Originally Posted by
BOB W
It is a targeted offer. You can buy up to 10,000 EQM's for $1650 or 165.,000 miles maximum. This will definitely add to the pool of AS Elites. Not sure how I feel about the 10K mile option when I have spent a lot of time and $ to get there the "right" way.... Not sure why I got the offer since I am already 75K for 2019 on partner miles and will get there pure AS miles on Sunday.
Doesn't bother me in the least, quite appropriate. There are plenty of people who call AS with hard luck stories, looking for some type of accommodation, also those considering MRs to earn status - this addresses both issues.
I WOULD be bothered if AS followed AA by issuing wholesale challenges, offering most anyone interested a shortcut to status.