Originally Posted by
GlobalSights
I checked too. A card would be convenient, but its absence is not a deal-killer. However, I did not like this part:
To attain AAdvantage elite status, members must fly at least four flights on American Airlines or American Eagle within the qualifying year.
Miles are OK, but easier status would be even better (actually the reason I'm looking elsewhere than Finnair).
It is consensus on this forum that AA are not currently enforcing that 4 segment rules for status
even though it exists.
This does not mean AA won't start enforcing it in the future.
e.g. This time last year Qantas were not enforcing their own 4 segment rule - but began doing around February (much to the consternation of US based Qantas FF elites).