Confirmed - Successfully Applied SWUs on TATL BE Fare
Oct 4, 2020, 1:16 pm
#1
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Confirmed - Successfully Applied SWUs on TATL BE Fare
Just a point of reference for anyone interested - yesterday I held a BE fare from SFO to LHR for next May (via LAX in both directions).
I called in today and was able to confirm SWUs for 2 x PAX in both directions per available C inventory - confirming that SWUs can now be used on BE Fares (as announced earlier commencing Oct 1).
I did have to pay the additional APD for departing LHR in J, but this is normal. Only compromise is the BE fare will not earn EQMs or EQDs from Jan 1.
I called in today and was able to confirm SWUs for 2 x PAX in both directions per available C inventory - confirming that SWUs can now be used on BE Fares (as announced earlier commencing Oct 1).
I did have to pay the additional APD for departing LHR in J, but this is normal. Only compromise is the BE fare will not earn EQMs or EQDs from Jan 1.
Oct 5, 2020, 1:50 am
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I booked Basic Economy from DFW-MIA in Feb and got PE seating seating for no additional fee. GREAT! I will happily take this over EQD, etc. as I have lifetime PLT status
The fare for the roundtrip was just over $70 each, Sat-Sat. We have a 5 day cruise on Virgin's Scarlett Lady
The fare for the roundtrip was just over $70 each, Sat-Sat. We have a 5 day cruise on Virgin's Scarlett Lady
Last edited by mvoight; Oct 6, 2020 at 9:35 am
Oct 5, 2020, 7:32 am
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Just a point of reference for anyone interested - yesterday I held a BE fare from SFO to LHR for next May (via LAX in both directions).
I called in today and was able to confirm SWUs for 2 x PAX in both directions per available C inventory - confirming that SWUs can now be used on BE Fares (as announced earlier commencing Oct 1).
I did have to pay the additional APD for departing LHR in J, but this is normal. Only compromise is the BE fare will not earn EQMs or EQDs from Jan 1.
I called in today and was able to confirm SWUs for 2 x PAX in both directions per available C inventory - confirming that SWUs can now be used on BE Fares (as announced earlier commencing Oct 1).
I did have to pay the additional APD for departing LHR in J, but this is normal. Only compromise is the BE fare will not earn EQMs or EQDs from Jan 1.
Hell, who knows anymore.
Oct 6, 2020, 6:20 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2016
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It seems reasonable to have a "barbell" mix where you qualify using partner premium tickets (which are the best source of EQD) and use your upgrades on dirt-cheap BE. Everything has its place in the circle of life...
Oct 23, 2020, 4:29 am
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Good, AA's website must still be out of date then. When I clicked system wide upgrade option from the flight search results, it still doesn't show available for BE.
