2011 AAdvantage status renewal / requalification questions / issues (consolidated)
Dec 29, 2010, 8:26 am
#316
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott PLT, National EE
Posts: 43
You can get the miles/segment/points credit if you use a voucher, but not if you redeem miles for the flight. Good luck, hope you can find a short run.
I've read a number of times on here that if you have 99 segments at year end, there's a good chance that AA may just bump you to EXP for being "close enough". Not sure if risking it is advisable, though.
On a side note knowing you're from Madison......I'm presently on GoGo on a flight out of ORD to LAX for the Rose Bowl. I think we're somewhere over Missouri at this point and I just crossed 100K for my EXP!
The plane is 1/3 full of WI fans. Good times. Go Badgers!
I've read a number of times on here that if you have 99 segments at year end, there's a good chance that AA may just bump you to EXP for being "close enough". Not sure if risking it is advisable, though.
On a side note knowing you're from Madison......I'm presently on GoGo on a flight out of ORD to LAX for the Rose Bowl. I think we're somewhere over Missouri at this point and I just crossed 100K for my EXP!
The plane is 1/3 full of WI fans. Good times. Go Badgers!
Dec 29, 2010, 8:28 am
#317
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: MSN
Programs: AAdvantage EXP
Posts: 9
I answered my own question when it comes to miles and a voucher. The flights I looked up cost more than the voucher could cover, so I was unsure if I could just use miles to pick up the rest of the tab. As I now know thats not possible.
Secondly taking the megabus would be great but the trip into the city kinda sucks. I am leaning towards a ORD-DTW-ORD run. I tried a MSN-ORD-XXX run but I cant find anything that can MSN-ORD-XXX and then return to MSN the same day.
Never played this game before haha
Secondly taking the megabus would be great but the trip into the city kinda sucks. I am leaning towards a ORD-DTW-ORD run. I tried a MSN-ORD-XXX run but I cant find anything that can MSN-ORD-XXX and then return to MSN the same day.
Never played this game before haha
Dec 29, 2010, 8:29 am
#318
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: I fly too much and stay at too many hotels
Posts: 489
I think the OP meant that the voucher alone would not cover the full cost of the ticket.
Is there any possibility that the blizzard disrupted a trip in progress? if so, call and see about getting original routing credit - problem solved.
If not - look for the cheapest fare to anywhere out of MSN - use the voucher and pay the difference.
Is there any possibility that the blizzard disrupted a trip in progress? if so, call and see about getting original routing credit - problem solved.
If not - look for the cheapest fare to anywhere out of MSN - use the voucher and pay the difference.
Dec 29, 2010, 8:30 am
#319
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: MSN
Programs: AAdvantage EXP
Posts: 9
Sure wish I was making my EX PLT Pilgrimage on the way to the Rose Bowl.
Be safe up there and bring home a win will ya? I will watch the game from the cold... after I make my run tomorrow haha.
Be safe up there and bring home a win will ya? I will watch the game from the cold... after I make my run tomorrow haha.
Dec 29, 2010, 8:30 am
#320
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 AA has used previously for requalifying EXP is 99,000 miles - I am not sure I have ever seen anyone report they were granted status whilst short on segments. IF a segment or two had been squashed by the late December weather, maybe - but I'd not take this maybe to the bank.
And, only a paid segment will count, whether it is paid by voucher, cash, credit card, etc. Not an award segment.
And, only a paid segment will count, whether it is paid by voucher, cash, credit card, etc. Not an award segment.
Dec 29, 2010, 8:33 am
#321
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: MSN
Programs: AAdvantage EXP
Posts: 9
Copy that.
ORD-DTW-ORD it is paying and voucher only.
Gotta do what you gotta do right?
Cheers for the help. Safe flying to everyone over the Holidays, good luck to any others trying to requal or hit the top tier.
And go Badgers!
Thanks-
John
ORD-DTW-ORD it is paying and voucher only.
Gotta do what you gotta do right?
