500 Free AA miles (FaceBook app, expires 12/17/12)
Dec 4, 2012, 8:27 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: MEX
Programs: Fallen UA Premier Silver and one-time 1K, AA EXP, DL steerage
Posts: 355
Great! Done and done.
Dec 4, 2012, 10:40 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AA Citi Visa and Amex, Citi AA Biz, SPG, Amex Green, Zync, Discover It (Starbucks Gold) HHonors Gold
Posts: 268
Dec 5, 2012, 11:06 am
#18
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,095
My spouse does not have a Facebook page, but I logged in to Facebook and submitted the survey with his AA number and stats. We'll see.
Dec 6, 2012, 3:55 pm
#19
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: MHK
Programs: AA Exec Plat - some level of status in IHG, Marriot & HIlton
Posts: 1,514
Dec 6, 2012, 8:41 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,559
Hmmm, trying to do this for my wife as an easy way to extend her miles and I get this message:
This field requires an unique entry and 'XXXXXX' has already been used
Where XXXXXX is her AAdvantage number. I know she didn't sign up and I haven't signed her up before (especially since this just started on 12/3).
Signed myself up just fine.
This field requires an unique entry and 'XXXXXX' has already been used
Where XXXXXX is her AAdvantage number. I know she didn't sign up and I haven't signed her up before (especially since this just started on 12/3).
Signed myself up just fine.
Dec 6, 2012, 8:47 pm
#22
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA Platinum, National Emerald Executive, Hertz 5 *, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 77
Dec 7, 2012, 1:32 am
#23
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 17
Miles for your thoughts...
First post here at flyertalk. Travel a lot for work. Platinum on AA, gold with Hilton. Just got an email for 500 points to tell AA what I think and kind of vented a bit on them. Am I wrong on this though? I mean seriously. Anyway here is what I said.
Started with some drop down questions about what airline programs I prefer. Said I prefer Delta and UA because they upgrade people more generously based on availability. I am sick of getting waiting in line to spend 500 mile upgrades lately when so often first class is full. Then on a flight from DFW to MCI, I don't bother because I don't want to burn 500 mile segment on such a short flight, only to see that there are 4 empty seats in first class. I ask if I can move up and the answer is that only the person at the gate can do that.
Also bashed the admirals club compared to the delta and united clubs. Come on! Delta club has Glenlivet 12 and stuff just sitting out and AA can just do mccormicks for free? United and Continental clubs usually have bagels, cereal, etc in their lounge for breakfast.
Then they asked about hotel program preferences and gave them this earful:
Starwood hotels. Great hotels. Good points. I especially like using their points to get discounted hotel stays. They also automatically upgrade their members if space is available, just like Delta and UA.
Unfortunately, I actually end up having to use Hilton much more (I am gold with them) because they have Hampton Inns which are often the best hotel in the small towns I often go to. Kind of like how I am forced to use you instead of Delta/UA due to living in DFW. But, Hilton's points/benefits suck (good luck actually using your 100k+ points you save up in a year on anything more than 1 night at a nice hotel on vacation). Better than nothing, but honestly, I am trapped into AA/Hilton. I would much prefer to go Delta/Starwood in a perfect world. I strongly recommend that combo to anyone starting out on business travel.
Also, it is frickin ridiculous that if I buy a plane ticket for myself and I use points for my wife that I can't use the 500 mile upgrades to get us both into 1st class. Come on people.
Started with some drop down questions about what airline programs I prefer. Said I prefer Delta and UA because they upgrade people more generously based on availability. I am sick of getting waiting in line to spend 500 mile upgrades lately when so often first class is full. Then on a flight from DFW to MCI, I don't bother because I don't want to burn 500 mile segment on such a short flight, only to see that there are 4 empty seats in first class. I ask if I can move up and the answer is that only the person at the gate can do that.
