ARCHIVE: Just made EXP / Executive Platinum! Resources, ask etc. brag (master thread)
Oct 21, 2007, 1:00 pm
#151
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As a lowly Plat about to requalify for lowly Plat on segments this week, I am curious. Is qualifying for EXP kinda like making your first $million in that once you've done it the first time the subsequent times are easier? It would seem that at least you get to do most of your requalifying mileage runs in F anyway. That right there would seem to help.
Oct 21, 2007, 2:27 pm
#152
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Oct 21, 2007, 4:04 pm
#153
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My statement was more mirroring the fact that EXP get a much higher percentage of upgrades. In the past couple months, I have been close but no cigar sitting in 20D, and being first on the list for UG... only to watch a EXP take an earlier flight and get me at the last moment
Oct 21, 2007, 7:33 pm
#154
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Oct 24, 2007, 6:52 am
#155
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Finally made it!!! Hit 100,154 EQP on trip out to Chicago this past Sunday. The gal that sat next to me on that flight had hit EXP, as well, by flying her 100th segment.
Now I get to call and get the banner updated for all my existing reservations... fun stuff.
Now I get to call and get the banner updated for all my existing reservations... fun stuff.
Nov 26, 2007, 9:15 am
#156
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As of this Sunday, 100,810 miles, first time EXP, with perhaps another short flight this year.
Nov 26, 2007, 10:42 am
#157
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Just hit EXP with GB Airways flight from LHR to Marrakesh posting in lightning speed!! Flew it on Friday, and it posted on Monday. Pretty sure AA flights don´t post so fast. Put me in a great mood, as I was a total sourpuss as of a few minutes ago, getting off an Iberia flight from Marrakesh to Madrid. Turns out it was a codeshare flight with Atlas Blue, the LCC of Morocco. At 6´ tall, my knees wheren´t just touching the seat in front of me, they were digging into it. I was not happy. But now, being EXP has made the world a better place to be in. That, or the 3 mini cavas I´v just topped off in the lounge.
Nov 27, 2007, 5:20 pm
#158
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First time EXP (woo hoo) - Now what???
--I will make EXP on my very next outbound leg (TUS-SCL). 
--I know you get 8 system wide upgrades. How does one request them as opposed to using stickers?
--On the return leg I will be a newly minted EXP (can I get an Oh yeah???), assuming it updates. Your experience on getting an upgrade SCL-MIA-DFW-TUS???
--Probably old hat for you guys, but I'm psyched!
--I know you get 8 system wide upgrades. How does one request them as opposed to using stickers?
--On the return leg I will be a newly minted EXP (can I get an Oh yeah???), assuming it updates. Your experience on getting an upgrade SCL-MIA-DFW-TUS???
--Probably old hat for you guys, but I'm psyched!
Nov 27, 2007, 5:24 pm
#159
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What now? This gets moved to the existing thread for people who want to announce that they've attained status. That's what
(And, yes, these sorts of posts are, indeed, old hat.)
Cheers.
(And, yes, these sorts of posts are, indeed, old hat.)
Cheers.
Nov 27, 2007, 5:48 pm
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If the miles points prior to departure, you should call AA and have them update your PNR to reflect your new status. This will improve your upgrade chances.
Nov 27, 2007, 6:09 pm
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Is the PNR really able to be updated that quickly over the phone? I'm about to face the same situation, flying on a Thursday and crossing 100K, and having another flight the immediately following Sunday--and I guess I'd resigned myself to not being able to do much to increase my upgrade chances, what with only one business day in between.
Nov 27, 2007, 7:33 pm
#164
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It can.
Congratulations, heyjoe63!
Is the PNR really able to be updated that quickly over the phone? I'm about to face the same situation, flying on a Thursday and crossing 100K, and having another flight the immediately following Sunday--and I guess I'd resigned myself to not being able to do much to increase my upgrade chances, what with only one business day in between.
Nov 27, 2007, 7:47 pm
#165
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Fantastic. Many thanks JDiver!