Free Competition: Two AA eVIPs/SWUs to giveaway

[Danger]

I have two American Airlines systemwide upgrades to giveaway to two AFF members.

I have decided not to be involved in selecting the winners. If you wish to apply for an upgrade certificate, please send an email to [email protected] with the title "AA upgrade" and short (maximum 25 words) motivating statement as to why you believe you should win one of the two upgrades. Please send your email by 6pm WST (because at least AFF isn't east-coast centric) on 11 July 2014. The winners will be selected by the AFF moderation team based on the creativity and ingenuity of the motivating statement. The decision will be final. The winners will be posted on this thread and be contacted by PM within seven days of the close of the competition. Anyone who has been an AFF member since 1 February 2014 and who has made at least 25 posts can apply. AFF moderators and administrators are obviously excluded, as are existing AAdvantage Executive Platinum members (I'm trying to share the love).

Drron and serfty are the resident AA gurus who know more about the SWUs than me and I'm sure they'd be happy to answer your questions about how they work. But some points to note:

1. The flight you're looking to upgrade must be both marketed and operated by AA.
2. Checking availability of an upgrade is difficult if you're not an AA EXP. Therefore, throw your hat in the ring and if you win we'll check availability. If it's there, it's yours; if there's no space you can be waitlisted.
3. Each SWU is valid for (I think) up to three flight segments on the same ticket. So, for example, if you're flying LAX-DFW-JFK-LHR, a single SWU will cover all flights.
4. You must be travelling on a paid ticket (not an award).
5. You'll get the most bang for your buck on AA's new A321 trans-con aircraft travelling between JFK and LAX and SFO, as well as the upgraded 777s but it's entirely up to you as to which flight(s) you hope to use the certificate on.

Any questions relating to criteria for the competition (in case there's something I've missed) should be posted here but I'll leave answering up to a moderator - it's now they're competition to run.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I have two American Airlines systemwide upgrades to giveaway to two AFF members.

I have decided not to be involved in selecting the winners. If you wish to apply for an upgrade certificate, please send an email to [email protected] with the title "AA upgrade" and short (maximum 25 words) motivating statement as to why you believe you should win one of the two upgrades. Please send your email by 6pm WST (because at least AFF isn't east-coast centric) on 11 July 2014. The winners will be selected by the AFF moderation team based on the creativity and ingenuity of the motivating statement. The decision will be final. The winners will be posted on this thread and be contacted by PM within seven days of the close of the competition. Anyone who has been an AFF member since 1 February 2014 and who has made at least 25 posts can apply. AFF moderators and administrators are obviously excluded, as are existing AAdvantage Executive Platinum members (I'm trying to share the love).

Drron and serfty are the resident AA gurus who know more about the SWUs than me and I'm sure they'd be happy to answer your questions about how they work. But some points to note:

1. The flight you're looking to upgrade must be both marketed and operated by AA.
2. Checking availability of an upgrade is difficult if you're not an AA EXP. Therefore, throw your hat in the ring and if you win we'll check availability. If it's there, it's yours; if there's no space you can be waitlisted.
3. Each SWU is valid for (I think) up to three flight segments on the same ticket. So, for example, if you're flying LAX-DFW-JFK-LHR, a single SWU will cover all flights.
4. You must be travelling on a paid ticket (not an award).
5. You'll get the most bang for your buck on AA's new A321 trans-con aircraft travelling between JFK and LAX and SFO, as well as the upgraded 777s but it's entirely up to you as to which flight(s) you hope to use the certificate on.

Any questions relating to criteria for the competition (in case there's something I've missed) should be posted here but I'll leave answering up to a moderator - it's now they're competition to run.

A very generous offer
Good luck to all the entrants !

 

[TomVexille]

Very generous.

Unfortunately I don't think I would have a use for one right now so good luck to the entrants.

 

[Blackswan]

Very generous. How long are they valid for? I have some AA travel in December...

 

[artemis]

Wow - very generous!

The generosity on this forum (advice, time, competitions) continues to impress me!

 

[serfty]

Very generous. How long are they valid for? I have some AA travel in December...

I would assume 28th February. ... That is travel no later than then ...

 

[kingzac]

Wow that's great, some good karma will be coming your way.

Wish I had a need for it! Good luck everyone entering!

 

[flyrod]

"Anyone who has been an AFF member since 1 February 2014 and who has made at least 25 posts can apply."

Only 23 posts more and I will be able to apply!

 

[samh004]

"Anyone who has been an AFF member since 1 February 2014 and who has made at least 25 posts can apply."

Only 23 posts more and I will be able to apply!

Make sure you don't post them in the playground (they don't count) and don't spam-post

Very generous offer!

 

[flyrod]

Make sure you don't post them in the playground (they don't count) and don't spam-post

Very generous offer!

Thanks, I'm onto it! An upgrade on my DFW-HNL in September would be very welcome

 

[Orca]

Extremely generous offer, thanks! I'll put in my entry tonight !

 

[Orca]

Did we manage to find a winner(s) at all??

 

[support]

The decision as to who was to be the winner was put out to all the mods and admin and who all had independent input.

I am pleased to advise that we have a winner and that it is ..... Drum roll please

blackcat20

Congratulations.

Danger will be in touch with you shortly.

 

[Orca]

The decision as to who was to be the winner was put out to all the mods and admin and who all had independent input.

I am pleased to advise that we have a winner and that it is ..... Drum roll please

blackcat20

Congratulations.

Danger will be in touch with you shortly.

Congrats !!

 

[blackcat20]

The decision as to who was to be the winner was put out to all the mods and admin and who all had independent input.

I am pleased to advise that we have a winner and that it is ..... Drum roll please

blackcat20

Congratulations.

Danger will be in touch with you shortly.

eeek! Thank you!! Will be put to use in October

 

[bismarck]

A deserving winner...well done blackcat


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[Steady]

eeek! Thank you!! Will be put to use in October

Congrats Blackcat20

 

[drron]

Yes congrats blackcat20.Just rewards for taking mum on a holiday.Hopefully going to use them on a longhaul.Would be interested to see what you think of the product.
And a big thumbs up for danger-brings out the best in AFF.

 

[blackcat20]

Thanks to Danger's generosity and some clever routing, we will be enjoying F on AA's new A321T from JFK to LAX in October. I promise there will be a trip report My first time in F!

 

[kpc]

Thanks to Danger's generosity and some clever routing, we will be enjoying F on AA's new A321T from JFK to LAX in October. I promise there will be a trip report My first time in F!

4 years ago, I was gifted 4 AA eVips by a generous AFFer which allowed us to fly SFO-MIA-UIO in F/J....for the price of Y fares. Remarkably good and generous people on this site!!