EXP for 20k miles: Am i reading this correctly?
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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EXP for 20k miles: Am i reading this correctly?
I received this email this afternoon and if I am reading it correctly, I can get EXP status for flying 20k BIS between now and Jan 31.
Has anybody else received this email. Seems like a targeted offer. (I am unable to do a c/p so doing a c/p in text)
************************************************** *****************
Dear smfflyer,
At American Airlines, we appreciate your business and want to see more of you. That’s why we’re offering you two exclusive promotions.
First, you can earn double American Airlines AAdvantage® miles on all purchased, published fares for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle or the AmericanConnection® carrier between October 13, 2011, and January 31, 2012.
Second, we're offering you the opportunity to qualify for AAdvantage Gold®, AAdvantage Platinum® or even AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status at an accelerated rate.
Between October 13, 2011, and January 31, 2012, simply fly the required number of base miles as outlined below on American Airlines, American Eagle or the AmericanConnection carrier. Elite status membership earned through this special promotion will be valid through February 28, 2013.
AAdvantage gold : 5000 base miles
AAdvantage Platinum : 10000 base miles
AAdvantage Executive Platinum : 20000 base miles
We know you'll appreciate the privileges of AAdvantage elite status, including:
Waived charges for up to two checked bags
PriorityAAccessSM check-in, security lanes and boarding
Complimentary access to Preferred Plus Seats and Preferred Seats
Same-day standby privileges
Complimentary upgrades when flying on eligible full-fare tickets**
Mileage bonuses on select elite-qualifying flights
Minimum mileage guarantee of 500 miles on most flights
Exclusive access to a dedicated phone line
Waived processing charges for AAdvantage awards that are claimed within 21 days of departure
Discounts on Admirals Club® memberships
And more!
For complete details on all AAdvantage elite status benefits, visit www.aa.com/elitebenefits.
This is an exclusive offer only for members who receive this email from American Airlines, and you must register online to participate.
Has anybody else received this email. Seems like a targeted offer. (I am unable to do a c/p so doing a c/p in text)
************************************************** *****************
Dear smfflyer,
At American Airlines, we appreciate your business and want to see more of you. That’s why we’re offering you two exclusive promotions.
First, you can earn double American Airlines AAdvantage® miles on all purchased, published fares for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle or the AmericanConnection® carrier between October 13, 2011, and January 31, 2012.
Second, we're offering you the opportunity to qualify for AAdvantage Gold®, AAdvantage Platinum® or even AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status at an accelerated rate.
Between October 13, 2011, and January 31, 2012, simply fly the required number of base miles as outlined below on American Airlines, American Eagle or the AmericanConnection carrier. Elite status membership earned through this special promotion will be valid through February 28, 2013.
AAdvantage gold : 5000 base miles
AAdvantage Platinum : 10000 base miles
AAdvantage Executive Platinum : 20000 base miles
We know you'll appreciate the privileges of AAdvantage elite status, including:
Waived charges for up to two checked bags
PriorityAAccessSM check-in, security lanes and boarding
Complimentary access to Preferred Plus Seats and Preferred Seats
Same-day standby privileges
Complimentary upgrades when flying on eligible full-fare tickets**
Mileage bonuses on select elite-qualifying flights
Minimum mileage guarantee of 500 miles on most flights
Exclusive access to a dedicated phone line
Waived processing charges for AAdvantage awards that are claimed within 21 days of departure
Discounts on Admirals Club® memberships
And more!
For complete details on all AAdvantage elite status benefits, visit www.aa.com/elitebenefits.
This is an exclusive offer only for members who receive this email from American Airlines, and you must register online to participate.
#2
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Do you have any miles on AA this year? Being that they're willing to offer you your choice of tiers it seems they want to see you come back. 20K for EXP does seem like a great deal if you can knock out the miles in that short time frame.
#3
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott PLAT, Starwood PLT, Hilton Silver
Posts: 185
That's seems to be the case. All I have to say is that is an incredibly generous promotion. Double RDM for the entire promotion period regardless of where you fly and EXP for only 20K EQM. I certainly hope you take advantage of this. Seriously how does one get targeted for offers like these?
