2010 AAdvantage status renewal / requalification questions / issues (consolidated)
Dec 21, 2009, 3:48 pm
#151
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,043
Dec 21, 2009, 4:00 pm
#152
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: AA LT PLT, DL PLT, HH DIA, IHG PLT, Hertz PLT, Bonvoy GLD, Avis Pres Club
Posts: 1,265
I wouldn't state this with such certainly unless you have a definitive and reliable source. What has been done in the past may, or may not, happen going forward. With two double mileage promotions this year, there is justifiable reason to question whether this will happen for 2009. Again- unless you have a viable source that has already committed that it will.
Cheers.
Cheers.
If you have reason to doubt the information on the Wiki, perhaps all of us FTers should stop sending newbies there for information...or at least try to change the information therein.
I apologize if I incorrectly stated or implied that it was a defined benefit of the AAdvantage program. It is an unstated benefit.
Dec 21, 2009, 4:02 pm
#153
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: UA 1K, AA 2MM, Bonvoy LT Plt, Mets fan
Posts: 5,073
I will be flying ORD - LHR tomorrow morning. When I land, I will be 428 miles short of PLT. I will be flying back in 2009 so I know I will make it to PLT, however, is there any way of convincing someone at AA to make me PLT before I leave...my main reason (as selfish as it might be) is having access to the admirals club at LHR before we leave. Flying business to LHR, economy back....any advice or is there no hope? Thanks.
Dec 21, 2009, 4:06 pm
#154
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 3,049
Easy there, tiger. Don't rip my head off just yet. My "viable source" is the oft referred to AAdvantage Elite Wiki found at:http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...evels_%28AA%29
Dec 21, 2009, 4:13 pm
#155
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: London UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,044
This is rather different to your first post which made it sound like a certainty, nor will it help in the OP's situation as it can't be requested before year end as noted by Mark_T.
Last edited by britenbsas; Dec 21, 2009 at 4:17 pm Reason: Sp.
Dec 21, 2009, 4:21 pm
#156
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP & million miler
Posts: 3,992
Easy there, tiger. Don't rip my head off just yet. My "viable source" is the oft referred to AAdvantage Elite Wiki found at:http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...evels_%28AA%29
If you have reason to doubt the information on the Wiki, perhaps all of us FTers should stop sending newbies there for information...or at least try to change the information therein.
I apologize if I incorrectly stated or implied that it was a defined benefit of the AAdvantage program. It is an unstated benefit.
If you have reason to doubt the information on the Wiki, perhaps all of us FTers should stop sending newbies there for information...or at least try to change the information therein.
I apologize if I incorrectly stated or implied that it was a defined benefit of the AAdvantage program. It is an unstated benefit.
Dec 21, 2009, 4:31 pm
#157
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,535
Easy there, tiger. Don't rip my head off just yet. My "viable source" is the oft referred to AAdvantage Elite Wiki found at:http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...evels_%28AA%29
If you have reason to doubt the information on the Wiki, perhaps all of us FTers should stop sending newbies there for information...or at least try to change the information therein.
If you have reason to doubt the information on the Wiki, perhaps all of us FTers should stop sending newbies there for information...or at least try to change the information therein.
I believe that brp (apologies for speaking for you) was mainly trying to point out that relying on an unofficial policy can lead to tragedy. Since its not a defined benefit, relying on past practice carries some risk and the 'user' should be aware of the risks before deciding on what to do. Your post seemed to imply that it was a guaranteed fact, when the wiki does indicate that it has been past practice but future practices may change.
Cheers.
Dec 21, 2009, 5:06 pm
#158
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
As others have stated, no. The statistical probability of convincing AC staff of providing lounge access to a person with demonstrated Gold status and in economy is probably close to that of a carrot walking in from the field. Uh, whassup, red?
The probability of making Platinum on the return trip is inversely proportional to the previous example.
Congratulations.
The question and resultant thread have been merged into the qual / requal thread, as it is most closely related to status qualification.
The probability of making Platinum on the return trip is inversely proportional to the previous example.
Congratulations.
