Lots of extra EQP - How does that happen?
Apr 23, 2010, 6:54 am
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Lots of extra EQP - How does that happen?
It's not exactly news that AA's system gives out more EQP than it technically should from time to time. This year, however, it seems to be doing so with much greater frequency. Of the 23,215 EQP that have posted to my account this year, fully 20% (4,708) are "bonus points".
Is anyone else seeing this?
(Too bad I make EXP on segments.
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Is anyone else seeing this?
(Too bad I make EXP on segments.
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Apr 23, 2010, 9:03 am
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Yeah,happens all the time. I have an extra 18K EQP (about 60% extra). EQP are almost equal to EQM, and they shouldn't be close. As you noted, nothing at all new.
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Apr 23, 2010, 9:08 am
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They way I'll re-qualify this year is first segments, then miles, and finally points. I don't even look at my EQP
Apr 23, 2010, 9:26 am
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Apr 23, 2010, 9:27 am
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Some of us are opposite.
I qualify always on points, so I watch them. Then I look at miles and then, once in every few months at segments.
Right now I have 89,994 points and 21 segments. I think it is quite wise of AA to let us have all three methods because that evens out the revenue equation without making it ultra-explicit. Anyway anybody who makes it on segments is in serious need of EXP! Far more so that those of us who do most of it on long hauls in paid C or F.
I qualify always on points, so I watch them. Then I look at miles and then, once in every few months at segments.
Right now I have 89,994 points and 21 segments. I think it is quite wise of AA to let us have all three methods because that evens out the revenue equation without making it ultra-explicit. Anyway anybody who makes it on segments is in serious need of EXP! Far more so that those of us who do most of it on long hauls in paid C or F.
Apr 23, 2010, 9:35 am
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Anyway anybody who makes it on segments is in serious need of EXP! Far more so that those of us who do most of it on long hauls in paid C or F.
Apr 23, 2010, 9:36 am
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Cheers.
Apr 23, 2010, 10:15 am
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Yes I am what I'd think is a typical segment qualifier. Last year did 110 segments mostly on RJ's from RDU to LGA. I've actually done 10 on DL this year where I status matched and got upgraded on 10/10. Now AA are throwing in a 1st class product from August on the route so I will stick with them to see how it pans out. No doubt this is the hard way to qualify. Last year I qualified by EQM and segments but missed out by EQP
Apr 23, 2010, 10:37 am
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I usually qualify on points first - several long haul to Latin America in paid C - and then miles. I haven't really noticed extra EQPs but don't want to look a gift-horse in the mouth if they are there.
I'm hoping to re-qual by June this year.
I'm hoping to re-qual by June this year.
Apr 23, 2010, 10:57 am
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Well, considering my recent travel habits, I'll make EXP on segments, then points, then miles. Only one segment was on a rj when I left from HOU instead of IAH. My normal weekly trip is IAH-DFW-LAX BUR-DFW-IAH. So I get 4 segments for each rt of roughly 3500 miles. And EXP is a big plus to me because of going in first on the MD-80's....with an occasional 762 trip LAX-DFW.
May 1, 2010, 6:54 am
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Extra EQP's showing on Aadvantage Summary
I've flown only 5 flights this year so far, but have somehow acquired extra EQPs. I am AA Platinum. It looks like I am getting 1.5 EQPs for Q class tickets upgraded with miles to C and A. I read in the Wiki and on AA that the EQPs were based on the purchased class not the flown class. Anyone else getting the .5 extra for discount fares upgraded to First or Bus?
Last edited by ttervooren; May 1, 2010 at 6:59 am Reason: Edited to delete a table showing the math because it does not show up correctly in the thread. Won't try that again.
May 1, 2010, 8:43 am
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May 1, 2010, 8:56 am
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I've flown only 5 flights this year so far, but have somehow acquired extra EQPs. I am AA Platinum. It looks like I am getting 1.5 EQPs for Q class tickets upgraded with miles to C and A. I read in the Wiki and on AA that the EQPs were based on the purchased class not the flown class. Anyone else getting the .5 extra for discount fares upgraded to First or Bus?
May 1, 2010, 9:13 am
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It has happened to me frequently to. Especially when I change flights and I was upgraded prior, lots of times the agent just puts me into full fare J/F. I love it when it happens!
May 1, 2010, 10:03 am
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