2010 AAdvantage status renewal / requalification questions / issues (consolidated)
Nov 22, 2009, 1:09 pm
#31
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: LAX
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Posts: 606
My father will qualify for EXP at the end of the month once AA posts the DEQM miles he has earned for November. That said, will AA update his status to reflect EXP if he calls the Advantage customer service desk now?
He is flying for the holiday's next week, and it would be nice for the new status to be reflected. (I am a UA flyer, and UA posts DEQM's every Friday)
Thoughts?
He is flying for the holiday's next week, and it would be nice for the new status to be reflected. (I am a UA flyer, and UA posts DEQM's every Friday)
Thoughts?
Nov 22, 2009, 1:22 pm
#32
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My father will qualify for EXP at the end of the month once AA posts the DEQM miles he has earned for November. That said, will AA update his status to reflect EXP if he calls the Advantage customer service desk now?
He is flying for the holiday's next week, and it would be nice for the new status to be reflected. (I am a UA flyer, and UA posts DEQM's every Friday)
Thoughts?
He is flying for the holiday's next week, and it would be nice for the new status to be reflected. (I am a UA flyer, and UA posts DEQM's every Friday)
Thoughts?
Nov 22, 2009, 1:49 pm
#33
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Global Services 1MM,, AA Exec Plat. Hilton Honors Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 606
Interesting how AA only does a DEQM sweep at the end of the month... oh well- still a fantastic promotion, can't complain!
Nov 25, 2009, 8:01 am
#34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 5
3000 EQM's from Platinum requalify, need help!
I need 3000 elite qualifying mile to requalify for Platinum by the end of this year, unfortunately though I am not flying again until January.
Does anyone anywhere have any new info on any possible way to earm eqm's without flying? I will do anything other than fly or pay AA $600 to keep status at end of year.
I know this question has been repeated in similar posts, but no new info added, and I'm desperate, can't bear to go back to gold
Thanks in advance.
Does anyone anywhere have any new info on any possible way to earm eqm's without flying? I will do anything other than fly or pay AA $600 to keep status at end of year.
I know this question has been repeated in similar posts, but no new info added, and I'm desperate, can't bear to go back to gold
Thanks in advance.
Nov 25, 2009, 8:04 am
#35
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Home Airports: CAE/CLT
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Posts: 5,452
If you are as desperate as you say, you better get on the plane.
Nov 25, 2009, 8:06 am
#36
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Nov 25, 2009, 8:08 am
#37
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Nov 25, 2009, 8:35 am
#38
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: London UK
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Nov 25, 2009, 9:05 am
#39
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Nov 25, 2009, 10:16 am
#40
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Long Beach, CA
Programs: AA PLT,1.4MM
Posts: 280
With the promo, you really only need 1,500 miles. That's easy and you still have until Dec. 15th to do it. What's the problem?
Nov 25, 2009, 10:56 am
#41
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: AA Gold, *wood Gold, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 928
Really! I was 3,024 miles short from requalifying from gold. I flew to SAT and back through ORD last week to get my miles. It was exhausting because I was gone altogether 13-plus hours but it was worth it to me. The dude's gotta fly or pay or join me in the gold ranks. And hope the pay option is available after two double-mile promotions. I figure it will be but obviously no guarantee. Flying is a guarantee.
Nov 25, 2009, 11:05 am
#42
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Nov 25, 2009, 11:29 am
#43
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: AA EXP 2.5 MM, AA Concierge Key
Posts: 320
As noted, calling now won't help since they won't decide until next year...after it's too late to do anything about it.
Also, since they had two double qualifying miles promotions this year, they may be less inclined to let anything slide. I'd play it safe and take one more flight.
Cheers.
Also, since they had two double qualifying miles promotions this year, they may be less inclined to let anything slide. I'd play it safe and take one more flight.
Cheers.
What's your longterm track record with AA? Have you been elite with them for a few years? Not sure if that plays into their thinking at all. If you call, you might point out your longterm loyalty, et cetera.
If you're concerned, I'd heed the advice of others and jump on a plane. There are some excellent deals out there right now, so unless you're not near a hub it shouldn't be too painful financially speaking.
Nov 25, 2009, 9:00 pm
#44
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PIT/DFW/MEL; AA Exec. Platinum & 4MM, QF WP
Posts: 7,689
Even if AA did have non-flying ways to get EQM's, would they cost less than $600 or take up less time than flying ca 1500 miles ex-SAN? not likely. EQM offers on other airlines tend to require pretty high volumes of credit card spend or the like.
Oh well, for next year, there's always US Airways. They'll sell you any status you like, outright. no messy flying at all.