2011 AAdvantage status renewal / requalification questions / issues (consolidated)
Dec 27, 2010, 8:56 am
#301
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: *G, SPG, OW Sapphire
Posts: 2,565
Just in case you wonder, I am not alleging that I deserve anything. I even question the relevance of Lifetime anything. It makes little sense to me as a marketer when I can reward current customers rather than wasting resources on has beens. Of course, I'm on FT so I want everything I can get whether I 'deserve it' or not.
I am absolutely not a stellar customer for AA any more. I had BA Gold a couple years ago and left them for the same reasons (plus they dropped FC out of GIG) and I did not resent it when they also dropped me.
Now I need to figure out what to do with all those BA and AA miles. I wish they'd merge the programs.
I am absolutely not a stellar customer for AA any more. I had BA Gold a couple years ago and left them for the same reasons (plus they dropped FC out of GIG) and I did not resent it when they also dropped me.
Now I need to figure out what to do with all those BA and AA miles. I wish they'd merge the programs.
FYI, BA has some cash + miles options if you're short. AA also has some great credit card deals out right now (see miles buzz thread for 75k mile offers)
Dec 27, 2010, 11:04 am
#302
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
The post Will I lose my EXP? and its dependencies have been relocated to the appropriate thread. Snipes, and posts taking sides with snipes, have been deleted. Please remain on topic, and do not participate in ad hominem or taking sides for / against the same.
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Dec 27, 2010, 1:21 pm
#303
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: AA EXECUTIVE, US GOLD, HILTON DOUBLE DIAMOND :)
Posts: 66
new to executive
Just qualified for executive for first time after being plat for the last 3 years. I had the upgrade stickers deposited, and my question is: are these deposited on a yearly basis?? Do you get more after 2011 begins??
I apologize as I'm sure this has been covered numerous times, but when I do a search I get no results...
THANKS
I apologize as I'm sure this has been covered numerous times, but when I do a search I get no results...
THANKS
Dec 27, 2010, 1:22 pm
#304
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 3,049
No, you only get them when you qualify or re-qualify so the 8 you've just received are all you will get until you re-qualify in 2011.
Dec 27, 2010, 7:36 pm
#305
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,193
However, if you have decided not to fly AA regularly, then you'll your status sooner or later anyway, and not be able to benefit much while you have it. After all, EXP does you little good if you are sitting at home or flying a non-OW carrier.
Therefore, if some other carrier does suit your regular flying better, why not focus and try to make elite on that one?
Dec 28, 2010, 4:49 pm
#306
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: NY
Programs: AA PLT, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 569
Your cheapest way might be a VOIP call to AA in the US and ask what happened to the RDU effort if it didn't post properly. The next thing is to be careful - and purchase the QF fare that will get you full AA EQM to earn what you need. (A quick trip to AKL return would render 3,286 EQM with higher fares, for instance.)
BTW, it has been posted that the exception will be followed again for 2011 status (49,000 or more EQM will render Platinum). That's only 99.x% of course, so for 100% call, document who told you and what they told you (maybe they can enter the RDU miles manually), or fly.
BTW, it has been posted that the exception will be followed again for 2011 status (49,000 or more EQM will render Platinum). That's only 99.x% of course, so for 100% call, document who told you and what they told you (maybe they can enter the RDU miles manually), or fly.
Thanks for your suggestion.
Peace,
VMC
Dec 28, 2010, 9:27 pm
#307
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Ex Plat, SPG
Posts: 56
Missing ExPlat by 3k miles due to weather
I am an exec plat and my wife was going for exec plat. She currently has 81k miles towards status but we made a RDU bonus flight to japan and she will have 97k miles after those double EQM post in jan.
She was supposed to take a RT from JFK to SFO but got cancelled due to the blizzard.
She called CS and they said their systems weren't handled to do anything at all about this.
Is there any way to get her to ex plat sans flying that last segment. The timing is kind of tight and flying out of JFK now is a bit of a nightmare..she would basically have to standby for everything
She was supposed to take a RT from JFK to SFO but got cancelled due to the blizzard.
She called CS and they said their systems weren't handled to do anything at all about this.
Is there any way to get her to ex plat sans flying that last segment. The timing is kind of tight and flying out of JFK now is a bit of a nightmare..she would basically have to standby for everything
Dec 28, 2010, 9:34 pm
#308
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Madison WI
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT - 2.9MM, Lifetime AC, HHonors Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat Amb, Hertz Precs Crcl
Posts: 2,235
I am an exec plat and my wife was going for exec plat. She currently has 81k miles towards status but we made a RDU bonus flight to japan and she will have 97k miles after those double EQM post in jan.
She was supposed to take a RT from JFK to SFO but got cancelled due to the blizzard.
She called CS and they said their systems weren't handled to do anything at all about this.
