This Gold Elite Promotion is Really Disturbing
It's nice that all these people are getting free elite status, but this is a really disturbing trend.
Obviously, elite status with AA isn't really elite anymore.
Two weeks ago, I wasn't able to upgrade to first for the first time as an EXP (DFW-LAS). Obviously, EXP is being diluted.
I can remember 3 years ago when I first hit gold status and I usually got upgraded most of the time. Now, I can't imagine ever being able to upgrade as a gold member.
Elite status is supposed to reward those travellers who fly AA alot. Now, it seems elite means that you fly a certain segment several times, fly alot in a month's time, or have friends that are EXP.
Elite status certainly isn't reserved for the elite anymore, and I think it's really pathetic.
Anyone know if UA or CO is better at making sure their elite status stays elite?