Aa Companion Certificate Blackout Dates 2023 (2024)

FAQs

Do companion passes have blackout dates? ›

And there are no blackout dates or availability restrictions to use the Companion Pass. There doesn't even need to be the same type of fare available.

The American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Silver Credit Card offers a lot of perks for frequent flyers who are fans of American Airlines, including preferred boarding and a free checked bag for the primary cardholder as well as up to eight travel companions on the same reservation on every American Airlines flight.

The certificate will be valid one year from issue. Valid for travel on flights within the 48 contiguous United States on American Airlines, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection^® carrier.

AAdvantage Aviator Silver Mastercard Introduction

The only way to get one is by invitation or upgrading from an existing AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®*. While the Aviator Silver card's category bonuses are limited, it offers some solid travel benefits.

Companion Pass travel has no blackout dates, but is subject to availability. While there are no seat restrictions, a seat must be available on a flight for a Companion. Some Members may have legacy Companion Pass cards. The Companion Pass card is the property of Southwest and must be surrendered upon request.

Essentially, this status gains you access to two-for-one tickets. For instance, if you book a round trip ticket to Hawaii on Southwest, with the Companion Pass you could add your designated companion on those flights with you for no charge other than taxes and fees.

Yes, you can upgrade your American Airlines Aviator Red Card to the American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Silver Credit Card if the issuer makes this offer available to you. You can check to see if the option to upgrade is available by accessing the “Offers” menu from your online account.

The annual fee for the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® is $99. The annual fee for the AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Silver Mastercard® is $199. To qualify for the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®, you need a good to excellent credit score, corresponding to a FICO score of 690 to 850.

No, you cannot get into the Admiral's Club with your AAdvantage Aviator Silver card. That's because the card does not offer Admiral's Club lounge access, and it does not grant you an Admiral's Club membership either.

The Companion Certificate is transferable. Primary ticket and Companion ticket are not transferable once issued. Companion Certificate may not be bartered or sold.

How many times can you fly with a companion pass? ›

Companion Pass is the benefit that allows you to choose one person to fly with you, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way) unlimited times whenever you purchase or redeem points for a flight.

Can you use the Alaska Companion Fare on international flights? Yes, but you can only redeem the Alaska Companion Fare on Alaska Airlines-operated flights, not partner-operated flights. Alaska currently flies internationally to Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Global Entry and application fee credits

AAdvantage^® Aviator^® Silver Mastercard^® cardmembers receive application fee credit for Global Entry, up to $100 every 4 years. To receive reimbursem*nt, you must charge the application fee to your AAdvantage^® Aviator^® Silver Mastercard^®.

First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions traveling with you on the same reservation. Preferred boarding for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions on their reservation for all American Airlines operated flights.

Travel after the expiration date is not eligible and you would not be able to add a companion to flights occurring after the expiration.

For hotels and airlines, blackout dates are specific dates in which discounts and promotions are put on hold due to the high demand for travel. This typically includes the holidays, special events, and peak travel seasons.

Companion Pass is the benefit that allows you to choose one person to fly with you, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way) unlimited times whenever you purchase or redeem points for a flight.

The Companion Pass is good for the remainder of the year in which it is earned and all of the following year. If you earn the Companion Pass early in the year, you can get almost two years of travel from it. For example, if you earn the pass on February 3, 2024, it is good through December 31, 2025.