dawgsontop

I couldn't find it mentioned elsewhere so I thought this might be the place to post it.

I just received an offer through the mail for complimentary platinum elite status through Sept. 15, 2014 as well as twenty 500-mile upgrades.

If I fly 12,000 EQMs by Sept. 15, 2014 I'll receive platinum elite status through Feb. 2016.

Debonaire

For anyone that receives such an offer:

Can you mention 1) what status you were last year, 2) how close you were to re-qualifying, and 3) how much your "buy it back" offer was?

dawgsontop

I've never had any elite status. In my life I've only flown 1 paid flight (to NYC) on AA, I have flown 2 award trips though. I'm thinking the reason I was targeted was the fact that I have 2 Citi AA Exec cards, a Citi AA Platinum card, and a Citi AA Biz Card.

m123

Looks like same offer for Plat. My mother just received one via email. She barely made Gold this year and has not been Plat in at least two years. She does fly paid Business class every time, so maybe AA is doing this for higher revenue generating pax? Either way, it looks like things may get a little diluted for both Gold and Plat this year.



"Hello -------'
AAdvantage Number: Xxxxx


Elevating your journey is important to us. That's why we're adding an average of one new plane a week to build the most modern fleet among the largest U.S. airlines. To see how we're improving your travel, we're offering you complimentary AAdvantage® Platinum status through September 15, 2014.

You'll be eligible for elite status benefits including:
Special upgrade privileges
100% mileage bonus on eligible flights
Complimentary access to Main Cabin Extra and
Preferred Seats
Priority check-in and boarding
Two free checked bags
How about Platinum status through February 29, 2016?
Simply register, then start flying on American, US Airways or other select airlines* to earn 12,000 elite-qualifying miles or points between April 28 and September 15, 2014. That's all it takes to extend your newfound perks.

cme2c

Wife just got this. She hasn't been elite for at least 6 years. We fly AA on awards mostly the last few years, but did have one trip to South America paid in business last year and one to Europe the year prior, both were discount fares about $2K round trip, so not big revenue generators by any means.

relangford

So, as I was EXP last year and am PLAT this year, I have to fly 50,000 miles, and they only have to fly 12,000 to get PLAT through 2/29/2016? Also, since I was EXP in January, when I flew 20,000 miles to get NO 500-mile stickers (since I was EXP), and they get 20 stickers? Seems strange to me. Hope somebody from AA is reading this topic.

dawgsontop

Would earning 10,000 EQMs from spending $40k on the Citi Executive card count towards the 12,000 EQMs needed to maintain Platinum status? Or is it only actual butt-in-seat miles?

kauppias

It seems there is little benefit to requalifying for plat this year with AA if its likely next year theyll just send non qualifiers a offer? maybe if they do a ELTA offer soon there might be some benefit to credit flights to AA for the rest of the year, obviously YMMV but I do feel they are only fishing for new elites with no real new benefits for current elites.

kauppias

ONLY BIS miiles would count same as a regular paid challenge

jbdk

NO... Gold is pretty much worthless now. I am Gold and pretty much worthless.

Debonaire

I've always considered priority security to be one of the best benefits of Gold, but perhaps those with TSA Pre will disagree.

I suppose the discount in MCE helps a bit when you want to buy it for a long-haul international trip.

lcflyer

My wife barely flies (although we usually go to Europe once a year) and I don't think has ever qualified for Gold except once more than 10 years ago. However, she is a long-time Citi Aadvantage Platinum credit card holder, and when she does fly, she is often in business or first. I am EXP so I usually upgrade her. She had gotten some stickers from prior Gold year, but I have never been able to use them for her. Bottom line, it doesn't really give much of an advantage to her, but it was free so I registered. I tried to register my daughter, but this offer was linked only to invited Aadvantage members.

relangford

Yep, actually harm to current elites since we have to fly 4X as many miles for the same status, and the ranks get filled making our benefits harder to get. I sure hope AA really benefits from these new elites while hurting current ones. I'm not sure I'll make much of an effort for my remaining 10,000 miles to get PLAT next year.

mvoight

12K EQMS in 4 1/2 months.. Not even requiring a PLT earning rate to keep status. They could at least require 12K EQPs

billgrates3

No, while GLD status may be worthless, you are not!