2011 AAdvantage status renewal / requalification questions / issues (consolidated)
Nov 22, 2010, 5:27 pm
#106
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 5,270
If you don't mind the drive, fares out of MKE are often much cheaper than ORD (and net you nearly 500 extra miles each way due to the connection). The time and gas money might negate any savings out of there, but probably worth a look.
Nov 22, 2010, 5:48 pm
#107
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFO, CLT
Programs: AA Bonsai EXP (2.9 MM), AS MVPG
Posts: 1,399
Nov 22, 2010, 6:19 pm
#109
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 7
Right. I should have mentioned that I won't get there on segments. I have something like 26 segments.
I'll keep Milwaukee in mind, but that probably won't work for the cited reasons.
Thanks.
I'll keep Milwaukee in mind, but that probably won't work for the cited reasons.
Thanks.
Nov 22, 2010, 6:20 pm
#110
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Southern California/In the air
Programs: DL
Posts: 10,382
Stick with what you have. ORD-LAX-ORD nonstop is an easy day's turn and just barely gets you over the threshold with 23 EQP or so to spare. You need 1720; ORD-LAX is 1743 each way; in deep discount, it's .5 EQP per mile. So, anything closer than LAX will have you falling short unless you book into a higher fare bucket on a flight at least 860 miles distance or do more than one round trip somewhere. I think this is the least painful of your alternatives and probably the least expensive. $300 a/i is not bad at all.
Nov 22, 2010, 7:33 pm
#111
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,856
Friends,
First, I've learned a lot from reading the discussions here, but I think this is probably my first post. Thanks to everyone who participates here.
I currently have 48,280 EQP, and 40,223 EQM. Aiming for 50K, it seems obvious that EQP is the way to go, but am I missing an angle there?
First, I've learned a lot from reading the discussions here, but I think this is probably my first post. Thanks to everyone who participates here.
I currently have 48,280 EQP, and 40,223 EQM. Aiming for 50K, it seems obvious that EQP is the way to go, but am I missing an angle there?
Greetings, chicagopjp!
Your thread has now been merged into the main thread on questions regarding requalification for 2011. Good luck!/Moderator
Nov 22, 2010, 9:32 pm
#113
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 106
Need 2 segments: Multi-City ORD-???-???-YYZ
Will finish up at 98 segments with current schedule.
1. My options are find a RT (ORD - MSP/DTW/STL seem like cheapest quickest)
2. Do a connection each way on my last trip of year (only one not booked yet)
3. Try and get 3 legs on my outbound so I can get back at a decent hour (preferred)?
I've found ORD-LGA/BOS-BOS/LGA-YYZ back direct YYZ-ORD to be the only thing that is somewhat convenient (less total travel time) and doesn't impact ticket cost too much.
ORD-DTW-xxx didn't work.
ORD-MSP-LGA was a couple $00 more but doable.
Am I missing any other options out of ORD to YYZ. I know people say segments is the easy way to get to EXP, but 49 RTs out of ORD on the year seems like a ton to me.
1. My options are find a RT (ORD - MSP/DTW/STL seem like cheapest quickest)
2. Do a connection each way on my last trip of year (only one not booked yet)
3. Try and get 3 legs on my outbound so I can get back at a decent hour (preferred)?
I've found ORD-LGA/BOS-BOS/LGA-YYZ back direct YYZ-ORD to be the only thing that is somewhat convenient (less total travel time) and doesn't impact ticket cost too much.
ORD-DTW-xxx didn't work.
ORD-MSP-LGA was a couple $00 more but doable.
Am I missing any other options out of ORD to YYZ. I know people say segments is the easy way to get to EXP, but 49 RTs out of ORD on the year seems like a ton to me.
Nov 23, 2010, 7:56 am
#114
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: BMI based alternates CMI/PIA/ORD/IND/STL
Programs: AA Platinum Lifetime, Hilton Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 367
Will finish up at 98 segments with current schedule.
1. My options are find a RT (ORD - MSP/DTW/STL seem like cheapest quickest)
2. Do a connection each way on my last trip of year (only one not booked yet)
3. Try and get 3 legs on my outbound so I can get back at a decent hour (preferred)?
I've found ORD-LGA/BOS-BOS/LGA-YYZ back direct YYZ-ORD to be the only thing that is somewhat convenient (less total travel time) and doesn't impact ticket cost too much.
ORD-DTW-xxx didn't work.
ORD-MSP-LGA was a couple $00 more but doable.
Am I missing any other options out of ORD to YYZ. I know people say segments is the easy way to get to EXP, but 49 RTs out of ORD on the year seems like a ton to me.
1. My options are find a RT (ORD - MSP/DTW/STL seem like cheapest quickest)
2. Do a connection each way on my last trip of year (only one not booked yet)
3. Try and get 3 legs on my outbound so I can get back at a decent hour (preferred)?
I've found ORD-LGA/BOS-BOS/LGA-YYZ back direct YYZ-ORD to be the only thing that is somewhat convenient (less total travel time) and doesn't impact ticket cost too much.
ORD-DTW-xxx didn't work.
ORD-MSP-LGA was a couple $00 more but doable.
Am I missing any other options out of ORD to YYZ. I know people say segments is the easy way to get to EXP, but 49 RTs out of ORD on the year seems like a ton to me.
Nov 23, 2010, 5:20 pm
#115
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: UK (LAS)
Programs: AA Ex Plat, ICH Plat RA, Hyatt Diamond, LAN Prem Silver
Posts: 544
Apologies if this is the wrong spot to ask this question but at what level do qualified EP's receive extra benefits? I seem to remember it was either 120 or 125k but I am not sure which. Many Thanks.
Nov 23, 2010, 8:21 pm
#116
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Multiple locations
Programs: AAdvantage ExPlat LT Gold, BA Silver, Aegean Star Gold
Posts: 5,041
Nov 23, 2010, 11:33 pm
#117
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: BUR
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Platinum, Marriott Silver, Hilton Gold, Global Entry
Posts: 165
I am sitting at 72200. I have been EP for years and am not willing to give it up so I have booked a crazy mileage run for next week. AA is offering double qualifying and triple bank miles for any trip originating and terminating in STL. Call me crazy, but I love my first class and system wide upgrades!
STL-LAX-JFK-MXP-JFK-LAX-ORD-STL
Departs on Dec 1 @ 1:50pm and returns to STL on Dec 6 @ 7:50am. 6 days away with 4 in the air!
Total Elite Qualifying Miles = 33,000+
Total Bank Miles = 49,500
Total Cost = $1200.00
I make EP and get miles worth 2 R/Ts. Definitely worth the time and $$$
STL-LAX-JFK-MXP-JFK-LAX-ORD-STL
Departs on Dec 1 @ 1:50pm and returns to STL on Dec 6 @ 7:50am. 6 days away with 4 in the air!
Total Elite Qualifying Miles = 33,000+
Total Bank Miles = 49,500
Total Cost = $1200.00
I make EP and get miles worth 2 R/Ts. Definitely worth the time and $$$
Nov 24, 2010, 6:31 am
#119
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 3,049
There is an unpublished program for EQP overachievers that cuts in at 150 EQP (note that is points, *not* miles) which can allow you to receive additional SWUs (approved on a case by case basis) if you ask AAdvantage Customer Services for them (not the EXP desk), but nothing will happen automatically and even with 150K+ EQP it is not guaranteed as there are other factors involved in the decision.
Nov 24, 2010, 7:57 am
#120
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,610