EXP requalification---rounding up?
Nov 13, 2013, 11:05 am
#1
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EXP requalification---rounding up?
Hi-
I have been EXP for the past few years and have generally qualified in October/November time frame. This year I will be 21 miles short as of 12/26. I have to think AA generally would round up in this scenario but I thought I would ask the broader community. I know there is probably no hard and fast rule but interested in people's experience. If there is an existing thread sorry for the duplication but I could not find it.
Thanks!
I have been EXP for the past few years and have generally qualified in October/November time frame. This year I will be 21 miles short as of 12/26. I have to think AA generally would round up in this scenario but I thought I would ask the broader community. I know there is probably no hard and fast rule but interested in people's experience. If there is an existing thread sorry for the duplication but I could not find it.
Thanks!
Nov 13, 2013, 11:13 am
#2
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Hi-
I have been EXP for the past few years and have generally qualified in October/November time frame. This year I will be 21 miles short as of 12/26. I have to think AA generally would round up in this scenario but I thought I would ask the broader community. I know there is probably no hard and fast rule but interested in people's experience. If there is an existing thread sorry for the duplication but I could not find it.
Thanks!
I have been EXP for the past few years and have generally qualified in October/November time frame. This year I will be 21 miles short as of 12/26. I have to think AA generally would round up in this scenario but I thought I would ask the broader community. I know there is probably no hard and fast rule but interested in people's experience. If there is an existing thread sorry for the duplication but I could not find it.
Thanks!
Nov 13, 2013, 11:13 am
#3
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Now that AA has introduced the "Buy the remaining" program, I doubt they will hand it over. That said, this is my opinion and they could allow such a small amount to pass.
If I were you, I would book a DFW --> AUS/SAT/HOU roundtrip midweek (prices are around 150 RT) and ensure you make it.
If I were you, I would book a DFW --> AUS/SAT/HOU roundtrip midweek (prices are around 150 RT) and ensure you make it.
Nov 13, 2013, 11:20 am
#4
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thanks --I don't think I have seen anything about buying the remaining miles--I will look into that option if I need it.
Nov 13, 2013, 11:30 am
#5
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ry-2014-a.html
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/eliteren...RL&title=elite
$1,199 is an expensive way to qualify if you're only short 21 miles, but at least it's a backup if they don't round up.
Are you willing to risk $1,199 to save yourself the time and money cost of a short roundtrip?
Nov 13, 2013, 11:32 am
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With the "soft landing" going away, coupled with the introduction of this "boost your miles" program, I would not chance it if it were me... especially for an EXP requalification. EXP status is too valuable to not spend ~$150-200 to secure what it gives. YMMV
Nov 13, 2013, 11:42 am
#7
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I will be 97 miles short of 45,000 so was wondering if they'd round me up to get me to the 45k Platinum boost. If the fare would fall back to what I paid for my next trip (booked a Choice Plus so no change fee), I would re-route myself off the nonstop to add those extra miles, but it would cost me more than the difference between 40k and 45k. And an MR would cost me almost as much as the price difference, so not worth adding one more. So I'll ask, and if the answer is no, as I predict it will be, just stew over it for a bit and move on with life.
But in the OP's situation, I'd do the mileage run in the blink of an eye.
But in the OP's situation, I'd do the mileage run in the blink of an eye.
Nov 13, 2013, 11:48 am
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Nov 13, 2013, 11:51 am
#9
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OP -- If any of your travel in the remainder this year is domestic, then you may buy a Choice Plus fare, and request Same Day Confirmed change to a slightly detoured route to get more EQM. (e.g. STL-ORD-LGA to STL-DFW-LGA)
Nov 13, 2013, 11:53 am
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I will be 97 miles short of 45,000 so was wondering if they'd round me up to get me to the 45k Platinum boost. If the fare would fall back to what I paid for my next trip (booked a Choice Plus so no change fee), I would re-route myself off the nonstop to add those extra miles, but it would cost me more than the difference between 40k and 45k. And an MR would cost me almost as much as the price difference, so not worth adding one more. So I'll ask, and if the answer is no, as I predict it will be, just stew over it for a bit and move on with life.
But in the OP's situation, I'd do the mileage run in the blink of an eye.
But in the OP's situation, I'd do the mileage run in the blink of an eye.
Nov 13, 2013, 12:00 pm
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Like DEN --> DFW changed to DEN --> LAX --> ORD --> DFW or something?
Nov 13, 2013, 12:09 pm
#12
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No wonder no soft landings this year, they want you to buy it. boo hoo. Its pretty pricey for an xplat. I think you can do a MR way cheaper for 10K miles, no?
Nov 13, 2013, 12:30 pm
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Nov 13, 2013, 12:34 pm
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Hi-
I have been EXP for the past few years and have generally qualified in October/November time frame. This year I will be 21 miles short as of 12/26. I have to think AA generally would round up in this scenario but I thought I would ask the broader community. I know there is probably no hard and fast rule but interested in people's experience. If there is an existing thread sorry for the duplication but I could not find it.
Thanks!
I have been EXP for the past few years and have generally qualified in October/November time frame. This year I will be 21 miles short as of 12/26. I have to think AA generally would round up in this scenario but I thought I would ask the broader community. I know there is probably no hard and fast rule but interested in people's experience. If there is an existing thread sorry for the duplication but I could not find it.
Thanks!
