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 29, 2016, 4:51 pm
#61
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
As AA ratchets up its spend requirements for maintaining elite status, I am thinking that it may be time to dismantle my AA-miles hamster wheel, in particular, to downgrade the Silver Aviator since I don't think I'll have any use for the marginal EQMs in the future. Question for this thread:
Anyone have any experience using an already-earned companion certificate after downgrading from Silver?
Anyone have any experience using an already-earned companion certificate after downgrading from Silver?
Jul 30, 2016, 6:34 am
#62
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,816
For those who have recently used a companion cert, how long does it take your "booked" ticket to go from "Ticket pending" to "ticketed"?
I did a purchase on Monday and mailed the certificate in the same afternoon (probably picked up by the mail carrier Tuesday morning where the post box is located)...
I did a purchase on Monday and mailed the certificate in the same afternoon (probably picked up by the mail carrier Tuesday morning where the post box is located)...
Sep 8, 2016, 1:45 am
#63
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: IAD / DCA / BWI
Programs: Amtrak Select Plus, HHonors Diamond, AA Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 264
International flights?
For all of you that have used the certificate, did you use the certificate to travel internationally?
I recall the old US Airways companion certificates were limited to domestic travel only. I've read the T&C's and there is no language regarding usage on international flights but I'm not keeping my hopes up on that.
I recall the old US Airways companion certificates were limited to domestic travel only. I've read the T&C's and there is no language regarding usage on international flights but I'm not keeping my hopes up on that.
Sep 8, 2016, 3:10 am
#64
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,816
From the cert front:
Valid for travel on flights within the 48 contiguous United States on American Airlines or American Eagle.
I think this is even more restricted which use to allow travel to Canada.
Valid for travel on flights within the 48 contiguous United States on American Airlines or American Eagle.
I think this is even more restricted which use to allow travel to Canada.
Sep 8, 2016, 3:43 am
#65
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
For those who have recently used a companion cert, how long does it take your "booked" ticket to go from "Ticket pending" to "ticketed"?
I did a purchase on Monday and mailed the certificate in the same afternoon (probably picked up by the mail carrier Tuesday morning where the post box is located)...
I did a purchase on Monday and mailed the certificate in the same afternoon (probably picked up by the mail carrier Tuesday morning where the post box is located)...
Sep 8, 2016, 4:19 am
#66
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: IAD / DCA / BWI
Programs: Amtrak Select Plus, HHonors Diamond, AA Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 264
Thank you. I read the back of the certificate a couple of times and couldn't find anything, when all this time, all I had to do was read the front of the actual certificate - go figure.
Oct 3, 2016, 12:52 am
#67
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STL
Programs: AA
Posts: 167
For those of you who are interested 2017 Travel Embargo dates are: Jan 1-3, Feb 17-21, Mar 10-13, 17-19, 24-27, May 26-30, June 30, Jul 1-5, Nov 22-27, Dec 16-23, 27-31..... Lots of blackouts, all around important dates, kids break from school etc. If it wasn't for the EQM awarded at 20k and 40k, I wouldn't be using the card just for the $99 companion ticket..
Oct 12, 2016, 9:49 am
#69
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Note there is also an Citi CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select Card $99 Companion Certificate thread now though the T&Cs are the same, as they are different products and could vary in the future.
Last edited by JDiver; Oct 12, 2016 at 10:04 am
Oct 12, 2016, 11:36 am
#70
Join Date: May 2013
Location: LHR
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,032
Small datapoint -- traveled this past weekend with my wife (who also has status) and one of our friends. After splitting me off, we were all eligible for -- and received -- sticker/complimentary upgrades. Miles also posted for all of us, and distance-based (G fare IIRC, so 75% plus elite bonuses) at that!
Nov 12, 2016, 12:44 pm
#71
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,315
Small datapoint -- traveled this past weekend with my wife (who also has status) and one of our friends. After splitting me off, we were all eligible for -- and received -- sticker/complimentary upgrades. Miles also posted for all of us, and distance-based (G fare IIRC, so 75% plus elite bonuses) at that!
Just to clarify, the regular flyer got it based on distance, not revenue? Is this normal?
I have an expensive 750 mile flight coming up, with a fare ex taxes of $450. It would be EQD of $150 RT vs. $450.
Any others with experience?
Nov 12, 2016, 1:13 pm
#72
Join Date: May 2013
Location: LHR
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,032
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...cial-fares.jsp
Nov 12, 2016, 4:18 pm
#73
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,315
That's a bummer for this trip because of it's distance.
Did the receipt just show a combined price or did it break out the fares. I"m wondering whether I could request EQD based on $$ (which I would need the receipt showing what I paid to do).
Did the receipt just show a combined price or did it break out the fares. I"m wondering whether I could request EQD based on $$ (which I would need the receipt showing what I paid to do).
Nov 14, 2016, 7:46 am
#74
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Charlotte NC
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum,Marriott Gold, Starwood Gold, United Gold IHG Spire Ambassador, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 193
So I was wondering if anyone can confirm the following as I searched and could not find it:
1) Do the tickets purchased accrue miles? (both regular fare and companions) I know that upgrades are not allowed but were in the past.
2) Is there a minimum spend on the first paid ticket (In the past it was $250)
Thanks in advance
1) Do the tickets purchased accrue miles? (both regular fare and companions) I know that upgrades are not allowed but were in the past.
2) Is there a minimum spend on the first paid ticket (In the past it was $250)
Thanks in advance
Jan 3, 2017, 12:06 pm
#75
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Boston; DC
Programs: AA EXP/2mm; UA 1k;
Posts: 673
Mine is not showing print, but my anniversary date was 3 days ago so perhaps it will process later.
Loss of any fare class and upgradability (and many more blackout dates) is a pretty big deal. Used certificate for Y fares which allowed a 5k miles upgrade for all pax, which was good in the past. A bit surprising given that award tickets will be upgrade able.
But given that the card provides $6k of EQD spending, may be worth keeping.
Loss of any fare class and upgradability (and many more blackout dates) is a pretty big deal. Used certificate for Y fares which allowed a 5k miles upgrade for all pax, which was good in the past. A bit surprising given that award tickets will be upgrade able.
But given that the card provides $6k of EQD spending, may be worth keeping.