ARCHIVE: AAdvantage Gold & Platinum Elite Status Challenges 2004 - 2011
#4201
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: OKC/DFW
Programs: AA EXP/2 MM
Posts: 9,999
Once you become GLD and begin earning the 500 EQM minimum, some fare classes will still only earn 250 EQP.
#4202
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,183
As explained above, challenges are based on "points". For each mile you get 1/2, 1, or 1.5 points depending on the booking class. See the following: http://aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/progra...quirements.jsp.
Last edited by aktchi; Jan 7, 2010 at 3:55 pm
#4203
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: OKC/DFW
Programs: AA EXP/2 MM
Posts: 9,999
Assuming the OP will NOT fly 50K EQM, 50K EQP, or 60 EQS in 2010, this is advice worth considering, but if the OP will be flying enough to earn PLT the standard way, waiting until 6/16 to take a PLT challenge makes little sense.
#4204
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: Aadvantage
Posts: 3
Thank you both. I am not sure i would make plt the standard way so i am going to do just that, hold off until after 6/16. Much appreciated.
#4205
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage, Hyatt Gold Passport
Posts: 77
I am thinking about a PLT challenge this year and would like someone to clarify the qualification period.
If I begin on 2/12, would a flight on 5/13 count toward my EQP's for the challenge? I'm assuming it won't, but it would be nice to get the 100% bonus on a MAD-ORD leg I have planned on 5/13 and not add anything else to my current travel schedule during that period.
If I begin on 2/12, would a flight on 5/13 count toward my EQP's for the challenge? I'm assuming it won't, but it would be nice to get the 100% bonus on a MAD-ORD leg I have planned on 5/13 and not add anything else to my current travel schedule during that period.
#4206
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA 1.5 MM Exec Plat, WN A-List, DL Silver, UA nonrev
Posts: 2,593
I am thinking about a PLT challenge this year and would like someone to clarify the qualification period.
If I begin on 2/12, would a flight on 5/13 count toward my EQP's for the challenge? I'm assuming it won't, but it would be nice to get the 100% bonus on a MAD-ORD leg I have planned on 5/13 and not add anything else to my current travel schedule during that period.
If I begin on 2/12, would a flight on 5/13 count toward my EQP's for the challenge? I'm assuming it won't, but it would be nice to get the 100% bonus on a MAD-ORD leg I have planned on 5/13 and not add anything else to my current travel schedule during that period.
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...lenge_%28AA%29
#4207
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage, Hyatt Gold Passport
Posts: 77
Challenges begin on the 1st or 16th of the month. So, if you set the challenge to begin 02/16, your 5/13 flight would count. Obviously, a challenge with start date of 2/1 would disqualify the EQP from the 05/13 flight.
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...lenge_%28AA%29
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...lenge_%28AA%29
#4208
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: STL
Programs: AA Lifetime GLD; DL Gold
Posts: 9
Number of Challenges Allowed
Is there a policy on how many challenges one can do in a decade? I have seen previous posts suggesting that there are limits. I ask because I completed a PLT challenge in July, but ended up with 60,000 EQM anyway. Is my clock reset for future challenges? Thanks for any insights.
#4209
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SIN/DFW
Programs: AA EXPLT, SQ PPS, MARRIOTT PLT, HILTON GLD, SPG PLT
Posts: 10
PLAT Challenge Sign-up
Just signed up for my PLAT challenge. First flights are tomorrow - should net about 3200 EQP.
#4210
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SIN/DFW
Programs: AA EXPLT, SQ PPS, MARRIOTT PLT, HILTON GLD, SPG PLT
Posts: 10
PLAT Challenge Sign up
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Cost: $150
Start Dates: As stated in previous posts - can only start on 1st or 16th of the month.
Cost: $150
Start Dates: As stated in previous posts - can only start on 1st or 16th of the month.
#4211
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,574
Re: can start on 1st or 16th of the month. It means one can travel on the 1st or the 16th of any month, right?
I anticipate signing up for challenge in second half, maybe June 16 as start date.
#4213
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
Good to get re-confirmation of the $150 sign up fee for Plat challenge.
Re: can start on 1st or 16th of the month. It means one can travel on the 1st or the 16th of any month, right?
I anticipate signing up for challenge in second half, maybe June 16 as start date.
Re: can start on 1st or 16th of the month. It means one can travel on the 1st or the 16th of any month, right?
I anticipate signing up for challenge in second half, maybe June 16 as start date.
#4214
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: AA Plat, BMI
Posts: 138
Hi all,
I've signed up for the Platinum challenge and will complete as part of the following economy one world RTW trip.
LHR-PEK-NRT-SGN-HKG-BNE-LAX-SFO-DFW-YVR-JFK-GIG-SCL-IPC-SCL-LAX-LHR
I'm currently in BNE and expect to hit the requirements when I land at YVR. I gather I'll need to call AA to get my status upgrade reflected on the remaining flights. I think this should get me into the lounges.
I gather I'll also receive some upgrade vouchers on hitting platinum and I'm wondering whether I'll be able to use these at some point later in the trip.
I'd appreciate any tips you can give on how to get the most out of my new status.
Thanks,
Pete
I've signed up for the Platinum challenge and will complete as part of the following economy one world RTW trip.
LHR-PEK-NRT-SGN-HKG-BNE-LAX-SFO-DFW-YVR-JFK-GIG-SCL-IPC-SCL-LAX-LHR
I'm currently in BNE and expect to hit the requirements when I land at YVR. I gather I'll need to call AA to get my status upgrade reflected on the remaining flights. I think this should get me into the lounges.
I gather I'll also receive some upgrade vouchers on hitting platinum and I'm wondering whether I'll be able to use these at some point later in the trip.
I'd appreciate any tips you can give on how to get the most out of my new status.
Thanks,
Pete
#4215
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,309
Hi all,
I've signed up for the Platinum challenge and will complete as part of the following economy one world RTW trip.
LHR-PEK-NRT-SGN-HKG-BNE-LAX-SFO-DFW-YVR-JFK-GIG-SCL-IPC-SCL-LAX-LHR
I'm currently in BNE and expect to hit the requirements when I land at YVR. I gather I'll need to call AA to get my status upgrade reflected on the remaining flights. I think this should get me into the lounges.
I gather I'll also receive some upgrade vouchers on hitting platinum and I'm wondering whether I'll be able to use these at some point later in the trip.
I'd appreciate any tips you can give on how to get the most out of my new status.
Thanks,
Pete
I've signed up for the Platinum challenge and will complete as part of the following economy one world RTW trip.
LHR-PEK-NRT-SGN-HKG-BNE-LAX-SFO-DFW-YVR-JFK-GIG-SCL-IPC-SCL-LAX-LHR
I'm currently in BNE and expect to hit the requirements when I land at YVR. I gather I'll need to call AA to get my status upgrade reflected on the remaining flights. I think this should get me into the lounges.
I gather I'll also receive some upgrade vouchers on hitting platinum and I'm wondering whether I'll be able to use these at some point later in the trip.
I'd appreciate any tips you can give on how to get the most out of my new status.
Thanks,
Pete