Feb 20, 2015, 11:22 am
Last edit by: JDiver
American Offers United 1K Elite AA Executive Platinum Match - Challenge
Program appears suspended or ended o/a 1 Oct 2015 but later reinstated
Program appears suspended or ended o/a 1 Oct 2015 but later reinstated
This thread pertains to Challenges issued primarily to UA 1K Elites to move their business to AA by bestowing temporary Executive Platinum status and establishing a ninety day period during which the enrollee must fly on AA and specific airline partners to retain status beyond the Challenge period.
NOTE: It appears AA has suspended or ended this program o/a 01 Oct 2015.
I sent in my United 1K credentials and got this message back today after waiting 2 weeks for a reply:
Thanks for your response.
We no longer offer a challenge for United 1K members switching to
American. This promotion was an unpublished offer, and we've decided to
suspend enrollment for the time being. I'm sorry to disappoint you. We
hope that you're successful in earning your desired elite status soon.
Regards,
Andrew <redacted>
AAdvantage Customer Service
American Airlines
Thanks for your response.
We no longer offer a challenge for United 1K members switching to
American. This promotion was an unpublished offer, and we've decided to
suspend enrollment for the time being. I'm sorry to disappoint you. We
hope that you're successful in earning your desired elite status soon.
Regards,
Andrew <redacted>
AAdvantage Customer Service
American Airlines
Help Desk: AAdvantage Elite Status Challenge (Gold and Platinum)
For questions regarding AA Elite status, see AAdvantage Elite Status and Elite Status Benefits on aa.com.
Step #1 is to call AAdvantage Customer Service:
U.S. or Canada AAdvantage Customer Service
1-800-882-8880
8:00 a.m. - 7 p.m. (CT) Monday - Friday
1-817-963-7882 (Fax)
From outside the U.S. and Canada you may also call 1-817-786-3796
8:00 a.m. - 7 p.m. (CT) Monday - Friday
1-800-882-8880
8:00 a.m. - 7 p.m. (CT) Monday - Friday
1-817-963-7882 (Fax)
From outside the U.S. and Canada you may also call 1-817-786-3796
8:00 a.m. - 7 p.m. (CT) Monday - Friday
The process:
- Call AAdvantage Customer Service for the requirements
- You send AAdvantage the required documentation of your current UA status
- They reply you are qualified to the match challenge and ask you to confirm that you want to enroll in the challenge, and provide some details on the requirements
- You reply via email saying you wish to do the match
- They send the final email describing also what your AA Executive Platinum benefits will be for the duration of the match period
Code:
November, 2013 email Dear Mr. AAspirant, Thank you for your interest in making American Airlines your first choice for all your travel needs. We are pleased to grant you a special AAdvantage Executive Platinum®** (oneworld® Emerald) membership, valid through February 25, 2014 (or other date). Once your status takes effect, your membership card will be mailed within 3 to 5 weeks to the address on your account. This one-time trial offer will afford you all of the privileges and most of the benefits of this level, including:
- Complimentary 500-Mile Upgrades (see www.aa.com/500mileupgrades)
- 100% mileage bonus on base miles for eligible flights
- Waived AA charges for two checked bags within current size and weight limits
- PriorityAAccessSM privileges at airport check-in, security and boarding gates
Older posts have been archived off. They can be read as follows:
ARCHIVE: AA offers UA elite status match (2012)
(full straight-on Status Match, April 2012)
and
ARCHIVE: AA offers UA Elites a status match "challenge"
(beginning May 2012, the offer becomes a status match challenge)
ARCHIVE: AA offers UA elite status match (2012)
(full straight-on Status Match, April 2012)
and
ARCHIVE: AA offers UA Elites a status match "challenge"
(beginning May 2012, the offer becomes a status match challenge)
AA offers UA elite status match / challenge (sporadically offered)
Jan 9, 2014, 11:47 am
#17
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: WAS, LAX
Programs: AS 100K
Posts: 1,330
Doesn't exist at this time. I would advise you make time for a mileage run on BA Premium Economy (1.5 EQP/mile) or look for a cheap business fare. SJU - HNL is usually pretty low.
