There was a Wall Street Journal article published yesterday about some of the pricing discrepancies between American and US Airways. Basically it's sometimes possible to book American flights for less on the US Airways website, and to book US Airways flights for less on the American website. And as annoying as that is, it's not…
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So if I purchase an AA flight on US ticket will I be eligible for 500 mile upgrade?
@josh g. In my experience, a US ticket bought on AA.com is not eligible for an automatic upgrade for US members with status, but is eligible for standby upgrades. AA elites mention somewhat better luck upgrading flights on AA with US.com bought tickets but it's not automatic.
How does US handle upgrades for companions? At AA, you can upgrade companions using 500 mile upgrades coming out of your account, and you can link records so the companion get's your priority.
@ beachfan -- US Airways offers complimentary companion upgrades. The companion clears at the same time as the member.
Hi lucky this is not relevant comment. i feel sad about BA's fuel surcharge, and just viewed TPG's new post two days ago, not admitting he screwed this.
he is so selfish , shouldn't we have a way to punish him....
Hell will freeze over before AA eliminate the $350M+ annual revenue stream of stickers that is well loved by elites.
US elites will be able to buy stickers on AA and AA elites will get complimentary US upgrades. And eventually the two will all merge to stickers. That's a given.
Curious what they will do about system wide upgrades for international travel? I have a trip for June 7th on US airways where I could really use them.
@ German expat -- I think it's HIGHLY unlikely they'll have reciprocal international upgrades by then, unfortunately.
As a low-level elite, I sure as hell hope they don't move to a complimentary system. The only reason I even get upgrades is because of the stickers.
Looks like the only thing the "new" AAdvantage program is doing is ensuring that they'll lose my loyalty.