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Update: As of 22 Dec 2014, Trial Preferred is no longer accepting new enrollments. If you're currently enrolled in Trial Preferred, you'll continue to receive Preferred benefits and accrue toward status through the remainder of your Trial period. Your 2015 Preferred status earned through Trial will transfer to AAdvantage once we combine the programs in the second quarter of 2015.
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Are you new to Dividend Miles? Enjoy the benefits of Preferred status now through the Trial Preferred program. Get priority check-in and boarding, unlimited upgrades to First Class and more during your 90-day trial period.
Here's how to get Preferred status
Choose and purchase your level of Preferred status, then fly with US. It's that easy to get all the benefits of Preferred status.
Learn more about Preferred
Upgrade to Preferred
Preferred status / cost Silver – $200 Gold – $400 Platinum – $600
Then, over the next 90 days, fly a minimum number of miles on flights operated by US Airways or American Airlines to keep your Preferred status through February 29, 2016. If your trial began on or before June 30, 2014, you'll maintain your Preferred status through February 28, 2015.
The Trial Preferred program is the quickest way to get to Preferred status. Just enroll online to try Preferred on for size today.
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Terms & Conditions
This program is available only to non-Preferred members. Dividend Miles members must fly a minimum number of miles or segments to keep Preferred status for the remainder of the program year. Bonus miles earned based on class of service do not count toward Preferred status. Members may enroll in the Trial Preferred program only once in any consecutive 12-month period. Members who did not requalify for Preferred status for the current year are not eligible to participate in the Trial Preferred program. Only elite-qualifying miles earned on flights operated by US Airways, US Airways Express, American Airlines and American Eagle can be applied toward the Trial Preferred program. The program participation fee is non-refundable. Federal excise tax of 7.5% will be added to the purchase price. Only bookings made after the member's status has been upgraded reflect his or her new status. Preferred status earned through the Trial Preferred program is only valid in the Dividend Miles program through February 29, 2016 for members who purchased Trial Preferred after June 30, 2014. Members who purchased Trial Preferred on or before June 30, 2014 will retain their earned Preferred status through February 28, 2015. Associated First Class upgrade benefits are based on availability and only available on US Airways and US Airways Express-operated flights.
Wiki updated 7 Dec 2014
Update: As of 22 Dec 2014, Trial Preferred is no longer accepting new enrollments. If you're currently enrolled in Trial Preferred, you'll continue to receive Preferred benefits and accrue toward status through the remainder of your Trial period. Your 2015 Preferred status earned through Trial will transfer to AAdvantage once we combine the programs in the second quarter of 2015.
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Try Preferred status on for size <Link>
Are you new to Dividend Miles? Enjoy the benefits of Preferred status now through the Trial Preferred program. Get priority check-in and boarding, unlimited upgrades to First Class and more during your 90-day trial period.
Here's how to get Preferred status
Choose and purchase your level of Preferred status, then fly with US. It's that easy to get all the benefits of Preferred status.
Learn more about Preferred
Upgrade to Preferred
Preferred status / cost Silver – $200 Gold – $400 Platinum – $600
Then, over the next 90 days, fly a minimum number of miles on flights operated by US Airways or American Airlines to keep your Preferred status through February 29, 2016. If your trial began on or before June 30, 2014, you'll maintain your Preferred status through February 28, 2015.
- Silver: Fly 7,500 miles or 10 segments
- Gold: Fly 15,000 miles or 20 segments
- Platinum: Fly 22,500 miles or 30 segments
- Chairman's: Fly 30,000 miles or 40 segments
The Trial Preferred program is the quickest way to get to Preferred status. Just enroll online to try Preferred on for size today.