Jan 12, 2014, 12:51 am
#18
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 121
I asked for a match. In their match program, you get the EXP status right away (without SWUs though) and have 3 months to fly 25k EQPs. If you earn that many EQPs, then you get SWUs and keep the status for the rest of the year. You do not have to pay a fee for this.
They are only offering the above option to UA 1Ks and GSes. Since I'm a UA Platinum, all they would offer me is the Gold or Plat challenge. In that program you have to fly 5k or 10k EQPs in 3 months. You do not get the status right away and you have to pay $140 or $200 for the privilege of participating. If you earn the EQPs, you get the status for the rest of this year.
They are only offering the above option to UA 1Ks and GSes. Since I'm a UA Platinum, all they would offer me is the Gold or Plat challenge. In that program you have to fly 5k or 10k EQPs in 3 months. You do not get the status right away and you have to pay $140 or $200 for the privilege of participating. If you earn the EQPs, you get the status for the rest of this year.
Jan 12, 2014, 10:11 am
#19
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,957
Jan 12, 2014, 10:18 am
#20
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: WAS, LAX
Programs: AS 100K
Posts: 1,330
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Jan 15, 2014, 11:45 am
#21
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, HYATT DIAMOND, SPG PLAT, ALASKA MVPGOLD
Posts: 54
Has anyone who got the AA status match request e-mail been asked to provide your year-end statement from United? United hasn't posted my 12/31/2013 statement yet and I'd like to get my match going soon since I flights coming up. Thanks for any help anyone can provide!
Jan 15, 2014, 2:00 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Colorado; Oregon
Programs: BD *G, DL PM, HH Gold
Posts: 287
I called to get the challenge and received the same "end of year statement" request. I emailed my card, July-Sept summary, a printout of the "recent activity section" from United.com and included in the email a note that UA hadn't made end-of-year summaries available, and told them my EOY balances.
Got the status within an hour. Still waiting for an email. Thanks, AA!
Got the status within an hour. Still waiting for an email. Thanks, AA!
Last edited by AdamK; Jan 15, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Jan 17, 2014, 12:10 pm
#24
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL DM, UA 1K, AA EXP, US G, SPG P, HH D, MR G, NEXUS/GE, DL AMEX Reserve
Posts: 2,035
DL Diamond/ UA 1K
Hi all,
I'm a DL Diamond and UA 1K. I'm wondering if you know of any AA status matches? Looking to add AA to my network.
Regards,
Mbwmbw
I'm a DL Diamond and UA 1K. I'm wondering if you know of any AA status matches? Looking to add AA to my network.
Regards,
Mbwmbw
Jan 17, 2014, 2:21 pm
#26
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, National Emerald Executive, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 15,180
There's word floating around on the UA board that AA's trying to poach again - giving up to Platinum with 20 e500s currently. No word on matches to EXP though.
Jan 17, 2014, 5:15 pm
#27
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Marriott or Hilton hot tub with a big drink <glub> Beverage: To-Go Bag™ DYKWIA: SSSS /rolleyes ☈ Date Night: Costco
Programs: Sea Shell Lounge Platinum, TSA Pre✓ Refusnik Diamond, PWP Gold, FT subset of the subset
Posts: 12,509
Jan 17, 2014, 5:17 pm
#28
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
AA offers UA elite status matches / challenges (consolidated)
Jan 17, 2014, 6:27 pm
#30
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DFW...at the moment
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, HH gold
Posts: 609
I was given this offer last week. 2nd time in the last 8 mos., actually. I'm curious as to what triggers the offer, as it haven't purchased any F/J AA tickets and don't have extravagant spending on the CC. Perhaps it was buying CX Y+?