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.
All About CP Upgrade certs (merged) [MASTER THREAD]
Mar 23, 2015, 3:53 pm
#887
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
While I would have liked to use my CP certs before they turned into a pumpkin, I couldn't find either (a) any trips I needed to make where I could use them, or (b) any fares to places I'm interested in going to that were so good (i.e., 7.5-cents per mile or less) that I wanted to do a mileage run to use them.
AA, OTOH, does have some great TATL and TPAC fares from time to time where I would happily book flights if I knew I could use the SWUs. I've seen some of these that I wanted to book, but haven't booked because I don't have SWUs yet. So I'm not broken up about the CP Cert demise if I get the SWUs promptly.
AA, OTOH, does have some great TATL and TPAC fares from time to time where I would happily book flights if I knew I could use the SWUs. I've seen some of these that I wanted to book, but haven't booked because I don't have SWUs yet. So I'm not broken up about the CP Cert demise if I get the SWUs promptly.
Mar 24, 2015, 9:10 am
#888
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: US, HH
Posts: 895
According to this link posted in another thread http://www.star-telegram.com/news/bu...e16129706.html CP certificates can still be applied through this Friday 11.59pm CDT.
Mar 24, 2015, 11:15 am
#889
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SoCal
Programs: AA EP, OZ Diamond, WS Plat, Avis CHM, Hertz PC, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 910
While I would have liked to use my CP certs before they turned into a pumpkin, I couldn't find either (a) any trips I needed to make where I could use them, or (b) any fares to places I'm interested in going to that were so good (i.e., 7.5-cents per mile or less) that I wanted to do a mileage run to use them.
AA, OTOH, does have some great TATL and TPAC fares from time to time where I would happily book flights if I knew I could use the SWUs. I've seen some of these that I wanted to book, but haven't booked because I don't have SWUs yet. So I'm not broken up about the CP Cert demise if I get the SWUs promptly.
AA, OTOH, does have some great TATL and TPAC fares from time to time where I would happily book flights if I knew I could use the SWUs. I've seen some of these that I wanted to book, but haven't booked because I don't have SWUs yet. So I'm not broken up about the CP Cert demise if I get the SWUs promptly.
Mar 24, 2015, 4:16 pm
#890
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,297
Used my 2015 CP for a recent cheap LAX-CLT-LHR run. LAX-CLT didn't clear but rest all cleared and used it. It was a great that I can actually used it before it turned into nada.
Mar 24, 2015, 6:01 pm
#891
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: CAE,AGS
Programs: AAExP, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, IHG Spire, Marriott Plat
Posts: 3,124
You seem to presume that AA management has a respect for, and an interest in retaining, US elites. The integration plan to date and lack of reciprocity on upgrades kind of made it clear where they stood. Protect pmAA plan and elites. Maybe this is to smooth the integration (adopt pmAA practices in whole now, consider re-integrating stronger pmUS processes as "innovations" later). Time will tell.
They don't give a flying rat's behind about US Elites. That has been evident from the beginning of the merge of the two programs. And I think it is despicable that they, without much notice, put a time limit on when the certs you earned can be used by.
And, even though they are adding 500 mile upgrade certs to accounts, they are also 'capping' that at 60K miles... what about the rest of the miles that were flown?
bah!
Mar 25, 2015, 2:51 pm
#892
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: CLT
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 709
The US Airways website implies that the Chairman's certs can only be used on flights that aren't eligible for complimentary upgrades (TATL, Hawaii, etc). Is this the case or can I burn my certs on a couple of domestic trips I have booked? I'm doubtful but I've seen some places saying "yes you can" out here on the interwebs so just wanted to double check.
Mar 25, 2015, 3:34 pm
#893
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Million Miler, Mosaic, Delta Platinum
Posts: 1,561
Interestingly, my American account now records me as being Executive Platinum even though my miles haven't transferred and no system wide upgrades visible yet. Seems like it's getting there though.
