
I use my cert most every year. This year was a huge value. My DCA-LAX trip was close to $1000 round trip. At $140 per companion, my savings was nearly $1700.
I use my cert most every year. This year was a huge value. My DCA-LAX trip was close to $1000 round trip. At $140 per companion, my savings was nearly $1700.
(I have the Citi Bus card, and afaik only gets 1 certificate / companion?)
Nov 19, 2022, 10:22 am
#270
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
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