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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]
#1351
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Glastonbury, CT USA
Programs: Hilton HHonors Diamond, AAdvantage Platinum
Posts: 213
I signed up on line for Trial Preferred on Friday. This morning I got the following email from USAir:
Trial start date: October 11, 2014
Trial end date: January 9, 2015
Welcome to the Trial Preferred program
Thank you for joining the Dividend Miles Trial Preferred program. We upgraded you to Silver Preferred status. To keep your Silver Preferred status through February 29, 2016, you need to fly 7,500 miles or 10 segments on US Airways or US Airways Express flights by January 9, 2015.*
See all your Silver Preferred benefits. Be sure to call Reservations at 800-428-4322 to update your future reservations with your new status. We hope you enjoy being Preferred and look forward to seeing you on a flight soon!I was under the impression that any existing reservations would automatically show the status, but I called anyway. The agent was very nice and said she changed my information on the four existing reservations I have, and even called American and changed it for a flight I had with them. So I don't really understand what the agent was doing, but it does seem you need to call if you sign up for Trial Preferred and have existing reservations.
AGS
Trial start date: October 11, 2014
Trial end date: January 9, 2015
Welcome to the Trial Preferred program
Thank you for joining the Dividend Miles Trial Preferred program. We upgraded you to Silver Preferred status. To keep your Silver Preferred status through February 29, 2016, you need to fly 7,500 miles or 10 segments on US Airways or US Airways Express flights by January 9, 2015.*
See all your Silver Preferred benefits. Be sure to call Reservations at 800-428-4322 to update your future reservations with your new status. We hope you enjoy being Preferred and look forward to seeing you on a flight soon!
AGS
#1352
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,449
I didn't, and am only now considering an appeal based on this information:
..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.
I'm not sure it's even worth a call based upon what Silver Elite will look like going forward.
..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.
I'm not sure it's even worth a call based upon what Silver Elite will look like going forward.
#1353
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,449
I signed up on line for Trial Preferred on Friday. This morning I got the following email from USAir:
Trial start date: October 11, 2014
Trial end date: January 9, 2015
Welcome to the Trial Preferred program
Thank you for joining the Dividend Miles Trial Preferred program. We upgraded you to Silver Preferred status. To keep your Silver Preferred status through February 29, 2016, you need to fly 7,500 miles or 10 segments on US Airways or US Airways Express flights by January 9, 2015.*
See all your Silver Preferred benefits. Be sure to call Reservations at 800-428-4322 to update your future reservations with your new status. We hope you enjoy being Preferred and look forward to seeing you on a flight soon!I was under the impression that any existing reservations would automatically show the status, but I called anyway. The agent was very nice and said she changed my information on the four existing reservations I have, and even called American and changed it for a flight I had with them. So I don't really understand what the agent was doing, but it does seem you need to call if you sign up for Trial Preferred and have existing reservations.
AGS
Trial start date: October 11, 2014
Trial end date: January 9, 2015
Welcome to the Trial Preferred program
Thank you for joining the Dividend Miles Trial Preferred program. We upgraded you to Silver Preferred status. To keep your Silver Preferred status through February 29, 2016, you need to fly 7,500 miles or 10 segments on US Airways or US Airways Express flights by January 9, 2015.*
See all your Silver Preferred benefits. Be sure to call Reservations at 800-428-4322 to update your future reservations with your new status. We hope you enjoy being Preferred and look forward to seeing you on a flight soon!
AGS
#1354
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,808
"My Iberian ticketed flights on US and AA metal did not count toward the trial program but did count toward elite qualifying miles. I think I'm SOL on those flights but might try an appeal."
#1355
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,449
Code share flights DO NOT COUNT. You were ticketed on iberian but flew US/AA that is a codeshare flight.. For the flights to count towards the trail, you HAVE to be ticketed on US/AA and fly US/AA metal.. Pretty simple and straight forward.
#1356
Formerly known as jlars77
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: ORD
Posts: 361
Holy ALL CAPS, simmer down...I really don't care and was just relaying my experience to OP. The policy lacks clarity as the fine print only says the flight must be operated by US and does not delve into codeshare or ticketing specifics. It's great to share your knowledge but I think you could be a bit more tactful as things are a bit nuanced with FFP's mid-merger.
