Feb 21, 2015, 6:33 am
Last edit by: andyr
Before asking the question: There is no way for you to "see" the certs in your account. But when you call, an agent will be able to verify they are there.
Note that if your US metal flights are purchased on AA stock, there is no option to waitlist - you must keep trying to upgrade by calling.
Per post #872, looks like as of 3/20 they are starting to disappear as accounts get migrated. Some report upgrades still working on 3/21. Obviously YMMV, but booking now rather than later may be advisable.
Note that if your US metal flights are purchased on AA stock, there is no option to waitlist - you must keep trying to upgrade by calling.
Per post #872, looks like as of 3/20 they are starting to disappear as accounts get migrated. Some report upgrades still working on 3/21. Obviously YMMV, but booking now rather than later may be advisable.
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Jan 19, 2011, 10:48 am
#61
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: CLT
Programs: US-CP PCplatAmb HHgold MARgold
Posts: 162
success on CLT-FCO
just booked (online) RT from CLT-FCO, nonstop, late Sunday night.
outbound first week of may, return in the second week.
chose the flights for the cheap (relatively) airfares, and they also picked ones that seemed to have the most open envoy seats.
was able to call and get upgraded with CP certs immeadiately after booking (both directions, and with companion).
Mrs ripvan is a happy camper this week (me too)
(off topic for this forum - but was able to get 5 free nights at the intercontinental rome from priority clubs sweet dilemma promo they ran at end of last year)
outbound first week of may, return in the second week.
chose the flights for the cheap (relatively) airfares, and they also picked ones that seemed to have the most open envoy seats.
was able to call and get upgraded with CP certs immeadiately after booking (both directions, and with companion).
Mrs ripvan is a happy camper this week (me too)
(off topic for this forum - but was able to get 5 free nights at the intercontinental rome from priority clubs sweet dilemma promo they ran at end of last year)
Jan 20, 2011, 7:41 am
#62
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 102
Anyone know how this works if I upgrade myself (only one available) today and then upgrade the passenger after Feb 28th (when the new certs land and the old ones go away)? Will it pull from the already applied cert, or will they try to burn my new cert to upgrade the companion?
I had much the same experience . . . split the PNR and then was told that since there was only one upgrade available, if I used it the companion half would be lost (after I has specifically told the rep what I wanted to do before the split was done). Momentary panic ensued.
So I asked the rep to check with a supervisor and she confirmed that I could use the companion half later when a second seat opened up for upgrade and put a note on the un-upgraded PNR (mine) to that effect. I also got the name of the supervisor in Winston-Salem who approved this. Hope it works (flight not til summer but cert expires at the end of February).
So I asked the rep to check with a supervisor and she confirmed that I could use the companion half later when a second seat opened up for upgrade and put a note on the un-upgraded PNR (mine) to that effect. I also got the name of the supervisor in Winston-Salem who approved this. Hope it works (flight not til summer but cert expires at the end of February).
Jan 23, 2011, 12:16 pm
#63
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: US, UA, BA, AA
Posts: 19
CP Intl. Upgrades
Does anyone know if you have to purchase a specific fare to use CP systemwide upgrades?
Jan 23, 2011, 4:28 pm
#64
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: AA EXP, Amex Plat
Posts: 572
I used my certs to upgrade an eSaver ticket to AMS. Other than the external consolidators, I don't think it gets any cheaper than an eSaver fare.
Jan 23, 2011, 6:23 pm
#65
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Homebase: CAE - Formerly, YUL
Programs: US CP, UA, HH Gold, Marriott Plat, DL, AA, CO, ++
Posts: 2,187
X2. e-savers work, as do cheap discounted fares bought on US (whenever available).
They don't work on tickets booked with miles (of course).
HTSC
They don't work on tickets booked with miles (of course).
HTSC
Jan 23, 2011, 11:11 pm
#66
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: CLT
Programs: US-CP PCplatAmb HHgold MARgold
Posts: 162
i don't know what the fare code was, but last week i booked 2 tickets, CLT-FCO, for early May that were less than $670 RT (AI) each, and was able to call immediatley and use my CP certs.
