Sep 9, 2013, 10:46 am
Last edit by: Microwave
MODERATOR NOTE
Good day new AA flyers and those seeking AA status through this promotion,
In the interest of keeping this thread on topic and relevant, I'd like to add some clarity for our newer AAdvantage members here. While there is a wealth of information in this thread on the promotion in question, this thread is not a help desk for questions that are readily answered in forum FAQs.
For those with questions about how the AAdvantage programme works, please start with the sticky threads at the top of the forum thread list. The FAQs especially have a lot of helpful information. If you're still stuck, and you feel you've got a "basic" question, try the Newbie Lounge. If your question is specific to one of the topics covered in our Help Desk threads, head there for answers. If a consolidated thread already exists, check there first to see if your question is answered already.
This thread will be more strictly moderated to ensure it stays on topic. We welcome all new AA flyers to the fold, but posts need to stay on topic to keep our forum organised and findable. Thanks to everyone for cooperating and understanding.
~Moderator
Good day new AA flyers and those seeking AA status through this promotion,
In the interest of keeping this thread on topic and relevant, I'd like to add some clarity for our newer AAdvantage members here. While there is a wealth of information in this thread on the promotion in question, this thread is not a help desk for questions that are readily answered in forum FAQs.
For those with questions about how the AAdvantage programme works, please start with the sticky threads at the top of the forum thread list. The FAQs especially have a lot of helpful information. If you're still stuck, and you feel you've got a "basic" question, try the Newbie Lounge. If your question is specific to one of the topics covered in our Help Desk threads, head there for answers. If a consolidated thread already exists, check there first to see if your question is answered already.
This thread will be more strictly moderated to ensure it stays on topic. We welcome all new AA flyers to the fold, but posts need to stay on topic to keep our forum organised and findable. Thanks to everyone for cooperating and understanding.
~Moderator
Fast Track To Elite Promo (2013 - no fee or EQP requirement) [TARGETED? Link dead.]
Aug 14, 2013, 2:29 pm
#151
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,400
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Aug 14, 2013, 2:30 pm
#152
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: AA EXP; UA 1k; MR Platinum; SPG Gold
Posts: 167
I saw it through the LinkedIn post. 0% chance that was an accident. It wasn't like it was a note that was just posted - it was marketing copy w/images etc.
Aug 14, 2013, 2:33 pm
#153
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: CHA, MAN;
Programs: Delta DM 1 MM; Hz PC
Posts: 11,169
OMG, 30k for EXP. This means upgrades are going to be harder to get, I have now had to use miles plus co-pay on almost all of my JFK-SFO runs, or pay the discounted first class rate. JFK-LAS is very hard to get, so I generally buy the discounted first, which is only about $200 more than lowest coach.
Aug 14, 2013, 2:36 pm
#154
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT
Posts: 584
Aug 14, 2013, 2:42 pm
#155
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: up in the air
Programs: Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 219
Did anybody have their promo screenshot from Linkedin?
Please share
Please share
Aug 14, 2013, 2:51 pm
#156
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,714
I can completely understand why people are annoyed about this but why would you do yourself a further disservice by giving up bonuses you're not going to get elsewhere? Do you really think AA cares?...because they really don't.
Aug 14, 2013, 2:52 pm
#157
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Aug 14, 2013, 2:52 pm
#158
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 3,989
I just paid $240 for the platinum challenge last month and qualified into it; never flew American before. I think that might be the last time I will fly with them as well.
Aug 14, 2013, 2:53 pm
#159
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: up in the air
Programs: Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 219
Aug 14, 2013, 2:59 pm
#160
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Aug 14, 2013, 2:59 pm
#161
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: los angeles, calif.
Programs: Alaska Airlines Gold MVP
Posts: 7,170
I just got off the phone with AA customer service after they called me (after I had emailed them). The rep was very understanding and flat out said to me "this promotion was a mistake" (not as in "it wasn't supposed to happen," but as in "this was a really bad idea.). She said she has been taking emails and calls non-stop from upset elites.
I have never complained about DEQM because I see that as a way to reward loyalty (especially since in the end, it truly only benefits already elite fliers).
I have never complained about targeted status offers because there is a science to how those people are targeted, and it's smart business sense to target select consumers to become loyal to AA.
This is something entirely different. The fact that just anybody - with the specific exclusion of AA elite fliers - can sign-up and become PLAT by flying a round-trip between LA and London is insulting.
I find this promotion a huge slap in the face to my loyalty and I've lost a whole lot of trust in them and how much they value me.
I have never complained about DEQM because I see that as a way to reward loyalty (especially since in the end, it truly only benefits already elite fliers).
I have never complained about targeted status offers because there is a science to how those people are targeted, and it's smart business sense to target select consumers to become loyal to AA.
This is something entirely different. The fact that just anybody - with the specific exclusion of AA elite fliers - can sign-up and become PLAT by flying a round-trip between LA and London is insulting.
I find this promotion a huge slap in the face to my loyalty and I've lost a whole lot of trust in them and how much they value me.
Aug 14, 2013, 3:01 pm
#162
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Kansas City
Programs: AA, UA, Delta
Posts: 57
This has been available for several years...I have done this twice when taking overseas trips to get elite status for the next year.
Aug 14, 2013, 3:03 pm
#163
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: Double OWE (AA EXP, QF Plat), FI Gold
Posts: 1,887
EZE-MIA-LAX-DEN-DFW-JFK-EZE in Sept, purchased one month out, $4445.76, P/A fares. 10-day minimum stay.
EZE-MIA-ORD-DFW-EZE in Nov (Thanksgiving), purchased three months out, $4445.72, P/A fares, seven-day minimum stay.
Aug 14, 2013, 3:06 pm
#164
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: Double OWE (AA EXP, QF Plat), FI Gold
Posts: 1,887
Aug 14, 2013, 3:11 pm
#165
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: US CP, DL GM, AA Plat
Posts: 729
Better register while you still can. AA is probably going to pull the registration code soon.