Club promotion 2/14-17 (5,000pqm)
Feb 14, 2012, 12:57 pm
#16
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, National Emerald Executive, TSA Disparager Gold
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I might have jumped on it if the 5k PQMs counted toward my challenge. 
Feb 14, 2012, 1:26 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
Posts: 4,787
I think I'll probably jump on this -- thanks for all the answers. I figure it's kind of like doing a 5k MR for about 8 cpm. (Not quite, because you don't get the RDM, but generally speaking).
While an 8 cpm mileage run isn't exactly anything to write home about, considering that you don't actually need to fly and you also get a year of lounges for free, I think I'll probably do it and get rid of my Amex plat. The one downside that I see is not having access to priority pass, which is good for the AS boardroom; something I actually use.
While an 8 cpm mileage run isn't exactly anything to write home about, considering that you don't actually need to fly and you also get a year of lounges for free, I think I'll probably do it and get rid of my Amex plat. The one downside that I see is not having access to priority pass, which is good for the AS boardroom; something I actually use.
Feb 14, 2012, 1:52 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: AA-Gold 0.425MM), AS MVP Gold, National EE, Marriott Titanium (LT-G), UA Silver
Posts: 1,136
How soon after I purchase the membership can I use it? Do I have to wait for the card? I'm flying 8 segments within the next week, including the LGA-BRU deal, and would love lounge access (if any exists) in BRU. Problem is that I'm leaving on the 17th.
Last edited by PaceLaw2012; Feb 14, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Feb 14, 2012, 2:03 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: AA-Gold 0.425MM), AS MVP Gold, National EE, Marriott Titanium (LT-G), UA Silver
Posts: 1,136
Well, decided to call Club Services, and they said that there's no way for me to access *A lounges until I get the membership card b/c "our computers arent linked." Fair enough, but unfortunate.
Still think i'm going to jump on this though.
Still think i'm going to jump on this though.
Feb 14, 2012, 2:07 pm
#20
Join Date: May 2005
Location: WAS (DCA, IAD, BWI)
Programs: UA 1K, CO Platinum, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5 *
Posts: 1,314
Feb 14, 2012, 2:13 pm
#21
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,662
I would happily renew for this deal ... except that my membership runs through Oct2012 - so it won't work for me.
Feb 14, 2012, 2:16 pm
#22
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Delta SM, Marriott Plat , Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*, IHG Spire
Posts: 259
I have the Amex Plat, and while it doesn't get me into UA. It can put $200 towards the $375 needed. Also, the lounge access and the SPG Gold is pretty cool too. Brain fart. What's the difference between PQM and RDM?
Feb 14, 2012, 2:26 pm
#23
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: AA-Gold 0.425MM), AS MVP Gold, National EE, Marriott Titanium (LT-G), UA Silver
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RDM = Redeemable-only Miles.
Feb 14, 2012, 3:22 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
You got that right ... I am going to be severely cheesed off if they don't do something like this for the rest of us later in the year.
Feb 14, 2012, 3:27 pm
#25
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
The bad news is that they are right -- you really need some card (including US Gold) to get into one of these places. But mightn't a receipt for a US Club card help ? I did talk my way into an LH *A lounge in CDG with an expired US Platinum card (which also did the trick in KRK, which was a piece of cake by comparison [and, for the record, I was still *A G, but I was traveling before my new card had shown up ...])
Feb 14, 2012, 3:41 pm
#26
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: US Gold Starwoods Platinum Marriott Silver Hyatt Gold Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 14
Prematurely renewed by a week
Darn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good deal too
Darn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good deal too
Feb 14, 2012, 3:45 pm
#27
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
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Feb 14, 2012, 4:04 pm
#28
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BGM/ PHL
Programs: US (Silver, *A Silver), AA, Starbucks (Gold)
Posts: 2,242
Here's my question....
I have a 90 day club membership which I started a few weeks ago. The $120 I paid is fully creditable towards an annual membership my original plan had been to pay the difference and extend in April when client checks start coming in.
If I pay the $255 ballance and extend during this promotion (before the 17th) will I get the 5K bonus PQM's or does it have to be from scratch (because technically my US Club membership year will be from late January and not during this promotion)?
If yes, I may pony up the money now rather than in two months...
I have a 90 day club membership which I started a few weeks ago. The $120 I paid is fully creditable towards an annual membership my original plan had been to pay the difference and extend in April when client checks start coming in.
If I pay the $255 ballance and extend during this promotion (before the 17th) will I get the 5K bonus PQM's or does it have to be from scratch (because technically my US Club membership year will be from late January and not during this promotion)?
If yes, I may pony up the money now rather than in two months...
Feb 14, 2012, 4:45 pm
#29
Join Date: Jan 2003
Programs: American Airlines Platinum, National Executive
Posts: 3,790
Try printing a copy of your credit card receipt or something to show that you've bought it.
Feb 14, 2012, 4:48 pm
#30
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: AA-Gold 0.425MM), AS MVP Gold, National EE, Marriott Titanium (LT-G), UA Silver
Posts: 1,136
Also, I was wondering how long it takes for the 5000PQM to post to the account if I signed up online? Some people say that it was instantaneous, although those were phone signups. It's been 5 hours, and no update, although I wouldn't be surprised if it happened within 3 days.