Originally Posted by
tom911
You might also consider an EXP challenge once you reach 1K (I know a Platinum challenge is 10,000 points in 90 days but not sure about the EXP challenge--might be 25,000 points in 90 days---AA will put it all in writing should you reach that point).
yes the current EXP challenge one I just got was 25,000 points in 90 days.
Originally Posted by
flyerdude88
Further you can earn your status on EQMs, EQPs, or Segments, so the fact that you only only 0.5 *EQPs* on some fare buckets is irrelevant if you're due to qualify on miles or segments. EQPs are just an alternate way to reward HVFs that fly 4-5 times a year but are buying J/F fares so they provide 1.5 EQPs so you can achieve elite status from 4- 5 flights a year if you're buying paid F / J every flight.
Ah there is the truth about what is bad with the PQD System UA and DL have. They are not rewarding the HVF with a high status level. What is painful is that you are spending their 10k(or more) PQD requirement that you can't waive but they will not give you a 1k status until you fly 100k or 120seg as well. With AA it is one of the three you have to meet not two of the three requirements.