STATUS FOR SALE-- *including EXP*
Jul 27, 2006, 3:06 pm
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STATUS FOR SALE-- *including EXP*
Jul 27, 2006, 3:08 pm
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Only a matter of time until AA copied UA on this one.
Jul 27, 2006, 3:10 pm
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why would anyone buy that, especially mid-year?
Jul 27, 2006, 3:11 pm
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Looks to be only a "limited time" offer until 8/31/06, although I imagine it will be extended if the reception is positive.
Elite status is only through 2/28/07.
Elite status is only through 2/28/07.
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Jul 27, 2006, 3:11 pm
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omg! I wish they would have offered this earlier in the year. I would have gladly paid that to avoid requalification by *gasp* segments.
Jul 27, 2006, 3:12 pm
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Originally Posted by FWAAA
Only a matter of time until AA copied UA on this one.
And in the hopes of cutting short what could otherwise turn into a 500-page thread: this is not a dilution of status because they're essentially selling EQMs at 10 cents per mile, which is not at all a bargain.
Jul 27, 2006, 3:12 pm
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So a trip in business class to europe and you are already at plat!
Two and you get EXP!
If I traveled AA I would do this.
Two and you get EXP!
If I traveled AA I would do this.
Jul 27, 2006, 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by elron938
Looks to be only a "limited time" offer until 8/31/06, although I imagine it will be extended if the reception is positive.
Elite status is only though 2/28/07.
Elite status is only though 2/28/07.
This is an EXP "status match" if you think you'll spend $10k (or can comply with the paid extensions of the card's value according to the rules).
Jul 27, 2006, 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by elron938
Looks to be only a "limited time" offer until 8/31/06, although I imagine it will be extended if the reception is positive.
Elite status is only though 2/28/07.
Elite status is only though 2/28/07.
That's not a lot of time at the status for that much $$.
Jul 27, 2006, 3:18 pm
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I guess its good that it is only offering elite status valid through Feb. Props to AA on this one as I would have though they would offer it through 2008
Jul 27, 2006, 3:21 pm
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Originally Posted by sany2
So a trip in business class to europe and you are already at plat!
Two and you get EXP!
If I traveled AA I would do this.
Two and you get EXP!
If I traveled AA I would do this.
Or EXP for an F int'l ticket or a couple of AFS F tickets.
Jul 27, 2006, 3:23 pm
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Originally Posted by T&Cs
The Card is valid for purchases of American Airlines travel products and services only.
Jul 27, 2006, 3:24 pm
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The timing of this really sucks. My travel spend on AA from March 28-June 10 was way north of $10k...including 3 $1800 o/w J transcons.
A serious question: I read the T&C, and it doesn't mention anything about eVIPs. Does anyone know if these "bought" EXPs come with eVIPs?
A serious question: I read the T&C, and it doesn't mention anything about eVIPs. Does anyone know if these "bought" EXPs come with eVIPs?
Jul 27, 2006, 3:24 pm
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Originally Posted by olimaspecto
I guess its good that it is only offering elite status valid through Feb. Props to AA on this one as I would have though they would offer it through 2008
Jul 27, 2006, 3:25 pm
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Originally Posted by olimaspecto
I guess its good that it is only offering elite status valid through Feb. Props to AA on this one as I would have though they would offer it through 2008
Then again, if things still work the way we expect a no status person could get till 02/07 at EP and then another year at Plat for $10K they might be spending other wise.
Maybe the true "suckers" are those non-EXPs who don't do this program-- but then spend 10K on AA in the next 8 months..