#1357
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,808
Where in the terms and conditions does it say that codeshare flights do not count?
#1358
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,449
It doesn't but in my experience and others codeshare flights do not count, unless something has changed, however, nothing has posted to your account so it means that codeshares do not count.
#1359
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, spg gold, hhdiamond
Posts: 1,594
I believe that you don't understand the definition of code share. AA/US are considered one airline. The terms specifically say ticketed and flown on AA/US a ticket on IB flown on Aa or US is not eligible for this trial preferred discussed many times
#1360
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,808
I fully understand what a codeshare is. My original point is the same. It only says in the terms and conditions that the flight must be operated by US/AA. The fact that you have discussed it many times means nothing to someone reading the terms of the trial and using that as a guideline. I didn't see anything regarding ticketing just operated by.
#1361
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: UA 1k, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, HH Platinum, MLIFE Platinum
Posts: 100
Help with US Platinum Trial
I just signed up for the challenge as I've qualified for 1k a bit earlier this year and have 2-4 international trips planned. The cities I need to go to are: Berlin,&Munich (or Frankfurt). Sydney . Amsterdam and Copenhagen
I need to fly either AA or US metal (no partners) to qualify and 30k miles from SFO
I'd like to get the 30k miles as soon as possible, and in as much comfort as possible (ie Layflat).
From what I can tell, Sydney is out as part of this as no flights go with either of these carriers . This really seems to leave SFO-FRA-MUC..-SFO etc.. but no layflats on this route. I'm not necessarily on a budget but need the pricing to equal out with United and be reasonable.
Any suggestions on good routes?
I need to fly either AA or US metal (no partners) to qualify and 30k miles from SFO
I'd like to get the 30k miles as soon as possible, and in as much comfort as possible (ie Layflat).
From what I can tell, Sydney is out as part of this as no flights go with either of these carriers . This really seems to leave SFO-FRA-MUC..-SFO etc.. but no layflats on this route. I'm not necessarily on a budget but need the pricing to equal out with United and be reasonable.
Any suggestions on good routes?
#1362
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: WFBF
Posts: 963
I suggest not bothering with US Platinum, as today's announcements mean it is a worthless status to earn.
#1363
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: UA 1k, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, HH Platinum, MLIFE Platinum
Posts: 100
The 30,000 miles will push me to Chairman which appears to move to AA Premier Exec which is well worth it unless I'm missing something...
#1364
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 42
I have several questions related to Trial Preferred which I hope someone can answer:
1. Would a flight marketed by AA (eg ticket bought as flight number AA 7434 which is a flight from LHR-KUL operated by Malaysian Airline) qualify as a legitimate flight for miles accumulation for Trial Preferred Status?
2. I already have tickets for travel in December and January with my AA frequent flier number attached to them. Who do I call (is it AA or US) to try and have my AA number replaced with my US Dividend Miles number?
3. I am AA Platinum so I have access to premium seats on flights booked with AA. Once I replace my AA frequent flier number with US DM number, I presume I will lose that benefit - correct?
Thanks for any help.
1. Would a flight marketed by AA (eg ticket bought as flight number AA 7434 which is a flight from LHR-KUL operated by Malaysian Airline) qualify as a legitimate flight for miles accumulation for Trial Preferred Status?
2. I already have tickets for travel in December and January with my AA frequent flier number attached to them. Who do I call (is it AA or US) to try and have my AA number replaced with my US Dividend Miles number?
3. I am AA Platinum so I have access to premium seats on flights booked with AA. Once I replace my AA frequent flier number with US DM number, I presume I will lose that benefit - correct?
Thanks for any help.
#1365
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,449
From what I can tell, Sydney is out as part of this as no flights go with either of these carriers . This really seems to leave SFO-FRA-MUC..-SFO etc.. but no layflats on this route. I'm not necessarily on a budget but need the pricing to equal out with United and be reasonable.
Any suggestions on good routes?
Any suggestions on good routes?