Nov 17, 2015, 10:51 am
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2016 Program Year Elite Status Buyback / Renew / Boost (consolidated)
In previous years, AA (and US) has offered those who failed to requalify for elite status the opportunity to buy back or "boost" status for the following status year. AA offers the program once again for c/y 2015 - status year 2016 (29 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 <sic>), as shown in a new FAQ on aa.com.
Q. How long do I have to purchase the offer?
Offers must be purchased by July 31, 2016, unless otherwise stated.
(2016) American Airlines Elite Status Offer Program
Secure Your Elite Status for 2016 (Link)
Frequently Asked Questions (Link)
Chart with requirements and costs (Link)
Secure Your Elite Status for 2016 (Link)
Frequently Asked Questions (Link)
Chart with requirements and costs (Link)
2016 Program Year Elite Status Buyback / Renew / Boost (consolidated)
Oct 14, 2015, 2:29 pm
#1
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2016 Program Year Elite Status Buyback / Renew / Boost (consolidated)
Hello fellow flyers,
Does anyone know if AA will offer their Boost program again in the fourth quarter of 2015? This allows you to buy up to the next elite level if you are close to qualifying but don't quite make it. Last year for example AA offered PLT's with 85-90k EQM/EQP's to upgrade to EXP for $2,499. The more EQM/EQP's you had, the less it cost.
Thanks!
Does anyone know if AA will offer their Boost program again in the fourth quarter of 2015? This allows you to buy up to the next elite level if you are close to qualifying but don't quite make it. Last year for example AA offered PLT's with 85-90k EQM/EQP's to upgrade to EXP for $2,499. The more EQM/EQP's you had, the less it cost.
Thanks!
Oct 14, 2015, 3:09 pm
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Nothing has been mentioned yet. And I don't think anyone here will now for a fact. I seem to recall this was offered a bit latter. if you are 15k short of EXP, there are numerous post regarding MR that can be done for a lot less that $2,499.00
Oct 14, 2015, 7:54 pm
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Was wondering the same thing. Will be 780 EQP's short of re-qualifying for Platinum. That will hurt. There's just no opportunity for MRs.
Oct 14, 2015, 8:06 pm
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The mileage boost offer has typically gone live in the second week of November. You guys are asking about a month too early. The reality is that anyone who knows definitively is not going to be at liberty to comment.
Oct 14, 2015, 9:20 pm
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2.5 months left of travel and you can not find time to do a cheapo 1560 mile same day turn run? I would do my best to find one than hope for the buy up. It would be cheaper, besides, what if they do not offer the buy up?
Oct 17, 2015, 3:36 pm
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Then I'm a 49,220 EQP AA Gold for 2016. Sucks but that's my reality.
Oct 17, 2015, 4:15 pm
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Oct 17, 2015, 9:15 pm
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Oct 17, 2015, 10:36 pm
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Oct 17, 2015, 11:27 pm
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Oct 18, 2015, 7:34 am
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Oct 18, 2015, 9:40 am
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Oct 18, 2015, 10:29 am
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Oct 18, 2015, 10:30 am
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