Cheers for the help. Safe flying to everyone over the Holidays, good luck to any others trying to requal or hit the top tier.
And go Badgers!
Thanks-
John
Dec 29, 2010, 8:33 am
#322
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Racine, WI/VCE
Programs: AA EXP, MR LT PPE, Arise Mucci des Hommes de Fer
Posts: 1,047
You can get the miles/segment/points credit if you use a voucher, but not if you redeem miles for the flight. Good luck, hope you can find a short run.
I've read a number of times on here that if you have 99 segments at year end, there's a good chance that AA may just bump you to EXP for being "close enough". Not sure if risking it is advisable, though.
On a side note knowing you're from Madison......I'm presently on GoGo on a flight out of ORD to LAX for the Rose Bowl. I think we're somewhere over Missouri at this point and I just crossed 100K for my EXP!
The plane is 1/3 full of WI fans. Good times. Go Badgers!
I've read a number of times on here that if you have 99 segments at year end, there's a good chance that AA may just bump you to EXP for being "close enough". Not sure if risking it is advisable, though.
On a side note knowing you're from Madison......I'm presently on GoGo on a flight out of ORD to LAX for the Rose Bowl. I think we're somewhere over Missouri at this point and I just crossed 100K for my EXP!
The plane is 1/3 full of WI fans. Good times. Go Badgers!
Enjoy the Rose Bowl and don't forget about the Badger Band (best band in the land IMHO)!!
Dec 29, 2010, 8:36 am
#323
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: MSN
Programs: AAdvantage EXP
Posts: 9
+1 for the Badger band.
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Dec 29, 2010, 8:56 am
#324
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW-In Plano & CDG-In the 11th
Programs: DL Diamond, AA revenue negative, Bonvoy Titanium +, Avis likes me
Posts: 3,211
Welcome to FT
I just did a quick check of AA.com. 12/31/10 MSN-ORD-STL-ORD-MSN for $543 and home to party like a rock star.
Granted it is not $3.27 in loose change, but still, IMHO EXP IS WELL WORTH IT! Imagine that scene in the "Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy opens the door and goes from B&W (not EXP) to color (EXP).
And this is coming from someone who has been EXP since 2005, and went EXP on a Christmas Eve/Christmas Day on a DFW-LHR-DFW turn.
Good luck and welcome aboard.
I just did a quick check of AA.com. 12/31/10 MSN-ORD-STL-ORD-MSN for $543 and home to party like a rock star.
Granted it is not $3.27 in loose change, but still, IMHO EXP IS WELL WORTH IT! Imagine that scene in the "Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy opens the door and goes from B&W (not EXP) to color (EXP).
And this is coming from someone who has been EXP since 2005, and went EXP on a Christmas Eve/Christmas Day on a DFW-LHR-DFW turn.
Good luck and welcome aboard.
Dec 29, 2010, 12:55 pm
#325
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
ORD-DCA-ORD is available for $198+ for a Dec 31 turnaround.
Dec 30, 2010, 9:56 am
#326
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: Elite status everywhere, not enough time to enjoy
Posts: 255
My wife is 1048 miles short of Gold....any thoughts on what we can do in the next 48 hours living in ORD? Thanks
Dec 31, 2010, 1:04 am
#327
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Texas
Programs: AA EXP, UA Premier Plat, Alaska MVP Gold, HHonors Diamond, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,053
Dec 31, 2010, 9:52 am
#328
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: Elite status everywhere, not enough time to enjoy
Posts: 255
Dec 31, 2010, 5:03 pm
#329
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Texas
Programs: AA EXP, UA Premier Plat, Alaska MVP Gold, HHonors Diamond, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,053
And, were she already gold, she'd get 500 mile minimum. So 3 short legs (or 4), like ORD-MKE, etc.
Last edited by mreed911; Dec 31, 2010 at 5:04 pm Reason: second option
Jan 3, 2011, 1:11 pm
#330
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,856
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!
(They ended up taking Amtrak, which cost a bundle, but got them there.)