Jan 24, 2011, 3:04 pm
#67
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: US, UA, BA, AA
Posts: 19
Great! But if this is my first year as CP can I only use systemwide upgrades when the program year starts (end of Feb.)? Or can I book now and call to use them?
Jan 24, 2011, 4:03 pm
#68
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,484
Is there any way to informally check to see if a CP upgrade would be available? If only 'high' awards (or 'medium') are available would that mean no CP upgrades?
To use my 2010 CP upgrades, I'm looking at a PHX-PHL-BCN trip in May (possibly into June), flexible dates (and even flexible on location to some degree, esp if there's a chance of the Envoy suites and an easy connection to BCN, without crazy taxes). But most of that time is the 'high' awards.
Ideally, I'd like to purchase knowing that the seats would be immediately upgraded.
I'm assuming that it would be possible to use the CP certs with an open jaws itinerary too? So I can fly to BCN, back from VCE, travel between the two on my own, and get upgraded on both legs?
Any ideas?
To use my 2010 CP upgrades, I'm looking at a PHX-PHL-BCN trip in May (possibly into June), flexible dates (and even flexible on location to some degree, esp if there's a chance of the Envoy suites and an easy connection to BCN, without crazy taxes). But most of that time is the 'high' awards.
Ideally, I'd like to purchase knowing that the seats would be immediately upgraded.
I'm assuming that it would be possible to use the CP certs with an open jaws itinerary too? So I can fly to BCN, back from VCE, travel between the two on my own, and get upgraded on both legs?
Any ideas?
Jan 24, 2011, 4:10 pm
#69
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,662
Open jaw is okay - I did it last year.
Look for low award availability - that is a fairly good indicator.
Look for low award availability - that is a fairly good indicator.
Jan 24, 2011, 4:19 pm
#70
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Programs: AA ExP (former HP/US), Marriott (former SPG) Lifetime Platinum, and most other major hotel programs
Posts: 455
Anyone know how this works if I upgrade myself (only one available) today and then upgrade the passenger after Feb 28th (when the new certs land and the old ones go away)? Will it pull from the already applied cert, or will they try to burn my new cert to upgrade the companion?
Originally Posted by tflyer544
great! But if this is my first year as CP can I only use systemwide upgrades when the program year starts (end of Feb.)? Or can I book now and call to use them?
Originally Posted by aztimm
Is there any way to informally check to see if a CP upgrade would be available? If only 'high' awards (or 'medium') are available would that mean no CP upgrades?
Jan 24, 2011, 4:48 pm
#71
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: USAirways CP
Posts: 712
Thanks.
Jan 24, 2011, 6:05 pm
#72
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Programs: AA ExP (former HP/US), Marriott (former SPG) Lifetime Platinum, and most other major hotel programs
Posts: 455
Jan 24, 2011, 9:55 pm
#73
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: CLT
Programs: US-CP PCplatAmb HHgold MARgold
Posts: 162
for the return "low award" was showing on the site, but our outbound was showing as "medium award" and still were able to use.
Jan 27, 2011, 8:47 am
#74
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,662
So, do we know for sure when the new CP intl upgrade certs are issued? If they are issued on 01Mar, does that mean that we all are going to call that day and try to use them (assuming we have our intl flights booked already)?
Jan 28, 2011, 6:50 am
#75
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: AVL
Programs: AA EXP ; Cunard Plat
Posts: 4,211
The program year ends Feb 28, and yes, the new certs have historically been electronically deposited Mar 1 into our CP accounts.
When the new certs are in place, the old/existing ones (if not used) go away. Any upgrades after Mar 1 would bd supported by the new certs, which are good til Feb of the following year.
Since it's "use it or lose it", I try hard to confirm my upgrades at booking, being as flexible with dates as I can. I'm really not a fan of booking first and calling for upgrades later, as there's no wait-list and *sigh* I got better things to do than calling every day to inquire...
