Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC's

Status
Not open for further replies.
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

If possible it would be far better to do a run to EZE as it is miles based. Runs within US are great for SC because they accrue at First Class rate. Eg LAX-xDFW-ORD in domestic F is worth 180SC but only about 3000 miles (2000 x 1.5) whereas J from BNE to LAX is worth 180SC but 10000 miles (7000 x 1.5). It's funny that our travel is better for AA and U.S. Travel is better for QF
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

Quick question for the experts. When taking an AA flight, do you still get the same points & SC's if the flight is operated by US Airways (booking through AA.com with AA flight number)?

Couldn't find the info online...
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

Yes. It is AA flight, even if flight is on someone else's metal.
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

Awesome, thank you
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

Moindardt said:
Yes. It is AA flight, even if flight is on someone else's metal.
Click to expand...

My understanding is that it's an AA flight only if the metal is OW. eg if the flight number is AA's but it's operated by EI, you won't earn SC on QF with it.
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

CaviAck said:
My understanding is that it's an AA flight only if the metal is OW. eg if the flight number is AA's but it's operated by EI, you won't earn SC on QF with it.
Click to expand...

That is correct.

In general for oneworld, it must be a oneworld operated airline to be credited to a oneworld programme. Following that, it is then up to the marketing carrier as to how you determine the earn.

Star Alliance is different, as the earn depends on the operating carrier. This can be confusing if you have booked a codeshare, and even more so if that means your fare class is remapped when considering the operating carrier.
 
Re: Appendix 1: Booking Class with One-Way and Return Searches

juddles said:
you can still get around $1.50 USD if you position a start from the Carribean - I know that is not helpful to most :)
Click to expand...
Actually we're down in the Carribean for part of that trip - do tell! Even just a starting port if you don't want to give too much away.
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

AA is different (as are BA and QF for that matter)

Travel on AA flight numbers in eligible fare buckets earns with QFF irrespective of the metal.

https://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/program/terms#jump25

There are NO caveats:
[TABLE="class: basic"]
[TR="class: alt"]
[TD]American Airlines[SUP]®[/SUP] (AA)[/TD]
[TD]OQ[/TD]
[TD]Discount Economy[/TD]
[TD]0.25[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 3"] -[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"]
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: alt"]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]GK[SUP]+[/SUP]LMNSV[/TD]
[TD]Discount Economy[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 3"]0.50[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"] -[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: alt"]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]W^ (Domestic US)[/TD]
[TD]Discount Economy[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 3"]0.50[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"] -[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: alt"]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]BHK[SUP]~[/SUP]Y[/TD]
[TD]Economy[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 3"]1[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"] -[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: alt"]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]W* (International)[/TD]
[TD]Premium Economy[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 3"]1[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"] -[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: alt"]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]W[SUP]#[/SUP] (International)[/TD]
[TD]Premium Economy[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 3"]1[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"]10%[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: alt"]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]DIJR[/TD]
[TD]Business[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 3"]1[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"]25%[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: alt"]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]AFP[/TD]
[TD]First[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 3"]1[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"]50%[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: alt"]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="colspan: 10"] Status Credits are earned on all eligible booking classes.
+ Applicable for travel on or after 1 February 2015.
~ Applicable for travel until 31 January 2015.
^ Applicable to flights operated by American Airlines on domestic flights within the United States.
* Applicable to AA Codeshare Flights operated by Japan Airlines (JL).
# Applicable to AA Codeshare Flights operated by British Airways (BA) or Qantas (QF).[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Click to expand...
 
AMEX Velocity Platinum Card Benefits
Australia's highest-earning Velocity Frequent Flyer credit card: Offer expires: 21 Jan 2025
- Earn 60,000 bonus Velocity Points
- Get unlimited Virgin Australia Lounge access
- Enjoy a complimentary return Virgin Australia domestic flight each year

AFF Supporters can remove this and all advertisements

Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

anat0l said:
...

Do you also earn status credits?
Click to expand...
Yes ... as per the link I posted:
American Airlines ® (AA) said:
... Status Credits are earned on all eligible booking classes. [no caveat here] ...
Click to expand...
... and I have indeed earned SC's as well as points.

Storyteller used these a lot on her SEA flights.
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

Hi again everyone

Just about to book my first one of these, but before I do just wanted to see if there is a chance of better routing/more SC earn. I've done a lot of research and ITA matrix has become my new best friend, but I have also relied on only looking on AA for what ITA shows. I know there may be some better route....

Depart 21st September ORD-DFW-LAX-SFO. Total of $480 USD and 220 SC's. I don't mind travelling all day, but the origin and destination are set.

Does anyone have any better ideas/earn? I'm pretty happy with this anyway as an economy seat is over $200 USD
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

As your dates are set I'd say that's a pretty good deal. Anything in the low $2/SC is acceptable whilst in LOTFAP.
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

snabbu said:
As your dates are set I'd say that's a pretty good deal. Anything in the low $2/SC is acceptable whilst in LOTFAP.
Click to expand...

Thanks :)

Only problem I'm having is finding the same times. On Matrix I could get a 9:55am flight departing ORD arriving SFO at 5.40pm (ORD-DFW-LAX-SFO) for $480. On AA.com I can still arrive in SFO at 5.40pm, but the only routing they have at that price departs 7am.

Any tips on finding the times I want? I followed the info at the beginning of this thread but no joy.
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

AndyGoodyear said:
Thanks :)

Only problem I'm having is finding the same times. On Matrix I could get a 9:55am flight departing ORD arriving SFO at 5.40pm (ORD-DFW-LAX-SFO) for $480. On AA.com I can still arrive in SFO at 5.40pm, but the only routing they have at that price departs 7am.

Any tips on finding the times I want? I followed the info at the beginning of this thread but no joy.
Click to expand...

This what you're looking for?

Capture.PNG
 
Re: Research & book AA "Non-refundable "/"Instant Upgrade"/"YUPP" fare to maximise SC

AndyGoodyear said:
Almost! Trying to find this (although the price has changed slightly):
Click to expand...

It's there, same price.

Capture1.PNG
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Become an AFF member!

Join Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) for free and unlock insider tips, exclusive deals, and global meetups with 65,000+ frequent flyers.

AFF members can also access our Frequent Flyer Training courses, and upgrade to Fast-track your way to expert traveller status and unlock even more exclusive discounts!

AFF forum abbreviations

Wondering about Y, J or any of the other abbreviations used on our forum?

Check out our guide to common AFF acronyms & abbreviations.

Recent Posts

Currently Active Users

... and 3 more.
Total: 307 (members: 53, guests: 254)
Back
Top