Enroll in Tral Preferred
Terms & Conditions
This program is available only to non-Preferred members. Dividend Miles members must fly a minimum number of miles or segments to keep Preferred status for the remainder of the program year. Bonus miles earned based on class of service do not count toward Preferred status. Members may enroll in the Trial Preferred program only once in any consecutive 12-month period. Members who did not requalify for Preferred status for the current year are not eligible to participate in the Trial Preferred program. Only elite-qualifying miles earned on flights operated by US Airways, US Airways Express, American Airlines and American Eagle can be applied toward the Trial Preferred program. The program participation fee is non-refundable. Federal excise tax of 7.5% will be added to the purchase price. Only bookings made after the member's status has been upgraded reflect his or her new status. Preferred status earned through the Trial Preferred program is only valid in the Dividend Miles program through February 29, 2016 for members who purchased Trial Preferred after June 30, 2014. Members who purchased Trial Preferred on or before June 30, 2014 will retain their earned Preferred status through February 28, 2015. Associated First Class upgrade benefits are based on availability and only available on US Airways and US Airways Express-operated flights.
Wiki updated 7 Dec 2014
Trial Preferred Status (merged) [Master Thread]
#1711
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: LHR, SAN
Programs: BA GGL, AA PLT, VS-curious
Posts: 1,487
I had my daughter's US number in a booking that ended up crediting to AA. Currently being resolved by phone, and has involved a few HUCAs as some US staff said it was not possible to make changes after the fact. Eventually got to someone who said it wasn't a problem, but still waiting for the miles to credit.
#1712
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: RDU
Posts: 735
Just landed in HKG with AA (delayed) and was surprised to see all of my miles posted even the DFW-HKG flight! So, very nice to know flights are being posted each day.
However, I did not see the bonus miles post (per my Platinum status - I am doing the Platinum trial). Is this normal? Will it show eventually or do I need to fight this with USDM desk? Any experiences?
Thanks!
However, I did not see the bonus miles post (per my Platinum status - I am doing the Platinum trial). Is this normal? Will it show eventually or do I need to fight this with USDM desk? Any experiences?
Thanks!
#1713
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, spg gold, hhdiamond
Posts: 1,594
I had my daughter's US number in a booking that ended up crediting to AA. Currently being resolved by phone, and has involved a few HUCAs as some US staff said it was not possible to make changes after the fact. Eventually got to someone who said it wasn't a problem, but still waiting for the miles to credit.
#1714
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 223
US Preferred Trial: Lounge Access?
Apologies if this has been asked before: Could someone walk me through lounge access while on the US Preferred Trial?
I paid $400 for the Preferred challenge so I have Gold status until March. I'm doing a YYZ-DFW-HKG roundtrip on AA next week and am wondering about my lounge access options. Am I able to access the following lounges:
1) Admirals Club in YYZ T3
2) Admirals Club in DFW
3) CX "The Wing" in HKG (upon departure)
Loungebuddy and other sources online say that Oneworld Sapphire members have access to these lounges, but what exactly are the logistics? I currently don't have any US Preferred card (I'll be hitting the Gold and Plat levels on this trip) so how do I show them my proof of status? Are they going to see it just by scanning my boarding pass? Or should I show them the US Airways website on my phone where it says I have Gold status?
Thanks in advance for any input.
I paid $400 for the Preferred challenge so I have Gold status until March. I'm doing a YYZ-DFW-HKG roundtrip on AA next week and am wondering about my lounge access options. Am I able to access the following lounges:
1) Admirals Club in YYZ T3
2) Admirals Club in DFW
3) CX "The Wing" in HKG (upon departure)
Loungebuddy and other sources online say that Oneworld Sapphire members have access to these lounges, but what exactly are the logistics? I currently don't have any US Preferred card (I'll be hitting the Gold and Plat levels on this trip) so how do I show them my proof of status? Are they going to see it just by scanning my boarding pass? Or should I show them the US Airways website on my phone where it says I have Gold status?
Thanks in advance for any input.
#1715
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: LHR, SAN
Programs: BA GGL, AA PLT, VS-curious
Posts: 1,487
I'm going to have to call in and get it done manually when I get home (travelling for another week) but I was assured it would happen automatically so didn't do so earlier.
What can or cannot be done seems to vary by agent very much with US, in my brief experience with them. I'm doing a lot more HUCA these days, but I wonder if that is because I don't have status with US so I'm comparing apples and oranges.
#1716
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,894
Apologies if this has been asked before: Could someone walk me through lounge access while on the US Preferred Trial?
