... and you're allowed to bring a guest into lounges, although I'm not 100% sure about all One World lounges.
It is a stated oneworld benefit that a Sapphire can bring "one guest travelling on a flight operated and marketed by a oneworld airline" into a oneworld lounge when the Sapphire is entitled to access the lounge.
Unlike prior years no minimum mileage is required though you must have flown at least one segment.
What was the minimum mileage required for Plat buy-back in prior years?
(I don't need to do it this year, but will next year, as it's a "burn" year for me, and I can't even come close to Plat requal the normal way in a year where all my big trips are award trips. So I'd like to be aware of what variations in requirements they've done in prior years, in case they go back to something like one of those next year.)
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What was the minimum mileage required for Plat buy-back in prior years?
(I don't need to do it this year, but will next year, as it's a "burn" year for me, and I can't even come close to Plat requal the normal way in a year where all my big trips are award trips. So I'd like to be aware of what variations in requirements they've done in prior years, in case they go back to something like one of those next year.)
As I understand it, there isn't a minimum #of miles that have to be flown in order to take the buy back option, rather the closer you are to the 25K or 50K, the lower the cost of your buy back.
I know I read that American has in the past allowed elite members to pay for renewal of their status. I am a platinum member however am going to fall about 8000 miles short this year for platinum renewal. Any way I can buy the renewal? Thanks in advance for the help.
I know I read that American has in the past allowed elite members to pay for renewal of their status. I am a platinum member however am going to fall about 8000 miles short this year for platinum renewal. Any way I can buy the renewal? Thanks in advance for the help.
We try to encourage people to read and search before posting questions, but in the spirit of the season:
Can I assume that as long as you have flown 1 qualifying segment that this is the only eligibility requirement? I am not sure if originally qualifying for Plat via a challenge would stop this offer from being available?
Enjoy another full year of elite status by renewing your AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold membership for a one-time fee, extending your status through February 29, 2009.
Two-Tiered Pricing
Members who have made more progress toward elite status requalification during 2007 will benefit from lower prices to extend their status. AAdvantage Platinum members who earn at least 40,000 elite qualifying miles or points (or 48 segments), and AAdvantage Gold members who earn at least 20,000 elite qualifying miles or points (or 24 segments) during 2007 qualify for lower prices.
AAdvantage Platinum
AAdvantage Tier Level 40,000 Miles or Points or 48 Segments: $549
Less than 40,000 Miles and Points and less than 48 Segments: $649
AAdvantage Gold
AAdvantage Tier Level 20,000 Miles or Points or 24 Segments: $349
Less than 20,000 Miles and Points and less than 24 Segments: $449
Who's Eligible
All current AAdvantage Platinum and AAdvantage Gold members are eligible to participate in this offer provided they have flown at least one elite qualifying segment during 2007. Members who participated in the 2007 offer are not eligible to extend their status through this offer for the 2008 membership year.
With this special offer, you'll continue to receive the many benefits you've come to enjoy as an American Airlines AAdvantage elite status frequent traveler.
Bonus miles, priority check-in, and pre-boarding are just the beginning. Upgrade privileges, earned upgrades, and complimentary upgrades* help make your travel more comfortable and enjoyable.
Through this offer, eligible members may ensure their elite status remains valid through February 28, 2009.
Extend your status online through February 28, 2009, and obtain full offer details.
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Cool, but I'm glad I just made plat at the end of Dec. 500 bucks sounds like a lot to me.
I read 549$ which is still a rip off but worth the money if someone doesnt really want to spend a whole weekend flying to europe and back (like I did) to retain PLT. Actually I did it for nothing, just because I was so short and I like to have a status card for OW as well as *A in case of irrops and rebookings. Next year I might even consider it, who knows
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