The question and resultant thread have been merged into the qual / requal thread, as it is most closely related to status qualification.
I will be flying ORD - LHR tomorrow morning. When I land, I will be 428 miles short of PLT. I will be flying back in 2009 so I know I will make it to PLT, however, is there any way of convincing someone at AA to make me PLT before I leave...my main reason (as selfish as it might be) is having access to the admirals club at LHR before we leave. Flying business to LHR, economy back....any advice or is there no hope? Thanks.
Dec 21, 2009, 5:24 pm
#159
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP & million miler
Posts: 3,992
Dec 21, 2009, 9:27 pm
#160
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,418
there is no hope.
Dec 21, 2009, 9:39 pm
#161
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PIT/DFW/MEL; AA Exec. Platinum & 4MM, QF WP
Posts: 7,689
Easy there, tiger. Don't rip my head off just yet. My "viable source" is the oft referred to AAdvantage Elite Wiki found at:http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...evels_%28AA%29
If you have reason to doubt the information on the Wiki, perhaps all of us FTers should stop sending newbies there for information...or at least try to change the information therein.
I apologize if I incorrectly stated or implied that it was a defined benefit of the AAdvantage program. It is an unstated benefit.
If you have reason to doubt the information on the Wiki, perhaps all of us FTers should stop sending newbies there for information...or at least try to change the information therein.
I apologize if I incorrectly stated or implied that it was a defined benefit of the AAdvantage program. It is an unstated benefit.
the carrot has a much better chance.
Dec 22, 2009, 6:07 am
#162
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 42
46,566 points(3,434 until Platinum)
49,110 miles(890 until Platinum)
17 segments(43 until Platinum)
This is my deal. I am close to platinum but just short. My question is whether or not I can BUY the miles needed to reach Platinum status. Or what are my options regarding achieving Platinum. Can I buy a ticket and simply download my boarding pass from the internet without ever actually flying?
I've thumbed through these 11 pages of mind-numbing posts of suggestions and such with little hard information. My questions are specific.
49,110 miles(890 until Platinum)
17 segments(43 until Platinum)
This is my deal. I am close to platinum but just short. My question is whether or not I can BUY the miles needed to reach Platinum status. Or what are my options regarding achieving Platinum. Can I buy a ticket and simply download my boarding pass from the internet without ever actually flying?
I've thumbed through these 11 pages of mind-numbing posts of suggestions and such with little hard information. My questions are specific.
Dec 22, 2009, 6:12 am
#163
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,389
46,566 points(3,434 until Platinum)
49,110 miles(890 until Platinum)
17 segments(43 until Platinum)
This is my deal. I am close to platinum but just short. My question is whether or not I can BUY the miles needed to reach Platinum status. Or what are my options regarding achieving Platinum. Can I buy a ticket and simply download my boarding pass from the internet without ever actually flying?
I've thumbed through these 11 pages of mind-numbing posts of suggestions and such with little hard information. My questions are specific.
49,110 miles(890 until Platinum)
17 segments(43 until Platinum)
This is my deal. I am close to platinum but just short. My question is whether or not I can BUY the miles needed to reach Platinum status. Or what are my options regarding achieving Platinum. Can I buy a ticket and simply download my boarding pass from the internet without ever actually flying?
I've thumbed through these 11 pages of mind-numbing posts of suggestions and such with little hard information. My questions are specific.
Dec 22, 2009, 6:15 am
#164
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
So fly the cheapest round trip to anywhere before 12/31 and you'll make Platinum.
Good luck.
Dec 22, 2009, 6:19 am
#165
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SJC/VCE
Programs: AA PLT (2.9+ MM), HH GLD, Hyatt Diamond, SPG PLT
Posts: 10,161
I will be flying ORD - LHR tomorrow morning. When I land, I will be 428 miles short of PLT. I will be flying back in 2009 so I know I will make it to PLT, however, is there any way of convincing someone at AA to make me PLT before I leave...my main reason (as selfish as it might be) is having access to the admirals club at LHR before we leave. Flying business to LHR, economy back....any advice or is there no hope? Thanks.