ARCHIVE: AAdvantage Gold & Platinum Elite Status Challenges 2004 - 2011
Feb 27, 2008, 3:46 pm
#1906
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
The rep was firmly and confidently wrong. One earns 100% bonus miles on the Platinum-qualifying sector, as you indicate.
They may have to manually update the points toward the sticker upgrade counter (which resets to zero day after tomorrow, but there's a recent thread on that.)
They may have to manually update the points toward the sticker upgrade counter (which resets to zero day after tomorrow, but there's a recent thread on that.)
After completing the platinum challenge, I noticed that when my mileage posted, my qualifying segment didn't get the 100% mileage bonus, nor did it count towards the elite upgrade mileage. The first time I called the AAdvantage CS, the rep said quite firmly and confidently, that one must have platinum elite status before flying a segment in order to get the mileage bonus. I was doubtful, based on what I remembered reading here. I did some more searches on here, before calling again, and got a rep who took a few minutes before getting the elite bonus miles credited to my account. I asked her if the miles from the qualifying segment have been credited to my sticker upgrade mileage counter, to which she responded yes. I thought everything was fine, but when I logged on to my account on aa.com, the bonus mileage was posted, but the credit towards the sticker upgrade counter wasn't. I guess I'll have to call again tomorrow. So advice for others: keep calling until you get all the miles and bonuses sorted out. Usually the first AAgent will try to look into your account and help but upon hearing "platinum challenge" they just transfer you to the AAdvantage CS desk.
Feb 27, 2008, 4:11 pm
#1907
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Plat 2MM, SPG Gold, HH, Marriott Silver, Delta, United, TSA Prechk/GE
Posts: 451
Point accrual after international C upgrade
I'm thinking of signing up Dr. Kboo for another platinum challenge. We have a trip to Asia booked initially in L and M classes but that have been upgraded (at least the JFK-NRT part) by eVIPs to C class. Am I correct in assuming that Dr. Kboo's EQPs will be awarded on a 1:1 basis (which is what L and M would get)?
thanks.
thanks.
Feb 27, 2008, 4:13 pm
#1908
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
You are correct. Though the occasional exception has been known to occur, usually during irregular operations, one normally earns points and miles at the rate of the purchased, not upgraded, fare.
I'm thinking of signing up Dr. Kboo for another platinum challenge. We have a trip to Asia booked initially in L and M classes but that have been upgraded (at least the JFK-NRT part) by eVIPs to C class. Am I correct in assuming that Dr. Kboo's EQPs will be awarded on a 1:1 basis (which is what L and M would get)?
thanks.
thanks.
Feb 27, 2008, 4:14 pm
#1909
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
You are correct. Though the occasional exception has been known to occur, usually during irregular operations, one normally earns points and miles at the rate of the purchased, not upgraded, fare.
As to whether you will be able to sign Dr. Kboo up for another Platinum Challenge, well... as June Allyson about that (hint: Depends.)
As to whether you will be able to sign Dr. Kboo up for another Platinum Challenge, well... as June Allyson about that (hint: Depends.)
I'm thinking of signing up Dr. Kboo for another platinum challenge. We have a trip to Asia booked initially in L and M classes but that have been upgraded (at least the JFK-NRT part) by eVIPs to C class. Am I correct in assuming that Dr. Kboo's EQPs will be awarded on a 1:1 basis (which is what L and M would get)?
thanks.
thanks.
Feb 27, 2008, 4:36 pm
#1910
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Plat 2MM, SPG Gold, HH, Marriott Silver, Delta, United, TSA Prechk/GE
Posts: 451
You are correct. Though the occasional exception has been known to occur, usually during irregular operations, one normally earns points and miles at the rate of the purchased, not upgraded, fare.
As to whether you will be able to sign Dr. Kboo up for another Platinum Challenge, well... as June Allyson about that (hint: Depends.)
As to whether you will be able to sign Dr. Kboo up for another Platinum Challenge, well... as June Allyson about that (hint: Depends.)
Feb 27, 2008, 4:41 pm
#1911
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
Now, that is a challenge - how do we convince the unconvinced? But no worries, he has you to guide him and hopefully he will some day hear the clarion call of FF status. There is hope - there are several of us whose spouses have seen the light.
To be clear, Dr. Kboo has sat for a year or two as a lowly gold; he's not platinum re-challenging immediately. Dr. Kboo is, well, he likes the benefits and appreciates them (He loved being PLT for that year) but is unwilling to do any work to get them. Although he gets the concept of PLT challenge, if I didn't sign him up this time he'd be perfectly happy to let 1 transcon and a trip to Asia requal for GLD til Feb 2010.
Mar 1, 2008, 11:57 am
#1912
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: c1e
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 223
made it!
PLT status cleared.
I'd originally wanted a gold challenge; it only took an IRROP (that flight in O now counts for Y points, you say?) and a weekend MR to go the extra distance to PLT.