I paid $400 for the Preferred challenge so I have Gold status until March. I'm doing a YYZ-DFW-HKG roundtrip on AA next week and am wondering about my lounge access options. Am I able to access the following lounges:
1) Admirals Club in YYZ T3
2) Admirals Club in DFW
3) CX "The Wing" in HKG (upon departure)
Loungebuddy and other sources online say that Oneworld Sapphire members have access to these lounges, but what exactly are the logistics? I currently don't have any US Preferred card (I'll be hitting the Gold and Plat levels on this trip) so how do I show them my proof of status? Are they going to see it just by scanning my boarding pass? Or should I show them the US Airways website on my phone where it says I have Gold status?
Thanks in advance for any input.
I paid $400 for the Preferred challenge so I have Gold status until March. I'm doing a YYZ-DFW-HKG roundtrip on AA next week and am wondering about my lounge access options. Am I able to access the following lounges:
1) Admirals Club in YYZ T3
2) Admirals Club in DFW
3) CX "The Wing" in HKG (upon departure)
Loungebuddy and other sources online say that Oneworld Sapphire members have access to these lounges, but what exactly are the logistics? I currently don't have any US Preferred card (I'll be hitting the Gold and Plat levels on this trip) so how do I show them my proof of status? Are they going to see it just by scanning my boarding pass? Or should I show them the US Airways website on my phone where it says I have Gold status?
Thanks in advance for any input.
#1717
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: RDU
Posts: 735
Apologies if this has been asked before: Could someone walk me through lounge access while on the US Preferred Trial?
I paid $400 for the Preferred challenge so I have Gold status until March. I'm doing a YYZ-DFW-HKG roundtrip on AA next week and am wondering about my lounge access options. Am I able to access the following lounges:
1) Admirals Club in YYZ T3
2) Admirals Club in DFW
3) CX "The Wing" in HKG (upon departure)
Loungebuddy and other sources online say that Oneworld Sapphire members have access to these lounges, but what exactly are the logistics? I currently don't have any US Preferred card (I'll be hitting the Gold and Plat levels on this trip) so how do I show them my proof of status? Are they going to see it just by scanning my boarding pass? Or should I show them the US Airways website on my phone where it says I have Gold status?
Thanks in advance for any input.
I paid $400 for the Preferred challenge so I have Gold status until March. I'm doing a YYZ-DFW-HKG roundtrip on AA next week and am wondering about my lounge access options. Am I able to access the following lounges:
1) Admirals Club in YYZ T3
2) Admirals Club in DFW
3) CX "The Wing" in HKG (upon departure)
Loungebuddy and other sources online say that Oneworld Sapphire members have access to these lounges, but what exactly are the logistics? I currently don't have any US Preferred card (I'll be hitting the Gold and Plat levels on this trip) so how do I show them my proof of status? Are they going to see it just by scanning my boarding pass? Or should I show them the US Airways website on my phone where it says I have Gold status?
Thanks in advance for any input.
I'd recommend "The Bridge" in HKG. It is a great new lounge and will be closer to your gate.
#1718
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 223
Awesome, thanks for the tip. Looking forward to checking it out.
#1719
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DCA
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 947
Does anybody have experience with getting the TP window extended because itineraries get wiped out in bad weather?
#1720
Used to be 'flymanbeast'
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Delta silver/marriot platinum
Posts: 2,795
If my trial ends on feb 27th does it mean it will end in the morning or evening?
#1721
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: RDU
Posts: 735
So has everyone's information in the emails been wrong? My '60 days in' email said ~6,900 miles flown when in actuality it's ~27,000.
#1724
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: COS
Programs: AA EXP, MR Silver
Posts: 148
I did no flying the first month of my trial, so I guess there was nothing to report, then I completed my trial in the next month and was chairman's before the 60th day came around.
If you're ever worried about your trial and mileage, just call the DM preferred desk and ask the rep to give you your current status.
#1725
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: FL35
Programs: DL DM, AS MVPG, AA PP, UA 1K, Bonvoy Plat, Hyatt Globalist, HH Gold, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Natl EE
Posts: 420