#4
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Programs: UA Global Services, Marriott LT Platinum, SPG platinum
Posts: 71
I was an EXP in 2010 but have not flown much this year. Only about 2k BIS miles. I am about to make 1k this year on UA and have some other trips planned that I can switch to AA and maybe do some MR to get to this...
#5
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
Programs: AA EXP, UA GLD, Bonvoy Titan, HH Dia, WoH Exp
Posts: 2,673
A great offer if you only need 20k EQMs and not 20k EQPs to make EXP. Although it doesn't explicitly state it, it would be nice if you got 8 eVIPs for obtaining EXP this way. Did the few people who did a status match to EXP earlier this year get the 8 eVIPs?
#7
Join Date: Oct 2006
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<<< jealous. I, too, was EXP in 2010 but lost that when my travel went downhill faster than a bad contestant on the Price is Right Cliffhanger game
I've barely flown this year, too. Alas, no offers for me.
I wonder if there wasn't some other factor involved beyond what you've outlined.
In any case, congrats on receiving this offer! ^
I've barely flown this year, too. Alas, no offers for me.
I wonder if there wasn't some other factor involved beyond what you've outlined.
In any case, congrats on receiving this offer! ^
#8
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: DFW, 3.5 MM, AA EXP, LIFETIME PLATINUM, MARRIOTT LIFETIME PLATINUM, STARWOOD AMBASSADOR 223 NIGHTS, AND LIFETIME GOLD, HILTON DIAMOND, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE ELITE
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My guess is that AA is aggressively going after UA 1K's .
20K miles in 3 months is really very easy to do - its only 4 r/t trancons (i.e. LAX-JFK).
Sure is ** easier than the 100 segments that I am almost finished completing..
20K miles in 3 months is really very easy to do - its only 4 r/t trancons (i.e. LAX-JFK).
Sure is ** easier than the 100 segments that I am almost finished completing..
#9
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX AA EXP-3MM, HYT PLAT, SPG PLAT,HLT GLD,LEADERS CLUB
Posts: 1,183
WOW now even EXP is basically free for some So one day and about $1000.00 gets it.
Well I must say nice if you can get it personally I think it is an insult to all here that get it by working all year to reach the 100K however they do it points,miles,segments.
Well I must say nice if you can get it personally I think it is an insult to all here that get it by working all year to reach the 100K however they do it points,miles,segments.
#10
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I know a Bay Area 1K flyer that has asked AA for either an EXP status match or EXP challenge. He's made a number of calls to Dallas and sent e-mails. AA has no interest in setting something up for him and he's a high revenue flyer that typically buys international business class tickets (much different profile than me).
If they're doing something to lure 1Ks he's missed out.
If they're doing something to lure 1Ks he's missed out.
#11
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott PLAT, Starwood PLT, Hilton Silver
Posts: 185
<<< jealous. I, too, was EXP in 2010 but lost that when my travel went downhill faster than a bad contestant on the Price is Right Cliffhanger game
I've barely flown this year, too. Alas, no offers for me.
I wonder if there wasn't some other factor involved beyond what you've outlined.
In any case, congrats on receiving this offer! ^
I've barely flown this year, too. Alas, no offers for me.
I wonder if there wasn't some other factor involved beyond what you've outlined.
In any case, congrats on receiving this offer! ^
#12
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Wow, good for you, OP! Where are you based? Perhaps that will give some clue as to why you were targeted.
Also, is there a registration code for this offer? I know AA will only honor it for folks targeted, but it still might be useful to know if those of us in vaguely similar boats want to ask AA about this.
Also, is there a registration code for this offer? I know AA will only honor it for folks targeted, but it still might be useful to know if those of us in vaguely similar boats want to ask AA about this.
#13
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Philadelphia
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Posts: 298
I would be really interested in this challenge. What area do you reside in? Hope that I get the email.
#14
Join Date: Jun 2000
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PLT and GLD - that's one thing, but I truly think EXP should have to be earned (sole exception is for military heroes).
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