Originally Posted by
gotcha3
Did I just miss the email....or was it very recently sent? BTW, thanks all for the great info!
I received the following email on December 6, 2023 announcing the change:
As an AAdvantage® credit cardmember, you earn LoyaltyPoints on everyday purchases, which is a great way to reach AAdvantage® status and Loyalty Point Rewards.
With a few months left in the status qualification year, we wanted to make you aware of a change we’ve made to reaching status with your AAdvantage® credit card.
What has changed?
The LoyaltyPoints you earn on AAdvantage® credit card* purchases between March 1 and the end of February of the following year count toward the current status qualification year.
This means you can earn LoyaltyPoints through February 29, 2024, instead of your last statement close date of the qualification year.
What will this look like?
As an example, if your monthly AAdvantage® credit card statement closes on March 5 (which includes purchases posted to your credit card account between February 6 and March 5), all the LoyaltyPoints earned from purchases made between February 6 through 29 will count toward 2024 status. All LoyaltyPoints earned between March 1 and 5 count toward the 2025 qualification year.
It may take up to 8 – 10 weeks after March 5 to post to your account, in this example.
What happens on March 1?
The new status qualification year begins and your Loyalty Point balance resets to zero. You can then begin earning toward status from March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025.
How can I earn Loyalty Points faster as an AAdvantage® credit cardmember?
Along with flying, we recommend engaging with our partners using your AAdvantage® credit card.