View Poll Results: Will you be sticking with AA for your 2014 flying?
Definitely, I haven't seen enough to make me change
152
71.03%
Undecided, I plan to wait and see how things settle out
48
22.43%
No, I have decided to plant my flag elsewhere for next year
14
6.54%
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Stick with AA for 2014 or not
Aug 24, 2013, 8:54 pm
#91
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NYC/WAS
Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, DL '90s PM, now FK (Flying Kettle)
Posts: 541
AA has been amazing to me over the years.
I can count on one hand the number of times I have been in Y over the last few years.
The Admirals Club staff are wonderful to me. Especially DFW-D, AUS and SNA...
Also, I sincerely appreciate Customer Relations very prompt responses to comments.
I can count on one hand the number of times I have been in Y over the last few years.
The Admirals Club staff are wonderful to me. Especially DFW-D, AUS and SNA...
Also, I sincerely appreciate Customer Relations very prompt responses to comments.
Aug 25, 2013, 7:47 am
#92
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tulsa, OK
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,264
I'm sticking for 2014 as I'll be EXP by then. That being said, I'll be watching how things unfold next year. A revenue program won't hurt me (I spend way more than what other programs require) so I'm not worried there. I'm worried they'll dilute the EXP experience.
If the merger happens, I'll be on an even closer watch. I'm hoping it doesn't.
If the merger happens, I'll be on an even closer watch. I'm hoping it doesn't.
Aug 25, 2013, 8:10 am
#93
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Platinum, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 178
That's easy. I've has PLT for a year, and enjoyed it. I'm pretty sure that I would not have been treated as well, or had as many benefits as an elite that 'only' flew 75k in 2012. And now, With the help if a $40k spend on the World Elite MC, I'm at 86k for the year, with enough to travel planned to reach EXP in Oct.
So, although I've really only been flying regularly for two years, and I feel like that would be wasted if I didn't get to enjoy the new planes coming online right now as a top elite.
So, although I've really only been flying regularly for two years, and I feel like that would be wasted if I didn't get to enjoy the new planes coming online right now as a top elite.
mrlonghorn (JP)
Aug 25, 2013, 8:16 am
#94
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Platinum, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 178
I'm in
I'm out of AUS so I basically have to connect for pretty much every flight. With this, it is pretty much DFW or IAH. I have been EXP for 4-5 years and while AA may not be the best, I realize how good I have it (and they too with how much I spend each year) when I don't have to worry about seats, arcane cattle call boarding procedures, flights that get screwed up with the potential for missed connections and more. Plus,
My only real wish would be that AA beef up their European flights. I feel that I have to go through LHR too much and would prefer more direct routes to Eastern Europe. But, I also do this so my SWUs will be confirmed.
Can't complain too much. I feel that wouldn't be the case if I started over with someone else. I'm in.
My only real wish would be that AA beef up their European flights. I feel that I have to go through LHR too much and would prefer more direct routes to Eastern Europe. But, I also do this so my SWUs will be confirmed.
Can't complain too much. I feel that wouldn't be the case if I started over with someone else. I'm in.
Aug 25, 2013, 1:56 pm
#95
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Metroplex
Programs: AA EXP 4MM, SPG Platinum
Posts: 111
Stick with AA for 2014 or not
Same here. Staying loyal; EXP since 2001.
I have been in PHX lately and have flown 7 US segments (already re-qualified EXP). Have to say the US economy experience leaves a lot to be desired, but the connections.
Now, while the merger is being debated, I'll be in the Eagle's Nest at LAX. Can't wait for that AC and terminal remodel as mentioned in another thread. LOL
No, I can't hold my breath that long.
I have been in PHX lately and have flown 7 US segments (already re-qualified EXP). Have to say the US economy experience leaves a lot to be desired, but the connections.
Now, while the merger is being debated, I'll be in the Eagle's Nest at LAX. Can't wait for that AC and terminal remodel as mentioned in another thread. LOL
No, I can't hold my breath that long.
Aug 25, 2013, 3:26 pm
#96
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
For now I'm staying, but I don't like the way the wind is blowing. Too much watering down of program benes for mid/low tier elites, too much chasing after new blood on the ponzi scheme theory: it's fine to p'o' existing elites as long as you can outweigh the resulting losses with new suckers.
Aug 25, 2013, 4:22 pm
#97
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
First option due to already booked travel for next year.
If it gets worse, I can easily credit to CX and go for DM.
If it gets worse, I can easily credit to CX and go for DM.
Aug 26, 2013, 5:18 pm
#98
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: AA EXP MM/UA MM/Marriott PLT Premier-LT PLT
Posts: 383
As someone who also came over with the great 1k match, im staying. AA has been great and treats their elites orders of magnitude better than the others. There is no greener grass.
Aug 26, 2013, 6:30 pm
#99
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Goshen,New York
Programs: AA 2 Million-miler , SPG Platinum, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,000
Loyalty matters; I'm staying
Aug 26, 2013, 7:32 pm
#100
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,416
Stick with AA for 2014 or not
AA all the way. ðŸ‘
Aug 27, 2013, 3:15 pm
#101
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: EGLL
Programs: The red, white, blue and silver one....
Posts: 286
it depends. Living in the UK, if I go to Canada or Asia/Australia, then no, but USA then YEAHHH!!!!! (only if one of the services is still operated by 77W though)
Last edited by SpeedBird17Victor; Aug 28, 2013 at 12:31 am
Aug 27, 2013, 4:19 pm
#102
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
Aug 28, 2013, 12:31 am
#104
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: EGLL
Programs: The red, white, blue and silver one....
Posts: 286
Aug 28, 2013, 12:33 am
#105
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: EGLL
Programs: The red, white, blue and silver one....
Posts: 286
True, but if I were to go to Canada, then, BA would only reaaallllyyy be the only choice. That, or Air Canada. And I only want to go on a 767/777 on AC so i'd have to see whats on the route (and of course price!)