Is there any way to get her to ex plat sans flying that last segment. The timing is kind of tight and flying out of JFK now is a bit of a nightmare..she would basically have to standby for everything
She was supposed to take a RT from JFK to SFO but got cancelled due to the blizzard.
She called CS and they said their systems weren't handled to do anything at all about this.
Is there any way to get her to ex plat sans flying that last segment. The timing is kind of tight and flying out of JFK now is a bit of a nightmare..she would basically have to standby for everything
Dec 28, 2010, 9:36 pm
#309
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
The exception (99,000 EQM) is more than that, unfortunately, and that doesn't come into play until the following year anyway. IMO, two options: fly SOON, or send an e-mail or letter, perhaps to Sean Bentel, asking for an exceptional exception due to the weather. If the latter, include the ticket number (not just PNR) and dates, origin and destination information, and Travel Waiver / Policy information - included in the relevant thread - link.)
(He77, I'd love to see if a passenger could successfully pull the "force majeure" card on the airline! <evil grin>)
N.B. This will be / has been merged with the current thread on this topic. /Mod
due to the weather. If the latter, include the ticket number (not just PNR) and dates, origin and destination information, and Travel Waiver / Policy information - included in the relevant thread - link.)(He77, I'd love to see if a passenger could successfully pull the "force majeure" card on the airline! <evil grin>)
N.B. This will be / has been merged with the current thread on this topic. /Mod
Dec 28, 2010, 9:42 pm
#310
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Ex Plat, SPG
Posts: 56
wow, this is very unfortunate
flights out of JFK are over $2k one way
maybe she can standby i guess
flights out of JFK are over $2k one way
maybe she can standby i guess
Dec 28, 2010, 11:02 pm
#311
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,856
NE Snowstorm
Well, Mrs. dstan, Sr.'s plans for a 2-day JFK-DCA trip were quashed by the NE snowstorm, with the earliest departure rebooking offered for Friday, Dec 31. She's 900 EQM short of requalifying for GLD, so we're pushing AAdvantage Customer Service for an exception due to the circumstances. From what she's told me, they are considering how to deal with such situations but won't have a decision until Jan 1. We'll see!
Dec 29, 2010, 7:15 am
#312
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Ex Plat, SPG
Posts: 56
AA has been giving 1k mile execeptions...and your travel disruption gives you more of a case. good luck
Dec 29, 2010, 8:09 am
#313
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: MSN
Programs: AAdvantage EXP
Posts: 9
1 seg from Ex PLT
Allrighty so due to the lovely Blizzard this week. A long time reader will become a first time poster.
I will be one segment shy of EX PLT this year. I have explored a few options, all of them are a full extra day of mileage runs. I live in Madison WI (MSN) And am looking for some assistance.
I have a travel voucher that I can use to buy another flight, but it wont be enough to cover a flight out of Madison. I was thinking of taking a trip to ORD and just getting a rental car back (short and sweet) However I am wondering : Can you use a voucher and miles and receive elite miles or segs for that? If not I will just bite the bullet. Of course I can probably travel to ORD via car and then try a ORD-DTW-ORD run but thats a full day with car travel time included.
Anywhoo, I put this one out to the travel gods. Any help or ideas?
As a side note, if you fly out of MSN a lot, we should network!
Thanks
John
I will be one segment shy of EX PLT this year. I have explored a few options, all of them are a full extra day of mileage runs. I live in Madison WI (MSN) And am looking for some assistance.
I have a travel voucher that I can use to buy another flight, but it wont be enough to cover a flight out of Madison. I was thinking of taking a trip to ORD and just getting a rental car back (short and sweet) However I am wondering : Can you use a voucher and miles and receive elite miles or segs for that? If not I will just bite the bullet. Of course I can probably travel to ORD via car and then try a ORD-DTW-ORD run but thats a full day with car travel time included.
Anywhoo, I put this one out to the travel gods. Any help or ideas?
As a side note, if you fly out of MSN a lot, we should network!
Thanks
John
Dec 29, 2010, 8:18 am
#314
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 9,750
You don't get flight segments from car rentals.
Just fly it.
Just fly it.
Dec 29, 2010, 8:22 am
#315
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 246
What do you mean by a voucher and miles to receive elite miles?
Using a credit voucher is the same as cash, so that should earn EQM. If you upgraded that segment with miles (????) you would still earn EQM.
You might be able to find a cheaper ticket from MSN-ORD-XXX and get off in ORD.
And, FWIW, I would take the Megabus back.
Using a credit voucher is the same as cash, so that should earn EQM. If you upgraded that segment with miles (????) you would still earn EQM.
You might be able to find a cheaper ticket from MSN-ORD-XXX and get off in ORD.
And, FWIW, I would take the Megabus back.