STATUS FOR SALE-- *including EXP*
Jul 27, 2006, 3:47 pm
#31
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Originally Posted by steve32
If I understand right, you can instantly get EXP with this card, and then if you can fly enough by the end of the year (with the card and otherwise) to maintain EXP, then you will maintain that after 2/28/07. Thus, this is just a way to jump start up, plus get the bonus miles and advantages of upgrades and all from the start.
Still expensive, but if one is going to spend more than that amount the rest of the year anyways, I don't see that there is really a "cost" for the service, and the advantage is reaching that level immediately.
Still expensive, but if one is going to spend more than that amount the rest of the year anyways, I don't see that there is really a "cost" for the service, and the advantage is reaching that level immediately.
Jul 27, 2006, 3:52 pm
#32
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Originally Posted by steve32
If I understand right, you can instantly get EXP with this card, and then if you can fly enough by the end of the year (with the card and otherwise) to maintain EXP, then you will maintain that after 2/28/07. Thus, this is just a way to jump start up, plus get the bonus miles and advantages of upgrades and all from the start.
Spend some of it (say $5k) thru remainder of 2006 qualifying for EXP thru 2/08. Then, before 5/31/07, spend the remainder (the other $5k) to qualify thru 2/09. If you're already partway to EXP this year, then budget less of the $10k for 2006 flying and more to 2007 flying (thru 5/31/07).
For budget minded EXP-Lites, this is a real boon.
Jul 27, 2006, 3:53 pm
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Originally Posted by AGuyAndADogInDFW
Not everyone can be a "big ......", like you, JonNYC. 
I, personally, can't see myself dropping 10K in one lump on this from my own funds and not have it "sting", nor can I see me convincing my company to do the same.
I, personally, can't see myself dropping 10K in one lump on this from my own funds and not have it "sting", nor can I see me convincing my company to do the same.
Jul 27, 2006, 4:00 pm
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I suggested something pretty similar to this back in January on another thread.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=518724
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=518724
Jul 27, 2006, 4:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Jakebeth
I suggested something pretty similar to this back in January on another thread.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=518724
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=518724
Hope you get something for your suggestion box entry.
Jul 27, 2006, 4:10 pm
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
There are plenty of OW routes without AA codeshares.
I know that, I wasn't sure if there were enough that were codeshares to make it around the world within the rules or not.
Jul 27, 2006, 4:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
3 advantages I could see on a DONEx and 1 for a AONEx - status mileage bonus, ability to upgrade, F lounge access.
Jul 27, 2006, 4:18 pm
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Originally Posted by FWAAA
Properly planned, an EXP-Lite could get EXP status thru 2/09 with this $10k card. How?
Spend some of it (say $5k) thru remainder of 2006 qualifying for EXP thru 2/08. Then, before 5/31/07, spend the remainder (the other $5k) to qualify thru 2/09. If you're already partway to EXP this year, then budget less of the $10k for 2006 flying and more to 2007 flying (thru 5/31/07).
Spend some of it (say $5k) thru remainder of 2006 qualifying for EXP thru 2/08. Then, before 5/31/07, spend the remainder (the other $5k) to qualify thru 2/09. If you're already partway to EXP this year, then budget less of the $10k for 2006 flying and more to 2007 flying (thru 5/31/07).
All travel purchased with the Card must be completed and all funds in your Account must be used by February 28, 2007.
Jul 27, 2006, 4:20 pm
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Originally Posted by schofs
Unfortunately not...
Jul 27, 2006, 4:22 pm
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I think the timing on this is poor. If I could purchase January 1, 2007 for 10k of spending throughout the year, I would do it. The question is, do ticket receipts simply show the amount and thus would my client reimburse me as they do now? I think so. If anyone has used the card in this manner, chime in.
I'm also trying to understand the timing of this offer. What is the downside to AA making this offer January 1, 2007 and expiring 12/31/07?
I'm also trying to understand the timing of this offer. What is the downside to AA making this offer January 1, 2007 and expiring 12/31/07?
Jul 27, 2006, 4:23 pm
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Anyone know where I can get $10k?
Jul 27, 2006, 4:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Jakebeth
Anyone know where I can get $10k?
Cheers.
Jul 27, 2006, 4:32 pm
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So, what if you bought the card, used it for your normal flying the rest of the year, then on 2.28.07 purchased a refundable ticket for whatever you had left and refunded it (which I am guessing takes some time)? Can they force you to spend the money on the extension?
Last edited by trm2; Jul 27, 2006 at 4:35 pm Reason: poor wording.
Jul 27, 2006, 4:37 pm
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*The Card is valid for purchases of American Airlines travel products and services only.
Is an AA gift card considered a travel product? If so, I could see some work-arounds here....
Is an AA gift card considered a travel product? If so, I could see some work-arounds here....