ARCHIVE: SWU giveaway (strictly freely given - no quid pro quo)
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Jan 9, 17, 9:16 pm
#31
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: IL
Programs: AA-EXP MR-GLD SPG-GLD IHG-GLD HH-GLD WYN-PLT AMEX-PLT
Posts: 150
Thank you so much for your generous offer! Just checked expert flyer and unfortunately my trip 1/15-1/22 is still listed as C0 both directions -- I put an alert on it and will let send you a PM if space opens up!
Hopefully a fellow FTer can quickly apply these to available confirmable upgrade space!
Best,
Schertz
Hopefully a fellow FTer can quickly apply these to available confirmable upgrade space!
Best,
Schertz
Jan 9, 17, 9:25 pm
#32
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: 2014 SPG Plat, 2013 Marriott Plat, 2011 AA EXP->PLT->GLD, 1MM, 2013 Delta Gold
Posts: 35
I wish there was availability on my babymoon JFK-BCN flight in two weeks... thank you for all you super generous folks who do this. ^^^ I'll be checking every day up till the last minute... *fingers crossed*
Nevermind:
"Find upgrade availability" doesn't work via website.
Log in to aa.com.
Choose the “Price & Schedule” option of the flight search function.
“Systemwide upgrade” will be displayed if there are enough upgrades available on the flight for the number of passengers you are requesting, and you have the appropriate number of upgrades in your account.
Nevermind:
"Find upgrade availability" doesn't work via website.
Log in to aa.com.
Choose the “Price & Schedule” option of the flight search function.
“Systemwide upgrade” will be displayed if there are enough upgrades available on the flight for the number of passengers you are requesting, and you have the appropriate number of upgrades in your account.
Last edited by axlekb; Jan 9, 17 at 9:32 pm Reason: No online visibility.. :-(
Jan 9, 17, 11:49 pm
#33
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Gatwick, UK
Programs: UA *G, AA EXP
Posts: 1,439
I have 1-2 to give away too probably
I am pretty sure I will have one or two, or more that I have to give away.
Similar rules, but prefer folks traveling towards the end of Feb and who don't mind waiting till mid-Feb to request them - but if the EF data look good at that point I am happy to waitlist for folks, as C is so rarely available in advance these days.
So, PM me if you think you fit the bill - let me know if C is available now - and I'll try to find the right folks to share them with (based on distance of flights, C availability or likely C availability). I can only do one right now, but may have up to two more if my travel plans fall apart, or if my own SWU's don't clear for me.
Make sure your message includes full itinerary details - PNR, full name, dates, segments, etc, flights for which you want a SWU, etc etc).
Any taxes due (e.g. for flights from UK) are the responsibility of the recipient of the SWU, of course.
David
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Similar rules, but prefer folks traveling towards the end of Feb and who don't mind waiting till mid-Feb to request them - but if the EF data look good at that point I am happy to waitlist for folks, as C is so rarely available in advance these days.
So, PM me if you think you fit the bill - let me know if C is available now - and I'll try to find the right folks to share them with (based on distance of flights, C availability or likely C availability). I can only do one right now, but may have up to two more if my travel plans fall apart, or if my own SWU's don't clear for me.
Make sure your message includes full itinerary details - PNR, full name, dates, segments, etc, flights for which you want a SWU, etc etc).
Any taxes due (e.g. for flights from UK) are the responsibility of the recipient of the SWU, of course.
David
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Jan 10, 17, 12:29 am
#34
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,588
I'd love to see stats on how many SWU's expire unused this year vs previous years now that they have limited value domestically too.
I say this, of course, as someone who has really never missed on a SWU request...except that one time it cleared on gameday, then they took it away, then they upgraded others while I "wasn't on the list," then upgraded more people ahead of me because I just requested the upgrade with timestamp "now," only to update my timestamp to say oh sorry we screwed you over but have a nice middle seat in the last row.
Apologies for the digression, I'll probably give a few away too in Feb.
I say this, of course, as someone who has really never missed on a SWU request...except that one time it cleared on gameday, then they took it away, then they upgraded others while I "wasn't on the list," then upgraded more people ahead of me because I just requested the upgrade with timestamp "now," only to update my timestamp to say oh sorry we screwed you over but have a nice middle seat in the last row.
Apologies for the digression, I'll probably give a few away too in Feb.