Also bashed the admirals club compared to the delta and united clubs. Come on! Delta club has Glenlivet 12 and stuff just sitting out and AA can just do mccormicks for free? United and Continental clubs usually have bagels, cereal, etc in their lounge for breakfast.
Then they asked about hotel program preferences and gave them this earful:
Starwood hotels. Great hotels. Good points. I especially like using their points to get discounted hotel stays. They also automatically upgrade their members if space is available, just like Delta and UA.
Unfortunately, I actually end up having to use Hilton much more (I am gold with them) because they have Hampton Inns which are often the best hotel in the small towns I often go to. Kind of like how I am forced to use you instead of Delta/UA due to living in DFW. But, Hilton's points/benefits suck (good luck actually using your 100k+ points you save up in a year on anything more than 1 night at a nice hotel on vacation). Better than nothing, but honestly, I am trapped into AA/Hilton. I would much prefer to go Delta/Starwood in a perfect world. I strongly recommend that combo to anyone starting out on business travel.
Also, it is frickin ridiculous that if I buy a plane ticket for myself and I use points for my wife that I can't use the 500 mile upgrades to get us both into 1st class. Come on people.
Dec 7, 2012, 1:47 am
#24
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MIA
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Hertz PC, Delta PM, SPG Gold
Posts: 1,031
I tend to agree with a lot of what you said. I didn't get that email though, and I suspect its because they know well what I think their program is turning into. If it makes you feel any better, I spent 5.5 hours in coach tonight swearing never to spend another dollar on AA if I can help it. Unlike you, I have roots with DL and am not hub captive. At any rate, the more people vocalize the perceived decrease in service, maybe they will listen.
Dec 7, 2012, 2:03 am
#25
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 17
The way I see it, they need:
1. New planes (in progress, long overdue, but it will help A LOT to be able to plug in your laptop in coach)
2. Automatically upgrade people to 1st based on program level. Let people skip in front of line based on using 500 mile upgrades so lower level people can still get 1st on occasion.
3. Make the AC have self serve premium booze and finger foods. I love when I am at an airport where British Airways runs the club. So much better. Cucumber sandwiches, free good scotch, etc, just laying out. No need to pay for so much staff. The cost of the staff alone is likely more than it would cost put out a decent finger food buffet and leave out some good bottles in the AC.
That would go a really long way, for me at least.
1. New planes (in progress, long overdue, but it will help A LOT to be able to plug in your laptop in coach)
2. Automatically upgrade people to 1st based on program level. Let people skip in front of line based on using 500 mile upgrades so lower level people can still get 1st on occasion.
3. Make the AC have self serve premium booze and finger foods. I love when I am at an airport where British Airways runs the club. So much better. Cucumber sandwiches, free good scotch, etc, just laying out. No need to pay for so much staff. The cost of the staff alone is likely more than it would cost put out a decent finger food buffet and leave out some good bottles in the AC.
That would go a really long way, for me at least.
Dec 7, 2012, 7:33 am
#26
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: PHX
Programs: AA Ex Platinum & 1MM, DL PLT, Marriott Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,490
I got the e-mail but since it requires Facebook, which I see no need to utilize, I didn't get a chance to express my opinion in exchange for miles.
Dec 7, 2012, 7:37 am
#27
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: STL
Programs: AA 2MM, AS MVP Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,966
Was the survey you took this one?
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Dec 7, 2012, 10:20 am
#28
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: west of DFW airport
Programs: AA LT Gold 1.9 MM flying my way to LT PLAT
Posts: 11,074
I was able to do the survey but my husband (using my computer) was not able to do so. Got the 'invalid account number' message. He refuses to bother more with this.
He is an iPad user and cannot do the survey on his iPad.
He is an iPad user and cannot do the survey on his iPad.
Dec 7, 2012, 10:28 am
#29
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Washington state
Programs: AA LT Gold
Posts: 269
When your miles post, let us know
Jan 17, 2013, 9:37 am
#30
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Washington state
Programs: AA LT Gold
Posts: 269
