Originally Posted by
boston aa flyer
I know Gold isn't really worth much... but someone who i just hired recently told me that AA gave him and all of his MBA classmates free gold status for a year and a half for nothing. all they had to do was sign up for AAdvantage.
Ridiculous.
not sure how that's ridiculous. Hyatt and Hilton both gave me complimentary gold status years ago in their attempt to get my business before I ever stayed there. AA is just trying to build some loyalty with a desirable demographic.