Jan 10, 17, 12:32 am
#35
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: AKL
Programs: Permanent nobody on AA, UA, QF & NZ
Posts: 31
alas my akl-lax-ord and back flights in february were booked as codeshares through qantas, its really nice to see tho that there are people who are willing to give those of us that are always at the back end of the plane a chance to see the other end 
Jan 10, 17, 11:29 am
#36
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: NYC
Programs: AA
Posts: 12
I'd love to get in on 2 of these possibly. My wife and I are going on a little babymoon Thursday 1/12- Monday 1/16 to London. Right now there is no C availability on either direction.
What is strange is when I check the EF availability, it shows 20 seats in J (J7 R7 D5 I1) but there only 8 available seats. I've never seen things this way. Usually its the opposite, with a large amount of open seats and little availability in terms of Fare Codes.
Anyway, if anyone wants to help out with a waitlist possibility, I'd love some help! Thanks!
-Ian
What is strange is when I check the EF availability, it shows 20 seats in J (J7 R7 D5 I1) but there only 8 available seats. I've never seen things this way. Usually its the opposite, with a large amount of open seats and little availability in terms of Fare Codes.
Anyway, if anyone wants to help out with a waitlist possibility, I'd love some help! Thanks!
-Ian
Jan 10, 17, 11:35 am
#37
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: RTM/AMS & CUR
Programs: AA PLT
Posts: 2,154
Originally Posted by gheorge77
What is strange is when I check the EF availability, it shows 20 seats in J (J7 R7 D5 I1) but there only 8 available seats. I've never seen things this way. Usually its the opposite, with a large amount of open seats and little availability in terms of Fare Codes.
-Ian
Jan 10, 17, 11:38 am
#38
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: NYC
Programs: AA
Posts: 12
Originally Posted by Djokison
That's not how fare buckets work. It's not showing 20 seats available in Business, but rather showing 7 or more as being available.
Jan 11, 17, 12:05 am
#39
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 56
Originally Posted by ROW2Aisle
Please read the Wiki on “SWU Giveaways” referenced in this Feb 11, 2016 thread and the posting rules.
It is that time again for my annual SWU (eVIPs/VIP) giveaway. In my Feb 2016 post I stated that I’d have 8 SWUs expiring end of Feb 2017 that I'll not be using as I pay for all my international flights in QF, CX, QR & BA premium class. My SWUs will be handed out in the order requests are received. Please email me or PM me with your request but only after confirming upgrade availability.
Conditions are as follows:
1 Must have available upgrades on your already ticketed flights where 500 mile upgrades cannot be used (basically for use on long-haul international/intercontinental flights). Please verify upgrade availability before requesting SWU(s). Requests for wait listing will not be entertained.
2 Upgrade must be used for economy/coach to premium class upgrade and excludes those who are already in premium class wanting to upgrade to FC.
3 Awardee must be an FT member and upgrade must be for your own use or companion use on same PNR; you must provide PNR, name(s), routing, contact information, and number of SWUs desired for me to apply the SWU to your reservation.
4 Maximum of four will be gifted per PNR so that a couple can upgrade a round trip if all roundtrip upgrades are available.
5 All flights must depart on or before February 28, 2017; you can have a flight departing the night of Feb 28, 2017 and arriving March 1, 2017.
6 Awardees are responsible for all fees associated with upgrades.
It is that time again for my annual SWU (eVIPs/VIP) giveaway. In my Feb 2016 post I stated that I’d have 8 SWUs expiring end of Feb 2017 that I'll not be using as I pay for all my international flights in QF, CX, QR & BA premium class. My SWUs will be handed out in the order requests are received. Please email me or PM me with your request but only after confirming upgrade availability.
Conditions are as follows:
1 Must have available upgrades on your already ticketed flights where 500 mile upgrades cannot be used (basically for use on long-haul international/intercontinental flights). Please verify upgrade availability before requesting SWU(s). Requests for wait listing will not be entertained.
2 Upgrade must be used for economy/coach to premium class upgrade and excludes those who are already in premium class wanting to upgrade to FC.
3 Awardee must be an FT member and upgrade must be for your own use or companion use on same PNR; you must provide PNR, name(s), routing, contact information, and number of SWUs desired for me to apply the SWU to your reservation.
