Admirals Club membership discounts / discount - aren't they wonderful...
#151
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 993
I got a latter a couple of months ago for $50 off membership (AOB), which brings it down to $350 since I'm patinum. I forgot about it until the yesterday and found that it expired on 7/31.
I'm seriously considering the membership.
1) is there a point in calling to try to get the discount? or is this a hopeless case?
2) I assume that $350 is a good price? I mean are there usually better promos?
3) Assuming I could get the Amex Platinum. Is that at $450 a year a better deal given the access to other clubs (benefits other than lounge access don't matter much to me)?
I'm seriously considering the membership.
1) is there a point in calling to try to get the discount? or is this a hopeless case?
2) I assume that $350 is a good price? I mean are there usually better promos?
3) Assuming I could get the Amex Platinum. Is that at $450 a year a better deal given the access to other clubs (benefits other than lounge access don't matter much to me)?
$350 may not be a good price, depends upon AA promos. For example, last year was a $70 off coupon which brings cost down to $230 if you have status. Not sure if AA running any promos this year.
The Amex Platinum is a personal thing base on your travels. If you are strictly AA, no point for the Amex as it costs more and offers less. The Amex card does not give you free Wifi in the AC and (I think) reduces the number of guests one can have. You should search and see the discussions on this in other threads of having the Amex card.
#152
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: DFW
Posts: 141
#153
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
#155
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
#157
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
#158
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 1,184
#159
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
#162
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Plat/6MM, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,240
Promo QPM10: 3K for new memberships by 30SEP
From an AA postcard. I don't see any "offer only for the recipient of this mailing" language.
Code QPM10
Link to aa.com.
Code QPM10
Link to aa.com.
#163
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
From an AA postcard. I don't see any "offer only for the recipient of this mailing" language.
Code QPM10
Link to aa.com.
Code QPM10
Link to aa.com.
*This offer is valid only for the recipients of the AAdvantage August targeted insert. AAdvantage members must register for the promotion using promotion code QPM10 and become a new Admirals Club member between August 1, 2010 and September 30, 2010 to qualify for the 3,000 AAdvantage miles. Customer must be 18 years old to purchase an Admirals Club membership. This promotion is not valid for renewal of or adding a spouse to an existing Admirals Club membership. This AAdvantage mile offer cannot be used in conjunction with another discount or promotional offer. No retroactive credits apply. Admirals Club memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable. AAdvantage miles will post within 6 – 8 weeks after then end of this promotional offer. These miles do not count toward elite status qualification.
#164
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Plat/6MM, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,240
Yes, I should have been clearer. I meant the mailing did not contain such language (and perhaps, why should it?).
Regardless, the offer may serve as a datapoint for others shopping for a membership deal.
Regardless, the offer may serve as a datapoint for others shopping for a membership deal.
#165
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: NY
Programs: AA Plat 1MM, IC RA, HH Gold
Posts: 2,791
Received 2 renewal offers recently
On my last few visits to the JFK, ATL and LAX AC, I was offered $25 off if I renew on the spot. My membership expires Oct. 31.
Today, I received an email offering 1000 bonus miles if I renew online before Sep. 30.
I'm torn because I usually renew by contacting the HNL AC and renewing with them so they get the credit and help keep the club open. However, the 1000 bonus miles, although not much, will be a small help towards 1MM.
Today, I received an email offering 1000 bonus miles if I renew online before Sep. 30.
I'm torn because I usually renew by contacting the HNL AC and renewing with them so they get the credit and help keep the club open. However, the 1000 bonus miles, although not much, will be a small help towards 1MM.