Jun 16, 2016, 4:08 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
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SWU giveaway (strictly freely given - no quid pro quo)
Oct 16, 2017, 10:34 am
#16
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: OTP // BKK // HKG
Programs: BA Gold, AA EXEC PLAT, TK*G
Posts: 74
Dec 16, 2017, 6:40 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: AA EXP, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,017
Unused SWUs -- Best Way to give away for the holidays
Probably another post (or more) for this, but I have 2 SWUs expiring end of January that I won't use. What is the best way to give them away that they will get the most use & most appreciation? Like someone who has never experienced that level of travel...
Just go to the airport for an hour or so before the massive outbound int'l flights @ DFW, tell the TAs the deal, and let them decide? Merry Christmas to someone.
Just go to the airport for an hour or so before the massive outbound int'l flights @ DFW, tell the TAs the deal, and let them decide? Merry Christmas to someone.
Dec 16, 2017, 7:29 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 5,270
I usually send an email around to friends and extended family asking if anyone has flights planned on AA. Alternatively, maybe you can try getting in touch with local charitable organizations (Make-a-Wish, veterans' orgs, etc) and see if they'd have any beneficiaries who could use the upgrades for upcoming travel.
Dec 16, 2017, 11:23 pm
#19
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: AA EXP, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,017
Nice thought, and maybe it would work, but I somewhat suspect ticket agents dealing with the crush of holiday travel wouldn't have the time or resources to figure this out. Also, finding a day-of-departure upgrade available to a (presumably non-status) passenger would be tricky at best.
I usually send an email around to friends and extended family asking if anyone has flights planned on AA. Alternatively, maybe you can try getting in touch with local charitable organizations (Make-a-Wish, veterans' orgs, etc) and see if they'd have any beneficiaries who could use the upgrades for upcoming travel.
I usually send an email around to friends and extended family asking if anyone has flights planned on AA. Alternatively, maybe you can try getting in touch with local charitable organizations (Make-a-Wish, veterans' orgs, etc) and see if they'd have any beneficiaries who could use the upgrades for upcoming travel.
I've upgraded my share of veterans on flights over the years. I'm a veteran myself, but I am not the worship type, so Make-A-Wish, or similar, is a great idea!!!!!! Thank you!!!And anyone else on here, don't PM me please. As frequent fliers, these are NOT going to you. I have family who will use them, but they always fly business and these will just be to 1st int'l.
Cannot tell you how many people I encounter who even see domestic 1st Class as an aspiration that I, sadly, take for granted. I want someone who would never otherwise experience int'l upgrades to enjoy something I can't use.
Dec 17, 2017, 4:50 pm
#20
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 63
It's nice of you to share like that and i hope your family and friends appreciate you! I joined this board to figure out how to splurge for my first business class flight ever and thanks to you all i figured it out. It's a little scary jumping into these threads, but you guys know more about this stuff than i could have possibly imagined! You're all amazing!
Dec 18, 2017, 11:26 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
It's nice of you to share like that and i hope your family and friends appreciate you! I joined this board to figure out how to splurge for my first business class flight ever and thanks to you all i figured it out. It's a little scary jumping into these threads, but you guys know more about this stuff than i could have possibly imagined! You're all amazing!
Dec 19, 2017, 8:42 am
#23
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,422
Always wanted to be "that guy" who upgraded people at the ticket counter, but agreed it's probably a pipe dream. I've upgraded my share of veterans on flights over the years. I'm a veteran myself, but I am not the worship type, so Make-A-Wish, or similar, is a great idea!!!!!! Thank you!!!
And anyone else on here, don't PM me please. As frequent fliers, these are NOT going to you. I have family who will use them, but they always fly business and these will just be to 1st int'l.
Cannot tell you how many people I encounter who even see domestic 1st Class as an aspiration that I, sadly, take for granted. I want someone who would never otherwise experience int'l upgrades to enjoy something I can't use.
I've upgraded my share of veterans on flights over the years. I'm a veteran myself, but I am not the worship type, so Make-A-Wish, or similar, is a great idea!!!!!! Thank you!!!And anyone else on here, don't PM me please. As frequent fliers, these are NOT going to you. I have family who will use them, but they always fly business and these will just be to 1st int'l.
Cannot tell you how many people I encounter who even see domestic 1st Class as an aspiration that I, sadly, take for granted. I want someone who would never otherwise experience int'l upgrades to enjoy something I can't use.
Dec 19, 2017, 12:07 pm
#24
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hertz PC, IC Plat, Hilton Gold, Carlson Gold
Posts: 89
So not SWU's - but have 2 BXP1 domestic upgrade certs expiring 12/31. I'd need to likely mail them to you, but if you see C space available willing to send them to a good home.
Dec 19, 2017, 7:06 pm
#26
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: EWR
Programs: Mucci, AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 587
Probably another post (or more) for this, but I have 2 SWUs expiring end of January that I won't use. What is the best way to give them away that they will get the most use & most appreciation? Like someone who has never experienced that level of travel...