4 Maximum of four will be gifted per PNR so that a couple can upgrade a round trip if all roundtrip upgrades are available.
5 All flights must depart on or before February 28, 2017; you can have a flight departing the night of Feb 28, 2017 and arriving March 1, 2017.
6 Awardees are responsible for all fees associated with upgrades.
Jan 11, 17, 8:21 am
#40
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Tokyo
Programs: Marriott (Titanium), British Airways (Gold), American Airlines
Posts: 23
Wow Row2Aisle,
What a generous offer! I PM'd you the details to see if my schedule works for you. Thanks either way!
What a generous offer! I PM'd you the details to see if my schedule works for you. Thanks either way!
Jan 11, 17, 11:37 am
#41
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: LAX, SAN, ORD, MAA & COK
Programs: AA EXP 6 MM, AC, DL (MM) & Lifetime SC; All Airlines 10+MM, Hilton Diamond;too many others;
Posts: 745
Originally Posted by tofumatt
Wow Row2Aisle,
What a generous offer! I PM'd you the details to see if my schedule works for you. Thanks either way!
What a generous offer! I PM'd you the details to see if my schedule works for you. Thanks either way!
Fellow FT requesters; please read my post for eligibility. I'm receiving requests for the SWUs without requester checking for upgrade availability on your flight. If I don't respond to your private PM then you are not eligible.
Note: I've added the additional condition of a minimum number of 50 posts for members to request the SWU as I don't want someone joining FT just for the purpose of obtaining the SWU.
Last edited by ROW2Aisle; Jan 11, 17 at 11:45 am
Jan 12, 17, 2:49 pm
#42
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 70
@Row2Aisle
That is really kind! Thank you!
Me and my wife will fly AA from Brazil to London via US but no flight is showing C availability. My first flight is GIG-JFK next week, but no day is showing C availability. I will keep monitoring. Thanks! ^
That is really kind! Thank you!
Me and my wife will fly AA from Brazil to London via US but no flight is showing C availability. My first flight is GIG-JFK next week, but no day is showing C availability. I will keep monitoring. Thanks! ^
Jan 17, 17, 11:48 am
#43
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: East Coast US
Programs: Hyatt: Diamond. Marriott: Platinum. AA: EXP 1MM. Delta: Silver. Etihad: Silver. Emirates Silver
Posts: 274
I'll throw in my offer here. I have a few SWU's left, if anyone is traveling internationally on AA then PM me, at worst I can waitlist you for an upgrade using the SWU as you probably know, on quite a few routes C inventory is rarely available in advance. Need to book and fly before 2/28 though.
Last edited by yabadoo; Jan 17, 17 at 11:56 am
Jan 18, 17, 2:32 am
#44
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SFO/OAK
Programs: AA EXP 3.3MM, BAEC, UAMP, Skyteam (<10k) HH Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz Gold, GE/TSA TT
Posts: 2,707
I didn't do much paid travel last year, so I will have from 2 to 4 SWUs to give away. Since I've been in the non-profit sphere for >10 years now, I will give priority to any FTers who also work for a non-profit.
In any case, PM me and I'll create my own sort of PALL list to see who will get the SWUs.
Mod note: OP has stated that SWUs have been claimed. No need to send any more PMs asking about availability. /JY1024
In any case, PM me and I'll create my own sort of PALL list to see who will get the SWUs.
Mod note: OP has stated that SWUs have been claimed. No need to send any more PMs asking about availability.
/JY1024
Last edited by JY1024; Jan 29, 17 at 10:35 am Reason: Mod note added
Jan 18, 17, 1:30 pm
#45
Moderator: American AAdvantage, TAP, Mexico, Technical Support and Feedback, and The Suggestion Box
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,775
From the Wikipost:
Please familiarize yourself with these ground rules. Posts that do not conform to these rules will be summarily removed (without notice to the poster).
Asking for SWU passes is not permitted! Donors will post here, and members are welcome to communicate via PM from there. If you don't see an open request, don't ask!
/Moderator
Please familiarize yourself with these ground rules. Posts that do not conform to these rules will be summarily removed (without notice to the poster).
Asking for SWU passes is not permitted! Donors will post here, and members are welcome to communicate via PM from there. If you don't see an open request, don't ask!
/Moderator
Last edited by JDiver; Jan 18, 17 at 1:55 pm
