Just yesterday I was marveling at how long it's been since someone had asked this question... We were doing so well!
I predict a SEQM promo. Earn 100% of your eligible EQM every flight. Even retroactive! |
We used to have this type of speculation on the UA forum and were often rewarded, and I participated in most of the promos which occurred there; however, looking at the amount and type of promotions AA has thrown at members this year, I doubt there will be a DEQM promo this autumn. Happy to be wrong but I just don't see it.
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There have been a lot of promotions for folks who don't have status on AA but there haven't been any breaks so far given to those of us who need some help to requalify. With soft landing going away, AA seems to be headed for a high % turnover and would rather roll the dice to see what these new easy-qualifying elites will bring in vs helping this year's elites.
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Originally Posted by QueenOfCoach
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I know you'll learn to love Coach.
And I don't think I could love coach. :D |
Originally Posted by havoc29
(Post 21481130)
There have been a lot of promotions for folks who don't have status on AA but there haven't been any breaks so far given to those of us who need some help to requalify. With soft landing going away, AA seems to be headed for a high % turnover and would rather roll the dice to see what these new easy-qualifying elites will bring in vs helping this year's elites.
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When does AA typically release the announcement for Double EQM?
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Originally Posted by usafltg
(Post 21555151)
When does AA typically release the announcement for Double EQM?
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To jump in on the speculation, I seriously doubt AA would have another DEQM promo (save for targeted ones). The systemwide promo was established for certain reasons, and such promos would severely dilute elite status if they were conducted annually.
No cigars, I'm afraid. I'm sitting right below GLD right now, but I'll reach PLT by the end of November with all of my flying. Such a promo might push me to EXP (which I would LOVE), but I don't think it would be good for status overall. |
Originally Posted by usafltg
(Post 21555151)
When does AA typically release the announcement for Double EQM?
Mods: please merge these threads |
Originally Posted by bdemaria
(Post 21557671)
However... I don't see why everyone's so "P-Offed" about this promotion, or what the big deal is. I have made EXP PLENTY of times through the normal means... and guess what... they were through "segments." I don't EVER fly internationally or do overseas travel either, which means I have to qualify by domestic flights. Do you have any idea how much money has been spent by me or my company on flights in a given year to and from short 2 hour flights, or maybe if I'm lucky, a 4 hour flight to California? The fact is, I'll make platinum for sure (on segments and close on miles) this year without a single promotion. I've been EXP for the past 5 years though and don't want to lose it. This petty crap of people getting all bent out of shape because "they fly 250,000 miles" a year (because THEY get to go to London or do these long haul flights) and complain about how "their" miles are better than everyone elses..." doesn't make them any better. I can pretty much gurantee you that the money the guy who flies to London 10 times a year and makes EXP is much less than the guy who has to get on 100+ different planes in a year for work and fly domestically. So yea... I'd be a little irritated if they didn't offer me DEQM cause i'd like to retain my status. |
Originally Posted by usafltg
(Post 21562442)
However... I don't see why everyone's so "P-Offed" about this promotion, or what the big deal is.
Since there isn't a DEQM promotion, how can people be upset by it?
Originally Posted by usafltg
(Post 21562442)
So yea... I'd be a little irritated if they didn't offer me DEQM cause i'd like to retain my status.
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Originally Posted by usafltg
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Didn't see the original post. My bad.
Originally Posted by usafltg
(Post 21562442)
However... I don't see why everyone's so "P-Offed" about this promotion, or what the big deal is. I have made EXP PLENTY of times through the normal means... and guess what... they were through "segments." I don't EVER fly internationally or do overseas travel either, which means I have to qualify by domestic flights. Do you have any idea how much money has been spent by me or my company on flights in a given year to and from short 2 hour flights, or maybe if I'm lucky, a 4 hour flight to California?
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Originally Posted by usafltg
(Post 21562442)
So yea... I'd be a little irritated if they didn't offer me DEQM cause i'd like to retain my status.
Cheers. |
Originally Posted by brp
(Post 21563858)
Agreed. I'm usually irritated if I don't get handouts from a company so that I can get benefits without actually living up to the requirements for those benefits. I usually find myself asking "what were they thinking in not offering me the handout?"
Cheers. |
Awards program uncertainty impact on DEQM promotion
When airlines merged in the past did they seem more worried about losing flyers because of uncertainty about what the merged airline would look like or did the additional elites lead to watered down benefits and bonuses around merger time?
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