2010 AAdvantage status renewal / requalification questions / issues (consolidated)
Dec 3, 2009, 4:51 pm
#61
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Dec 3, 2009, 4:55 pm
#62
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Many thanks to all of you who have replied withg comments and suggestions. I will explore the possibility to explain her case to AA. Being myself and EXP hopefully some consideration might be given. BTW, a good friend just told me that he thinks that in my case once you reach 25K above the 100K threshold of EXPs, in the same calendar year, you are offered a gift by AA with several options including the one of giving a gold card membership for a year to somebody else. Is this true?
Many thanks
Many thanks
https://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/elite.j...oryId=16122998
Dec 3, 2009, 4:58 pm
#63
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Many thanks to all of you who have replied withg comments and suggestions. I will explore the possibility to explain her case to AA. Being myself and EXP hopefully some consideration might be given. BTW, a good friend just told me that he thinks that in my case once you reach 25K above the 100K threshold of EXPs, in the same calendar year, you are offered a gift by AA with several options including the one of giving a gold card membership for a year to somebody else. Is this true?
Many thanks
Many thanks
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/eliteStr...e=eliterewards
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
May I suggest you stick around here quite a bit longer and become a much more informed EXP. The shared knowledge here is invaluable.
Dec 3, 2009, 4:59 pm
#64
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When during the pregnancy are you not allowed to fly anymore?
I worry because my mom flew a transpac in Y when she was 8 months pregnant with me in the tummy. Now I wonder if I'm retarrded.
I worry because my mom flew a transpac in Y when she was 8 months pregnant with me in the tummy. Now I wonder if I'm retarrded.
Dec 3, 2009, 5:03 pm
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Dec 3, 2009, 5:03 pm
#66
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It was mentioned in post #9. Also, it is on aa.com, and we have an extensive thread on the topic.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/eliteStr...e=eliterewards
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
May I suggest you stick around here quite a bit longer and become a much more informed EXP. The shared knowledge here is invaluable.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/eliteStr...e=eliterewards
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
May I suggest you stick around here quite a bit longer and become a much more informed EXP. The shared knowledge here is invaluable.
Can't tell you how many times this board has been informative, helpful, or just entertaining to read.
Last edited by Doghound; Dec 3, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Dec 3, 2009, 5:07 pm
#67
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Dec 3, 2009, 5:19 pm
#68
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Thank you all. Just registered on the promo as suggested in post #9. As already suggested by some of you, I will be actively learning here more about how to be an educated EXP...awesome forum... Just found you guys today.
Cheers!^
Cheers!^
Dec 3, 2009, 5:33 pm
#70
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Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; PalmSource/Palm-D060; Blazer/4.5) 16;320x320)
There is always much discussion whether most EXP's know much about the program. Double EQM, double eqp ect.
Here the OP seems intelligent but NOT knowledgeable about the ins & outs of EXP although clearly flys a lot!
There is always much discussion whether most EXP's know much about the program. Double EQM, double eqp ect.
Here the OP seems intelligent but NOT knowledgeable about the ins & outs of EXP although clearly flys a lot!
Dec 3, 2009, 5:35 pm
#71
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Welcome to FT.
While I'm not going to repeat the responses the others have made (pretty much covered it: ELTRW, appealing to AA, auction, buyback), I do welcome you to FT from my own personal experience as well.
I too stumbled upon FT back on February 2006 for the sole purpose of googling what I could do with 25,000 miles in my AAdvantage account. At the time it was only three months since I created my account so really didn't know anything about the program.
When I stumbled upon FT, I opened a pandora's box
3 years later, I now have EXP status two years in a row + achieved GLD status for life becoming an 1MM. I've used two round-the-world business class award tickets that makes all of co-workers drool with envy. My boss even suspected me doing something illegal because he couldn't fathom why a random $40k/year earning Joe like me could get to do something he's been saving up for until he retires...and doing that TWICE!
As everyone has said, the wealth of knowledge that lies around in this forum is priceless. But don't get too addicted...you'll end up reading forum every hour, and checking your AAdvantage mileage balance more than three times a day LOL
While I'm not going to repeat the responses the others have made (pretty much covered it: ELTRW, appealing to AA, auction, buyback), I do welcome you to FT from my own personal experience as well.
I too stumbled upon FT back on February 2006 for the sole purpose of googling what I could do with 25,000 miles in my AAdvantage account. At the time it was only three months since I created my account so really didn't know anything about the program.
When I stumbled upon FT, I opened a pandora's box
3 years later, I now have EXP status two years in a row + achieved GLD status for life becoming an 1MM. I've used two round-the-world business class award tickets that makes all of co-workers drool with envy. My boss even suspected me doing something illegal because he couldn't fathom why a random $40k/year earning Joe like me could get to do something he's been saving up for until he retires...and doing that TWICE!
As everyone has said, the wealth of knowledge that lies around in this forum is priceless. But don't get too addicted...you'll end up reading forum every hour, and checking your AAdvantage mileage balance more than three times a day LOL
Dec 3, 2009, 8:39 pm
#72
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pepiny2k: Welcome to FT! May I offer a somewhat different perspective. If your wife is not going to fly a lot by herself next year, she does not need Gold status. For a couple traveling together, it is sufficient for one to be an elite. Good luck.
Dec 4, 2009, 8:25 am
#73
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Valid perspective aktchi....next year she will need to travel around two or three times by herself on 8+ hour flights only...so i guess it is relative to everyone what is the definition of traveling "a lot". Nonetheless, i think my wife and I should also assess the perspective you are bringing as well. Many thanks!
Dec 5, 2009, 6:57 am
#74
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retard
-verb (used with object)
1. to make slow; delay the development or progress of (an action, process, etc.); hinder or impede.
–verb (used without object)
2. to be delayed.
my mother wasn't a party to this (thankfully)
Dec 8, 2009, 8:16 am
#75
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: dallas, tx, usa
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Best Way To Getting My Gold Status Back?
I typically have flown 25,000 - 30,000 miles per year putting me in the Gold on the AA program. But this past year I only flew about 13,000 miles. I guess I'll be loosing my Gold status soon after the turn of the year. Other than taking the Gold Challenge (which last I checked AA wanted to charge me for), or flying 25,000 mi...is there another way for me to quickly retain my Gold status?
Any tips are appreciated. Thanks.
Any tips are appreciated. Thanks.