Sep 9, 2013, 10:46 am
Last edit by: Microwave
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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 15, 2013, 5:43 pm
#467
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: DL AA UA
Posts: 2,359
Apparently, if you registered in time and aren't an elite, AA will honor the promo.
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...5&postcount=21 and
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...6&postcount=22
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...5&postcount=21 and
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...6&postcount=22
Aug 15, 2013, 5:53 pm
#468
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,385
Apparently, if you registered in time and aren't an elite, AA will honor the promo.
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...5&postcount=21 and
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...6&postcount=22
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...5&postcount=21 and
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...6&postcount=22
Aug 15, 2013, 5:56 pm
#469
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Denver
Posts: 509
We believed the offer we launched yesterday to be significantly more targeted than it was, and as such took the offer down very quickly. The eligible customers who received the offer, registered for the promotion prior to its closing and achieve the mileage requirements during the stated time period will still receive status.
Though they still say "customers who received the offer". It will be interesting to see how they determine the definition of that, given I still don't think they have a way to know who actually saw the posting on LinkedIn. But, maybe they're smarter than we all give them credit for.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:01 pm
#470
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: UA 1K, AA GLD
Posts: 237
Apparently, if you registered in time and aren't an elite, AA will honor the promo.
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...5&postcount=21 and
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...6&postcount=22
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...5&postcount=21 and
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...6&postcount=22
even with screenshots, we could go on and on about what "eligible customers" means, because i am sure what we consider eligible vs what AA considers eligible differs drastically.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:02 pm
#471
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,714
At least that's a bit of resolution.
Though they still say "customers who received the offer". It will be interesting to see how they determine the definition of that, given I still don't think they have a way to know who actually saw the posting on LinkedIn. But, maybe they're smarter than we all give them credit for.
Though they still say "customers who received the offer". It will be interesting to see how they determine the definition of that, given I still don't think they have a way to know who actually saw the posting on LinkedIn. But, maybe they're smarter than we all give them credit for.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:03 pm
#472
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
that isn't a primary source. i just ran thru at least 100 idiotic comments from kettles/spammers on the AA, and there are only like 3 posts regarding the promo, none of them consistent with your links.
even with screenshots, we could go on and on about what "eligible customers" means, because i am sure what we consider eligible vs what AA considers eligible differs drastically.
even with screenshots, we could go on and on about what "eligible customers" means, because i am sure what we consider eligible vs what AA considers eligible differs drastically.
Last edited by skunker; Aug 15, 2013 at 6:10 pm
Aug 15, 2013, 6:04 pm
#473
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,714
that isn't a primary source. i just ran thru at least 100 idiotic comments from kettles/spammers on the AA, and there are only like 3 posts regarding the promo, none of them consistent with your links.
even with screenshots, we could go on and on about what "eligible customers" means, because i am sure what we consider eligible vs what AA considers eligible differs drastically.
even with screenshots, we could go on and on about what "eligible customers" means, because i am sure what we consider eligible vs what AA considers eligible differs drastically.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:06 pm
#474
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: DL AA UA
Posts: 2,359
At least that's a bit of resolution.
Though they still say "customers who received the offer". It will be interesting to see how they determine the definition of that, given I still don't think they have a way to know who actually saw the posting on LinkedIn. But, maybe they're smarter than we all give them credit for.
Though they still say "customers who received the offer". It will be interesting to see how they determine the definition of that, given I still don't think they have a way to know who actually saw the posting on LinkedIn. But, maybe they're smarter than we all give them credit for.
Now am I really going to have to fly those 30k in the back of the bus or can I get a temp ExPlat while I'm completing the offer? 
Aug 15, 2013, 6:06 pm
#475
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 21
that isn't a primary source. i just ran thru at least 100 idiotic comments from kettles/spammers on the AA, and there are only like 3 posts regarding the promo, none of them consistent with your links.
even with screenshots, we could go on and on about what "eligible customers" means, because i am sure what we consider eligible vs what AA considers eligible differs drastically.
even with screenshots, we could go on and on about what "eligible customers" means, because i am sure what we consider eligible vs what AA considers eligible differs drastically.
Combined with the people here reporting that CS reps are telling them they are registered, it looks promising.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:11 pm
#476
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 36
Ugh, you weren't kidding. I wanted to gouge my eyes out reading through those comments.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:13 pm
#477
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,702
AA reached out on the EXP FB page. Tone was great. Explained what happened. And that, yes, all non current elites that enrolled prior to the links being taken down will be eligible. From discussion on FB, it appears that the number of people who enrolled and were not current elites was actually very small.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:19 pm
#478
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 36
AA reached out on the EXP FB page. Tone was great. Explained what happened. And that, yes, all non current elites that enrolled prior to the links being taken down will be eligible. From discussion on FB, it appears that the number of people who enrolled and were not current elites was actually very small.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:27 pm
#479
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,179
Apparently, if you registered in time and aren't an elite, AA will honor the promo.
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...5&postcount=21 and
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...6&postcount=22
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...5&postcount=21 and
http://www.travelingbetter.com/forum...6&postcount=22
Funny how even the explanation says "if you were eligible" and registered, you're good to go. So they haven't just come out and said if you registered (because we screwed up), you're good to go.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:29 pm
#480
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,179
Prior to its closing- does that mean when the links were pulled completely or the terms changed to add targeted audience?