Mar 25, 2015, 3:52 pm
#894
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PHL / SFO
Programs: free agent
Posts: 797
The US Airways website implies that the Chairman's certs can only be used on flights that aren't eligible for complimentary upgrades (TATL, Hawaii, etc). Is this the case or can I burn my certs on a couple of domestic trips I have booked? I'm doubtful but I've seen some places saying "yes you can" out here on the interwebs so just wanted to double check.
There was a change about 2 years ago to specifically exclude the domestic part of a trip from the cert upgrade (e.g. ORD-PHL-LHR). But this is all moot now. Or within a few hours.
Mar 25, 2015, 4:26 pm
#895
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: WFBF
Posts: 963
The US Airways website implies that the Chairman's certs can only be used on flights that aren't eligible for complimentary upgrades (TATL, Hawaii, etc). Is this the case or can I burn my certs on a couple of domestic trips I have booked? I'm doubtful but I've seen some places saying "yes you can" out here on the interwebs so just wanted to double check.
For example, if you were to book MCI-PHL-LHR, like I'm about to, and apply certs, PHL-LHR and LHR-PHL would be the segments the certs apply to. MCI-PHL and PHL-MCI would use the normal complimentary domestic upgrade process (and so might never upgrade).
Mar 25, 2015, 4:40 pm
#896
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 782
Did I miss the memo - 2 certs only UG's 2 flighs
For over a decade I've used my "2 certs" to UG my wife and I BOTH ways across the Atlantic. Just got off the phone with US CP agent and she says I have 2 certs and can UG only 2 flights (both of us one way or just one of us both out and back).
I know I'm not crazy. Just used my CP certs for me and my spouse to go to Spain last week. Both directions.
Did the rules change for 2015?
I know I'm not crazy. Just used my CP certs for me and my spouse to go to Spain last week. Both directions.
Did the rules change for 2015?
Mar 25, 2015, 5:12 pm
#897
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: RDU
Posts: 735
For over a decade I've used my "2 certs" to UG my wife and I BOTH ways across the Atlantic. Just got off the phone with US CP agent and she says I have 2 certs and can UG only 2 flights (both of us one way or just one of us both out and back).
I know I'm not crazy. Just used my CP certs for me and my spouse to go to Spain last week. Both directions.
Did the rules change for 2015?
I know I'm not crazy. Just used my CP certs for me and my spouse to go to Spain last week. Both directions.
Did the rules change for 2015?
Mar 26, 2015, 7:14 am
#898
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 782
I HUACA'd and right away got the correct answer. Two certs in my account but can upgrade companion at the same time. Just as before. Amazing that a CP line agent, who went and "checked the rules" still had the wrong answer.
Booked PIT-PHL-CDG return in February 2016 for $1250 each.
BTW, lots of availability with 9+ upgradeable seats on most flights. Not exactly "springtime in Paris" but no crowds and better prices.
Booked PIT-PHL-CDG return in February 2016 for $1250 each.
BTW, lots of availability with 9+ upgradeable seats on most flights. Not exactly "springtime in Paris" but no crowds and better prices.
Last edited by PittDoc; Mar 26, 2015 at 7:46 am
Mar 27, 2015, 12:48 pm
#899
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP>2m, Alaska MVP, Virgin Gold, Delta Gold, Starwood Gold, Cathay Pacific Silver
Posts: 599
I HUACA'd and right away got the correct answer. Two certs in my account but can upgrade companion at the same time. Just as before. Amazing that a CP line agent, who went and "checked the rules" still had the wrong answer.
Booked PIT-PHL-CDG return in February 2016 for $1250 each.
BTW, lots of availability with 9+ upgradeable seats on most flights. Not exactly "springtime in Paris" but no crowds and better prices.
Booked PIT-PHL-CDG return in February 2016 for $1250 each.
BTW, lots of availability with 9+ upgradeable seats on most flights. Not exactly "springtime in Paris" but no crowds and better prices.
Mar 27, 2015, 1:25 pm
#900
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PHL / SFO
Programs: free agent
Posts: 797
I believe you have until EOD today.