2011 AAdvantage status year repurchase/buyback (released Dec 15, 2010) (consolidated)

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Sep 29, 2011, 1:02 pm

#91

cody77

Join Date: Aug 2010

Programs: Continental Onepass, American AAdvantage, Hyatt

Posts: 141

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdavies

They generally say it's only available this year, but for several years now, they've offered it.

depends on the cost of the MRs and the total number of miles. MRs get RDM as well as EQM, whereas buyback status gets just the status.

Thanks for the information. Never bought back my status before. Do you receive the same benefits as you would by acquiring your status through actually flying the miles, or is it watered down version of what you had (Like you still get free baggage, but you don't get upgrades for example)?

Sep 29, 2011, 1:14 pm

#92

JY1024

Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: BOS

Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium

Posts: 10,419

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody77

Same benefits - just as if you actually flew the requisite segments/miles/points.

(Just like lifetime Gold or Platinum - full benefits conferred.)

Oct 15, 2011, 2:07 pm

#93

v1rok

Join Date: May 2004

Programs: MP

Posts: 352

It looks like I might be a little short of requalifying for Gold this year. I expect to be at about 21k at the end of the year.

Last (this) year my Gold status was giftted (through AA Business program.) If AA decides to offer status buyback program again this year, can I keep my Gold status by paying $409?

Oct 15, 2011, 3:41 pm

#94

ckpeter

Join Date: Sep 2005

Posts: 2,731

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1rok

A few years ago, the buyback offers were explicit that only members who previously earned their status fully could buy back a renewal. It looks like this requirement may have been relaxed in the last year: I had a friend who got platinum on a challenge and was still offered the buyback.

My guess is you would probably be eligible for the buyback, assuming that it is offered this year.

Oct 17, 2011, 2:57 pm

#95

cyncyn129

Join Date: May 2008

Location: Miami, FL

Programs: AA ExPLT, Bonvoy Titanium, Amex PLT, Hertz GLD, National EX

Posts: 332

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckpeter

+1 I got PLT status in 2010 thanks to a challenge & was offered the "buy back" for 2011.

Nov 19, 2011, 2:40 pm

#96

scirica

Join Date: Apr 2005

Location: DFW

Programs: AA PLT

Posts: 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyncyn129

+1 I got PLT status in 2010 thanks to a challenge & was offered the "buy back" for 2011.

Hoping to hear soon if this program will be offered for 2012. I'm going to be very close, possibly around 48k miles, at the end of December. If I'm that close perhaps a mileage run would be more frugal. Either way, it's great to have a forum like this that educates on all the options!^