Just go to the airport for an hour or so before the massive outbound int'l flights @ DFW, tell the TAs the deal, and let them decide? Merry Christmas to someone.
Just go to the airport for an hour or so before the massive outbound int'l flights @ DFW, tell the TAs the deal, and let them decide? Merry Christmas to someone.
Dec 19, 2017, 9:09 pm
#27
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
Always wanted to be "that guy" who upgraded people at the ticket counter, but agreed it's probably a pipe dream. I've upgraded my share of veterans on flights over the years. I'm a veteran myself, but I am not the worship type, so Make-A-Wish, or similar, is a great idea!!!!!! Thank you!!!
And anyone else on here, don't PM me please. As frequent fliers, these are NOT going to you. I have family who will use them, but they always fly business and these will just be to 1st int'l.
Cannot tell you how many people I encounter who even see domestic 1st Class as an aspiration that I, sadly, take for granted. I want someone who would never otherwise experience int'l upgrades to enjoy something I can't use.
I've upgraded my share of veterans on flights over the years. I'm a veteran myself, but I am not the worship type, so Make-A-Wish, or similar, is a great idea!!!!!! Thank you!!!And anyone else on here, don't PM me please. As frequent fliers, these are NOT going to you. I have family who will use them, but they always fly business and these will just be to 1st int'l.
Cannot tell you how many people I encounter who even see domestic 1st Class as an aspiration that I, sadly, take for granted. I want someone who would never otherwise experience int'l upgrades to enjoy something I can't use.
Dec 21, 2017, 3:20 am
#28
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: AA EXP, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,017
I am still getting PMs. Don’t bother folks. No word from 3 charities—as I am sure they want the flights donated and not the upgrades—but this is what I have to give.
Thinking I may do what was suggested above: check expertflyer, find the routes where there are seats, head to the airport, and try my luck. If it all works out, by the time they figure it out, I’ll be in my car and headed home. Selfish Christmas present to myself to have made someone’s day. Plenty of time before they expire. And maybe I can take a day trip somewhere and at least make the airport trip worth it with some time in the Centurion Lounge and a martini. 😁
Thinking I may do what was suggested above: check expertflyer, find the routes where there are seats, head to the airport, and try my luck. If it all works out, by the time they figure it out, I’ll be in my car and headed home. Selfish Christmas present to myself to have made someone’s day. Plenty of time before they expire. And maybe I can take a day trip somewhere and at least make the airport trip worth it with some time in the Centurion Lounge and a martini. 😁
Jan 1, 2018, 2:00 pm
#29
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 22
I'm starting an early Christmas give away with the 4 SWU I'm not going to use before they expire in 1/31/2018.
Conditions:
1. Upgrade must be for Y->J. International sectors will get priority and J->F requests will be ignored;
2. You must be a FT member with at least 50 posts;
3. You must provide by PM the following details: PNR, full name(s), itinerary, contact info and proof the upgrade is available (EF screenshots or similar);
4. All upgraded flights must depart before 1/31/2018 when the SWU expires;
5. You are responsible for the taxes (if any) in the upgraded cabin;
Messages that don't comply with the above conditions will be ignored and I'm not going to explain my decisions.
Update: all SWU used
Conditions:
1. Upgrade must be for Y->J. International sectors will get priority and J->F requests will be ignored;
2. You must be a FT member with at least 50 posts;
3. You must provide by PM the following details: PNR, full name(s), itinerary, contact info and proof the upgrade is available (EF screenshots or similar);
4. All upgraded flights must depart before 1/31/2018 when the SWU expires;
5. You are responsible for the taxes (if any) in the upgraded cabin;
Messages that don't comply with the above conditions will be ignored and I'm not going to explain my decisions.
Update: all SWU used
Hello FT Team,
I have 2 SWU that I will be unable to use before January 31... we were unable to travel nearly as much this year as last year! I have been very grateful for everything the FT team has taught me over the years, and am happy to offer the SWU to someone else.
Same 'rules' as above... I would also prefer it to be for someone who does not have status or does not travel often, especially not in Business Class. Of course these are things that can't be proven but I trust everyone will be honest, and if you are lucky enough to travel in business often, please let someone else have a try
. Also, very much hope to gift a REALLY long flight, to get the most bang for the buck for the recipient.I will check my account on Wednesday, and let this thread know once I have gifted them.
All the best,
Greg
Jan 2, 2018, 12:25 pm
#30
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 22
Hello again...
I just used the 2 SWU upgrades. However, I also just realized that of course my wife's account also has 2 more SWU's as well, so I can offer those up too. I will check back in a few days to see who sends me a message.
Cheers,
Greg
I just used the 2 SWU upgrades. However, I also just realized that of course my wife's account also has 2 more SWU's as well, so I can offer those up too. I will check back in a few days to see who sends me a message.
Cheers,
Greg