ARCHIVE: Just made EXP / Executive Platinum! Resources, ask etc. brag (master thread)
Oct 18, 2013, 7:58 am
#1501
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SJC/VCE
Programs: AA PLT (2.9+ MM), HH GLD, Hyatt Diamond, SPG PLT
Posts: 10,161
Paid or award ticket? If you are using your miles, then the waived fees for EXP ticketing would apply. If a paid ticket & you are traveling together, then yes; if you simply book their ticket, then no.
Of course, there will now be reports that when "I booked a ticket for my cousin's dentist's sister and she got free checked bags and priority access"
Of course, there will now be reports that when "I booked a ticket for my cousin's dentist's sister and she got free checked bags and priority access"
Oct 18, 2013, 10:44 am
#1502
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 11
Started my first job out of college last year that requires a lot of flying. Made Platinum last year with a few runs at the end of the DEQM promotion. Didn't fly very much at the beginning of the year but went on several runs and visited new cities.
Just made EXP for the first time!
Points: 63,795
EQM: 103,794
Segments: 71
Just hope that work requires me to fly and no more work at home so I make it a bit more naturally next year.
Just made EXP for the first time!
Points: 63,795
EQM: 103,794
Segments: 71
Just hope that work requires me to fly and no more work at home so I make it a bit more naturally next year.
Oct 18, 2013, 12:27 pm
#1503
Used to be Premier Monkey
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP; Priority Club PLT; HHonors Gold
Posts: 475
I hit EXP for the first time earlier this week and forgot to post about it! I did it the hard way: butt in seat!
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 53,448
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 83,902
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 100
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 53,448
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 83,902
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 100
Oct 22, 2013, 6:36 am
#1504
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: STL
Programs: AA EXP, Delta Gold, Mariott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 307
After years of bouncing from no status to plat, and back to nothing, I finally made it to EXP:
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 30,572
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 51,453
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 100
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 30,572
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 51,453
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 100
Oct 22, 2013, 6:48 am
#1505
Used to be Premier Monkey
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP; Priority Club PLT; HHonors Gold
Posts: 475
Oct 22, 2013, 7:05 am
#1506
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: STL
Programs: AA EXP, Delta Gold, Mariott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 307
Oct 23, 2013, 12:13 pm
#1507
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,389
My wife and I will both be EXP for next year. Regarding complimentary upgrades, should we split our PNRs before T-100 for best chances?
I assume that if we don't do anything and keep ourselves on the same PNR, we'll only be upgraded if 2 spots open up at the same time, otherwise it'll go to the next single EXP on the list. Is that correct?
I assume that if we don't do anything and keep ourselves on the same PNR, we'll only be upgraded if 2 spots open up at the same time, otherwise it'll go to the next single EXP on the list. Is that correct?
Oct 23, 2013, 12:48 pm
#1508
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
My wife and I will both be EXP for next year. Regarding complimentary upgrades, should we split our PNRs before T-100 for best chances?
I assume that if we don't do anything and keep ourselves on the same PNR, we'll only be upgraded if 2 spots open up at the same time, otherwise it'll go to the next single EXP on the list. Is that correct?
I assume that if we don't do anything and keep ourselves on the same PNR, we'll only be upgraded if 2 spots open up at the same time, otherwise it'll go to the next single EXP on the list. Is that correct?
Oct 23, 2013, 1:27 pm
#1509
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,535
Cheers.
Oct 23, 2013, 5:52 pm
#1510
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,389
Thank you FlyMeToTheLooneyBin & brp!
Any instances where both were upgraded while on the same PNR? I'm sure unlikely, but just wondering.
Any instances where both were upgraded while on the same PNR? I'm sure unlikely, but just wondering.
Oct 23, 2013, 5:56 pm
#1511
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,389
Oct 23, 2013, 6:51 pm
#1512
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SFO/OAK
Programs: AA EXP 3.4MM, BAEC, UAMP, Skyteam (<10k) HH Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz Gold, GE/TSA TT
Posts: 2,723
I can't imagine the pains that the seats have given your butts!
It's painful enough when you travel a few long hauls West Coast to So.Africa (like me) but 100 segments, jeez!
for me, so far:
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 68,842
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 91,381
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 28
(just when over $40k on Citi Exec MC, so requalified for EXP already)
Oct 23, 2013, 7:22 pm
#1513
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tulsa, OK
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,264
Dear 100 segment EXPs,
I can't imagine the pains that the seats have given your butts!
It's painful enough when you travel a few long hauls West Coast to So.Africa (like me) but 100 segments, jeez!
I can't imagine the pains that the seats have given your butts!
It's painful enough when you travel a few long hauls West Coast to So.Africa (like me) but 100 segments, jeez!
Oct 27, 2013, 11:10 am
#1514
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 77
Made EXP for the first time this year (one of my new year's resolution, I am weird)
YTD Elite Qualifying Points: 73,243
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles: 100,810
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments: 56
YTD Elite Qualifying Points: 73,243
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles: 100,810
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments: 56
Oct 27, 2013, 4:31 pm
#1515
Used to be Premier Monkey
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP; Priority Club PLT; HHonors Gold
Posts: 475
Dear 100 segment EXPs,
I can't imagine the pains that the seats have given your butts!
It's painful enough when you travel a few long hauls West Coast to So.Africa (like me) but 100 segments, jeez!
for me, so far:
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 68,842
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 91,381
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 28
(just when over $40k on Citi Exec MC, so requalified for EXP already)
I can't imagine the pains that the seats have given your butts!
It's painful enough when you travel a few long hauls West Coast to So.Africa (like me) but 100 segments, jeez!
for me, so far:
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 68,842
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 91,381
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 28
(just when over $40k on Citi Exec MC, so requalified for EXP already)