ARCHIVED: SWU / VIP Expiring by 31 Jan 2020 giveaway (NO ASK; terms & conditions)
 

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For recent obsolete posts, please see ARCHIVE: Expiring SWU / VIP giveaway (strictly freely given): 2018 Edition (link).

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Please note that as of two years ago (I believe) SWUs are only valid until the end of January. From the AA Website, "Upgrades earned based on your 2018 flight activity are valid through January 31, 2020; upgrades earned based on your 2019 flight activity are valid through January 31, 2021." ... the title of the thread needs to be updated! :)

Thanks for starting for this year. I’ll most likely have a few to gift.

The CK desk said there was no way to “Secret Santa” SWUs any longer as some have done in the past.

FYI - the link to the prior thread is invalid.

Wiki now fixed to use: ARCHIVE: Expiring SWU / VIP giveaway (strictly freely given): 2018 Edition

SWU needed
 

I have an upcoming trip LAX to PVG Oct 17 with C award space available. Flying with a friend who has never left the US (or sat in biz class obviously lol) would be a real treat! If you have any extras it would be much appreciated!

Hi all! Anyone have an extra SWU that they’re not planning to use? We have an upcoming LHR-JFK with confirmable C class availability. Many thanks!

No soliciting

Any gifters out there!?

❤️

I’m leaving AA for delta and I have three swu to give away

priority will be given to (in order)

1 active posters
2 international flights
3 long distance domestic (coast to coast)

requirements
1 swu upgrade must clear immediately
2 in dm provide all necessary flight details and confirmation of swu upgrade availability
3 be an active poster with a long distance flight

this is my Christmas gift to a few fellow road warriors

Mighty kind of you! I've got an upcoming int'l trip, but looks like no C space right now. Darn.

Also note that AA have decided this year that exiting SWUs can be used after Jan 31, 2020 as long as they clear before Jan 31, 2020.

I don't know if this applies when gifting them, but it seems strange if not – but I have already managed to apply my last two to flights I am taking in February.

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So nice of you Nuhusky - Just sent you a DM with C7 for my HKG to LAX flight- Wow, love this community...