Oct 14, 2017, 10:04 am
Last edit by: JDiver
SWU / Systemwide Upgrade Giveaway
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NOTE: This is the archived thread of obsolete SWU giveaway posts. Please see the current thread:
SWU giveaway (strictly freely given - no quid pro quo).
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ARCHIVE: SWU giveaway (strictly freely given - no quid pro quo)
Jan 27, 2017, 9:47 am
#61
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: Delta Platinum, BA Silver
Posts: 88
I paid it recently and it was 83.99 GBP on Jan 18 to be specific.
Jan 27, 2017, 9:59 am
#63
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: Delta Platinum, BA Silver
Posts: 88
Actually that flight had C availability so I just paid over the phone when asking for the SWU to be applied.
I *think* otherwise they just take your CC number and charge it when/if you are confirmed.
I *think* otherwise they just take your CC number and charge it when/if you are confirmed.
Jan 27, 2017, 5:19 pm
#64
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,042
Jan 27, 2017, 5:33 pm
#65
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: AA exp, Marriott Amb
Posts: 224
You can always bridge a third person into the call to have them give credit card info over the phone...
Jan 27, 2017, 5:37 pm
#66
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
That likely would have been £73 plus PFC (at today's rate, £73=$91.62). (Though iirc APD for J and F to USA should be £146, the OP had already paid the Discounted APD rate, so the difference between Discounted and Standard rates was due.)
Jan 27, 2017, 8:11 pm
#67
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: AA EXP 9.9MM, HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 319
Offering 4 SWUs expiring 2/28 to a good home, preference going to the first person that can use all four on the same record locator. If not, will give them to the first two people that can use two SWUs each on the same record locators. Just trying to limit the number of calls I make to AA from overseas.
Jan 28, 2017, 7:14 am
#68
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SFO/OAK
Programs: AA EXP 3.4MM, BAEC, UAMP, Skyteam (<10k) HH Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz Gold, GE/TSA TT
Posts: 2,723
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.
In any case, PM me and I'll create my own sort of PALL list to see who will get the SWUs.
Last edited by JY1024; Jan 29, 2017 at 9:36 am Reason: Merged consecutive posts
Jan 29, 2017, 8:52 pm
#69
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Houston
Programs: Southwest CP/A & Hyatt Globalist - love both of these companies!
Posts: 60
Bill delete your original post man. Thanks for being cool enough to even offer in the first place. You don't need to be barraged now.
Jan 30, 2017, 10:15 pm
#70
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: AA EXP 9.9MM, HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 319
Thus far I have three SWUs that are confirmed, and two more that are waitlisted, so not offering any more at this time until I know if the remaining SWUs cleared. I will relist remaining SWUs in a week for those that have not cleared. Thanks to everyone that participated, and apologies for those I did not respond to, I went in order of requests received.
Offering 4 SWUs expiring 2/28 to a good home, preference going to the first person that can use all four on the same record locator. If not, will give them to the first two people that can use two SWUs each on the same record locators. Just trying to limit the number of calls I make to AA from overseas.
Jan 31, 2017, 2:38 pm
#71
Join Date: May 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 83
Offering 4 SWUs expiring 2/28 FCFS. Please PM me, if interested.
Thanks to those that PMed me. I have given away the SWUs. I may have 2 more to give away after the 6th. Will repost, if available.
Thanks to those that PMed me. I have given away the SWUs. I may have 2 more to give away after the 6th. Will repost, if available.
Last edited by JDiver; Feb 1, 2017 at 1:52 pm Reason: Merge posts after SWU are taken
Feb 1, 2017, 8:00 am
#72
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
I have some SWUs available, expiring Feb 28.
For now, I have 4 available and would like to minimize my PMs and calls to AA, so whoever can confirm all 4 will have the highest priority.
Please PM me.
For now, I have 4 available and would like to minimize my PMs and calls to AA, so whoever can confirm all 4 will have the highest priority.
Please PM me.
Feb 1, 2017, 6:27 pm
#73
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 474
Thanks very much to MsEverywhere and kirfan!
Last edited by ShortDog; Feb 2, 2017 at 9:54 am
Feb 2, 2017, 8:59 am
#74
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
I received a PM from ngls but was unable to reply. For those who PM me, please include name, dates, PNR, and cell phone to minimize PMs back and forth.
Feb 2, 2017, 2:24 pm
#75
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Syracuse, NY
Programs: RAM Gold, UA PLT, NEXUS.
Posts: 55
I have unused SWUs expiring end of this month. I would be happy to help you upgraded using them. If interested, please let me know.
Thanks.
Thanks.