2007 AAdvantage status year repurchase/buyback (consolidated)
Dec 15, 2006, 9:40 am
#1
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2007 AAdvantage status year repurchase/buyback (consolidated)
Here's the link:
http://www.aa.com/content/urls/elite...RL&title=elite
It says "Coming January 2008" right now, but it's obviously a typo based on the content of the page.
http://www.aa.com/content/urls/elite...RL&title=elite
It says "Coming January 2008" right now, but it's obviously a typo based on the content of the page.
Dec 15, 2006, 11:10 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Too bad. This is one program they should get rid of entirely.
Dec 15, 2006, 11:14 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Dec 15, 2006, 12:00 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Westford MA - AA PLT, 1.5MM, Lifetime AC, AAdvantage since 1981
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There was a period of about 6 or 7 years when job responsibilities were shifting and I made elite every other year. That meant I was elite when I wasn't flying and ZIPPO when I was flying! I would have loved this program!
And I believe this is exactly the segment AA is targeting--long-term frequent flyers who had an off year in 2006, but who know they will fly more in 2007.
And I believe this is exactly the segment AA is targeting--long-term frequent flyers who had an off year in 2006, but who know they will fly more in 2007.
Dec 15, 2006, 12:06 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2004
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AA's Status Buyback Program Has Returned!
Dec 15, 2006, 12:33 pm
#6
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its not a bad deal for AA; it probably costs the traveler more than if they actually flew the BIS miles. I don't see this taking away from any EXP's at least (which keeps me happy as long as I'm EXP); I can see how some plats or Gold's may not like it though
Dec 15, 2006, 12:39 pm
#7
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I think it would be less obtrusive it it were only allowed for those with, say 10% of the target (45K, 22.5K). This would seem like less of a watering down effect, IMO.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Dec 15, 2006, 12:49 pm
#8
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Something like that would make more sense. I always find it odd that a "frequent" flyer program has this status renewal silliness for people who didn't frequently fly. I have flown TACA/COPA a couple of times this year with slightly better routing however that was after requalifying for PLT in August. If this continues, for the slight cost, I might not worry about trying for my 50K in 2007.
Dec 15, 2006, 12:50 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Does anybody have any numbers as to how many people have taken up this opportunity when offered in the past for Gold and for Platinum?
Dec 15, 2006, 12:52 pm
#10
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Let's not forget that this is a one time deal.
All current AAdvantage Platinum and AAdvantage Gold members are eligible to participate in this offer provided they have flown at least one elite qualifying segment during 2006. Members who participated in the 2006 offer are not eligible to extend their status through this offer for the 2007 membership year.
All current AAdvantage Platinum and AAdvantage Gold members are eligible to participate in this offer provided they have flown at least one elite qualifying segment during 2006. Members who participated in the 2006 offer are not eligible to extend their status through this offer for the 2007 membership year.
Dec 15, 2006, 12:53 pm
#11
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Maybe it's more expensive for those who are fairly close to requalification, but I doubt that anyone who lacks a good portion of the needed miles/point/segments can earn them for less than the buyback purchase price.
Dec 15, 2006, 12:57 pm
#12
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The way I understand it, it's not necessarily a one time deal. It just can be done two years in a row. I don't think there's anything preventing someone who used the program previous to last year from using it again.
Whoops! I meant "can't" be done two years in a row.
Whoops! I meant "can't" be done two years in a row.
Last edited by oklAAhoma; Dec 15, 2006 at 1:09 pm
Dec 15, 2006, 1:01 pm
#13
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Let's say you were Plat in 05, bought into Plat in 06, so what would you be buying now? Gold??? why? you will get it anyway....
Dec 15, 2006, 1:10 pm
#14
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Dec 15, 2006, 1:14 pm
#15
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I was thinking more of someone who used the buyback program in 04, earned his/her status in 05, yet will fail to requalify in 06. The way I understand it, this person is be eligible to use the program again this year.