Jan 26, 2016, 8:45 pm
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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
Jan 29, 2016, 8:41 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: US Airways, American Airlines, United
Posts: 224
This is perhaps a silly thought but is there anyplace within AA that you could send a letter suggesting that they change their policy about upgrading and about the companion tickets earning miles?
Jan 29, 2016, 11:01 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: AA (Exec Plat), ANA (Plat), Club Carlson (Gld), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Plat), SPG (Gld)
Posts: 447
Honestly, the fact that the companion pass doesn't earn miles becomes moot in the second half of the year when American moves to earning miles based on the purchase price of the fare since you would earn either (495 miles as a regular Aadvantage member, 693 miles as a Silver member, 792 miles as a platinum member, and 1089 miles as an Executive Platinum member). This is probably why they included this language since the earnings capability would be negligible at best to begin with.
On the other hand, the fact that you aren't able to use stickers for upgrades is disappointing and doesn't seem to make a lot of sense but I am guessing that American is looking at it that you are buying a fare well below cost so therefore you shouldn't be entitled to an upgrade since someone who paid regular price might want the upgrade.
On the other hand, the fact that you aren't able to use stickers for upgrades is disappointing and doesn't seem to make a lot of sense but I am guessing that American is looking at it that you are buying a fare well below cost so therefore you shouldn't be entitled to an upgrade since someone who paid regular price might want the upgrade.
Jan 30, 2016, 11:40 am
#18
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: US Airways, American Airlines, United
Posts: 224
My concern was earning elite miles when flying on one of the $99 companion tickets. I assume that we earn miles for the $250 or more ticket though. With respect to the stickers, I do not find them that successful to begin with. I was thinking miles plus co-pay to upgrade.
Feb 5, 2016, 9:26 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,314
I assume that booking through a travel agent, even if they use Sabre, isn't possible, correct?
I'd love to do it on a business trip but I have to use my corporate travel agent.
I'd love to do it on a business trip but I have to use my corporate travel agent.
Feb 25, 2016, 4:28 pm
#20
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 65
I am traveling with my family next week using the companion cert. I'm using my AA number and I expect to earn miles for the trip. For my wife (companion #1), I entered her AS number, and for my son (comp #2), I entered his AA number.
I'll report back as to whether or not either/both of them earned miles for the trip.
I'll report back as to whether or not either/both of them earned miles for the trip.
Feb 25, 2016, 5:51 pm
#21
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: 2,038
I am traveling with my family next week using the companion cert. I'm using my AA number and I expect to earn miles for the trip. For my wife (companion #1), I entered her AS number, and for my son (comp #2), I entered his AA number.
I'll report back as to whether or not either/both of them earned miles for the trip.
I'll report back as to whether or not either/both of them earned miles for the trip.
Feb 26, 2016, 5:17 am
#22
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: US Airways, American Airlines, United
Posts: 224
My anniversary date was January 10 and I am still waiting for my devalued certificate to come. The longer it takes, the smaller your window is to book a ticket. I called Barclays and inquired about when I would need to book the ticket by given my anniversary date. The person had no clue but told my the rewards department would know. I asked for the number and that person proceeded to give me an American Airlines number. I recognized the number (I had been through this drill from Barclays before) and told him that this information is something Barclays would know and not AA.
Feb 29, 2016, 11:59 am
#23
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 65
Honestly, I didn't try. There's three of us so complimentary upgrades are out. I didn't want to burn my SWUs as we have some Europe travel planned for later in the year.
My gut feeling is that it wouldn't have worked anyway as they would need to send it to ticketing where they would see the base fares for the companions.
My gut feeling is that it wouldn't have worked anyway as they would need to send it to ticketing where they would see the base fares for the companions.
Last edited by flyertalker57; Feb 29, 2016 at 12:00 pm Reason: spelling
Feb 29, 2016, 12:05 pm
#24
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 65
My anniversary date was January 10 and I am still waiting for my devalued certificate to come. The longer it takes, the smaller your window is to book a ticket. I called Barclays and inquired about when I would need to book the ticket by given my anniversary date. The person had no clue but told my the rewards department would know. I asked for the number and that person proceeded to give me an American Airlines number. I recognized the number (I had been through this drill from Barclays before) and told him that this information is something Barclays would know and not AA.
After logging in, navigate to 'View Rewards'->'View My Rewards Activity', then scroll down. There is a meter showing your progress towards companion certs and the EQM bonuses. I had a link to download my certificate there.
Mar 3, 2016, 12:57 pm
#25
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,112
I got my certificate notification email today (I haven't been able to check my paper mail for a whiel, so it might be there too). My account anniversary was in mid December, so that's quite some time after.
Last edited by Phantom707; Mar 3, 2016 at 1:59 pm
Mar 4, 2016, 8:46 am
#26
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 65
I am traveling with my family next week using the companion cert. I'm using my AA number and I expect to earn miles for the trip. For my wife (companion #1), I entered her AS number, and for my son (comp #2), I entered his AA number.
I'll report back as to whether or not either/both of them earned miles for the trip.
I'll report back as to whether or not either/both of them earned miles for the trip.
So it seems that the language regarding companions not earning miles for travel aren't being enforced (or more likely they don't have the ability to distinguish between the primary passenger and the companion).
Mar 4, 2016, 9:13 am
#27
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: 2,038
I've got good news! I can confirm that indeed I did earn miles for the outbound flight, as expected. But even better - the miles for the flight posted to my son's AA account! And to top it all off, the miles posted to my wife's AS account as well (after a few days).
So it seems that the language regarding companions not earning miles for travel aren't being enforced (or more likely they don't have the ability to distinguish between the primary passenger and the companion).
So it seems that the language regarding companions not earning miles for travel aren't being enforced (or more likely they don't have the ability to distinguish between the primary passenger and the companion).
Mar 4, 2016, 10:32 am
#28
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,314
I converted in December from Red to Silver, and got this instead of a $100 off cert.
I would have rather had the $100 off. Can't use this on business due to corp travel agent requirement at work, can't use this for any flight over 90 minutes because I can't upgrade my wife.
I would have rather had the $100 off. Can't use this on business due to corp travel agent requirement at work, can't use this for any flight over 90 minutes because I can't upgrade my wife.
Mar 10, 2016, 12:25 pm
#30
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
Sheesh, talk about an annoyance.
Among the other things that strike me as nonsensical is that right up to your anniversary date, the Rewards page is showing your progress, then that you qualified, and then a date that was approximately (in my case) 45 days after anniversary date. However, once the new qualification year has started, all this info seems to have disappeared -- at least it has in my case -- which seems strange for a benefit that will not come for another 12.5 to 14.5 weeks (or maybe 10!)