Now I'm looking forward to lounge access en route to MEX and seeing some upgrades clear...
Thanks, FT!
I'd originally wanted a gold challenge; it only took an IRROP (that flight in O now counts for Y points, you say?) and a weekend MR to go the extra distance to PLT.
Now I'm looking forward to lounge access en route to MEX and seeing some upgrades clear...
Thanks, FT!
Mar 1, 2008, 12:12 pm
#1913
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
Felicidades! You were the beneficiary of the "sometimes things go wrong your way" rule - e.g. irrops sometimes mean a quick reassignment to a flight that winds up being assigned in full Y, earning some extra EQP.
PLT status cleared.
I'd originally wanted a gold challenge; it only took an IRROP (that flight in O now counts for Y points, you say?) and a weekend MR to go the extra distance to PLT.
Now I'm looking forward to lounge access en route to MEX and seeing some upgrades clear...
Thanks, FT!
I'd originally wanted a gold challenge; it only took an IRROP (that flight in O now counts for Y points, you say?) and a weekend MR to go the extra distance to PLT.
Now I'm looking forward to lounge access en route to MEX and seeing some upgrades clear...
Thanks, FT!
Mar 2, 2008, 2:49 am
#1914
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: c1e
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 223
When I saw the EQP post at 1x and not 0.5x, I decided not to ask for the 400 miles, but that was a completely unexpected side-effect.
Wouldn't this be an easy thing for AA to fix, or do you reckon there just aren't enough times where the EQP matter for this to be a big problem?
Mar 2, 2008, 7:23 am
#1915
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 238
Is there any quick way to obtain Executive Platinum (Emerald), for those who haven't used American Airlines before, but wanting to ?
Thanks
Thanks
Mar 2, 2008, 7:37 am
#1916
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,443
Mar 2, 2008, 8:21 am
#1917
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
I think it may have been "human factors" more than a bug - the GA or whoever merely did a quick job of entering the new information, and typed "Y" for your class - and voila! we have EQP!
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When I saw the EQP post at 1x and not 0.5x, I decided not to ask for the 400 miles, but that was a completely unexpected side-effect.
Wouldn't this be an easy thing for AA to fix, or do you reckon there just aren't enough times where the EQP matter for this to be a big problem?
When I saw the EQP post at 1x and not 0.5x, I decided not to ask for the 400 miles, but that was a completely unexpected side-effect.
Wouldn't this be an easy thing for AA to fix, or do you reckon there just aren't enough times where the EQP matter for this to be a big problem?
Mar 2, 2008, 10:10 pm
#1918
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 80
Buying status through AMEX elite cards?
I have searched the threads and haven't found any discussion to address this question...
I've heard that it's possible to "buy" immediate status in AAdvantage and other airline programs...and free access to their respective airport lounges (e.g., Admirals Lounge) with elite AMEX cards such as the "black card." Is there any truth to this rumor?
TIA
I've heard that it's possible to "buy" immediate status in AAdvantage and other airline programs...and free access to their respective airport lounges (e.g., Admirals Lounge) with elite AMEX cards such as the "black card." Is there any truth to this rumor?
TIA
Mar 3, 2008, 6:32 am
#1919
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: IAH
Programs: AA EXP, CO PLAT, SPG Gold
Posts: 205
I have searched the threads and haven't found any discussion to address this question...
I've heard that it's possible to "buy" immediate status in AAdvantage and other airline programs...and free access to their respective airport lounges (e.g., Admirals Lounge) with elite AMEX cards such as the "black card." Is there any truth to this rumor?
TIA
I've heard that it's possible to "buy" immediate status in AAdvantage and other airline programs...and free access to their respective airport lounges (e.g., Admirals Lounge) with elite AMEX cards such as the "black card." Is there any truth to this rumor?
TIA
Mar 4, 2008, 7:45 pm
#1920
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Chicago
Posts: 2,682
What is the rule regarding future challenges? We will be going to CDG on an L fare in march and could therefore qualify for gold, but I am sure that we would have very little use for the status between now and Feb. If it doesn't hurt I might as well take the challenge, but if it precludes challenge for the rest of my life then perhaps I should not. Its very possible we don't fly AA again this year.
If I fly 7600 miles on an L fare and take the gold challenge all in the month of march, will I get any upgrade stickers. We have to go to BOS in June and if I had upgrades I suppose that would be nice.
If I qualified for Plat, would that get us gold to Feb, 2010. That might have more use. I'd have to buy our BOS tickets on AA and add another flight somewhere but it could be done to get plat.
If I fly 7600 miles on an L fare and take the gold challenge all in the month of march, will I get any upgrade stickers. We have to go to BOS in June and if I had upgrades I suppose that would be nice.
If I qualified for Plat, would that get us gold to Feb, 2010. That might have more use. I'd have to buy our BOS tickets on AA and add another flight somewhere but it could be done to get plat.