ARCHIVE: AAdvantage Gold & Platinum Elite Status Challenges 2004 - 2011
Dec 7, 2009, 5:00 am
#4111
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Home Airports: CAE/CLT
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, National Executive
Posts: 5,452
Then your PLT should reflect by your return trip.
Once your status registers on your AA page give them a call and make sure your return reservation is linked to your new status.
Your only issue is access to BA lounges, as you won't have your shiney new PLT card yet.
BA dragons are known for wanting to see the plastic, though I have gotten into several BA F and J lounges without a card. I would carry a printout of your online statement just in case they ask. Will a statement work? Who knows, bust it's worth a try!
Once your status registers on your AA page give them a call and make sure your return reservation is linked to your new status.
Your only issue is access to BA lounges, as you won't have your shiney new PLT card yet.
BA dragons are known for wanting to see the plastic, though I have gotten into several BA F and J lounges without a card. I would carry a printout of your online statement just in case they ask. Will a statement work? Who knows, bust it's worth a try!
I meant EQP!
DCA-DFW-LHR-BAH vv is booked in L, so it's 1.0 EQP, the trip to Los Angeles is in deep discount, so .5 EQP.
I'm also flying AA codeshare to Bahrain, on BA. Turns out American and Gulf Airways don't codeshare anymore, which is too bad, I was looking forward to trying them out.
DCA-DFW-LHR-BAH vv is booked in L, so it's 1.0 EQP, the trip to Los Angeles is in deep discount, so .5 EQP.
I'm also flying AA codeshare to Bahrain, on BA. Turns out American and Gulf Airways don't codeshare anymore, which is too bad, I was looking forward to trying them out.
Dec 8, 2009, 1:35 pm
#4112
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SPG 100 Plat, AA Plat, SWA, Avis Pref., Hertz GLD
Posts: 122
Gold Challange Question
I was signing up for the gold challange today and the rep was going through my itenerary to verify that it would be sufficient miles to get me to GOLD status (Agent's suggestion, not mine).
3 of my 4 segments are listed as LAN Argentina (operated by AA) and Quantas (operated by AA). The agent told me that those would not qualify for the challange and that I would receive no miles.
Is this correct?
The booking codes for those are S, N, and Q.
3 of my 4 segments are listed as LAN Argentina (operated by AA) and Quantas (operated by AA). The agent told me that those would not qualify for the challange and that I would receive no miles.
Is this correct?
The booking codes for those are S, N, and Q.
Dec 8, 2009, 1:51 pm
#4113
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,414
I was signing up for the gold challange today and the rep was going through my itenerary to verify that it would be sufficient miles to get me to GOLD status (Agent's suggestion, not mine).
3 of my 4 segments are listed as LAN Argentina (operated by AA) and Quantas (operated by AA). The agent told me that those would not qualify for the challange and that I would receive no miles.
Is this correct?
The booking codes for those are S, N, and Q.
3 of my 4 segments are listed as LAN Argentina (operated by AA) and Quantas (operated by AA). The agent told me that those would not qualify for the challange and that I would receive no miles.
Is this correct?
The booking codes for those are S, N, and Q.
In case you haven't stumbled upon it yet, here's a link to the wiki article on the AA Challenges: http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...lenge_%28AA%29
So just to clarify...you say that those flights are operated by AA, but are listed as LAN and Quantas. I presume that they are not AA-marketed flights (i.e. AA flight numbers)? If that's the case, then the agent is correct.
For the purposes of your Gold Challenge, you can take flights operated by other carriers, but they MUST be AA flight numbers to count. (AA-operated flight with another carriers' flight numbers do NOT count.)
(RPB has already been sent in for potential merge with the Help Desk thread.)
Dec 8, 2009, 1:59 pm
#4114
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SPG 100 Plat, AA Plat, SWA, Avis Pref., Hertz GLD
Posts: 122
Thanks for the welcome! Long time reader actually!
How do I know if it's a AA or other flight number?
How do I know if it's a AA or other flight number?
Dec 8, 2009, 2:06 pm
#4115
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SJC/VCE
Programs: AA PLT (2.9+ MM), HH GLD, Hyatt Diamond, SPG PLT
Posts: 10,161
Dec 8, 2009, 2:07 pm
#4116
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SPG 100 Plat, AA Plat, SWA, Avis Pref., Hertz GLD
Posts: 122
yeah, it shows "LAN operated by AA" and "Quantas operated by AA"
too bad! this would have been instant gold
too bad! this would have been instant gold
Dec 8, 2009, 2:07 pm
#4117
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SPG 100 Plat, AA Plat, SWA, Avis Pref., Hertz GLD
Posts: 122
thanks for the help!
Dec 8, 2009, 2:10 pm
#4118
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA 1.5 MM Exec Plat, WN A-List, DL Silver, UA nonrev
Posts: 2,593
Dec 8, 2009, 2:12 pm
#4119
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
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One of the easier ways is to check your itin online. When you go into the reservation, look at the Carrier column. If it shows an AA logo and says "AMERICAN AIRLINES - OPERATED BY QANTAS AIRWAYS," then you're fine. If the Carrier logo is a Qantas logo and says "QANTAS AIRWAYS - OPERATED BY AMERICAN AIRLINES," then it's not an AA flight number.
Dec 8, 2009, 3:13 pm
#4120
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
Welcome to FlyerTalk, index411!
Your thread has now been merged into the existing Help Desk thread dedicated for this purpose. Please take a few moments to review the NEWCOMERS: PLEASE READ FIRST announcement at the top of the forum. That will help you familiarize yourself with the myriad resources available here to help you maximize your AA experience. We ask that all members try to search for relevant existing threads prior to posting new threads.
Again, welcome and enjoy!
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Your thread has now been merged into the existing Help Desk thread dedicated for this purpose. Please take a few moments to review the NEWCOMERS: PLEASE READ FIRST announcement at the top of the forum. That will help you familiarize yourself with the myriad resources available here to help you maximize your AA experience. We ask that all members try to search for relevant existing threads prior to posting new threads.
Again, welcome and enjoy!
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Dec 11, 2009, 9:30 am
#4121
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 542
Dear FT mind,
my hubby just completed his Plat challenge and has few questions as newbie
- account shoqing 0 upgrades:
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 25,834
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 20,665
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 10
Miles Towards Elite Upgrades 3,635
Miles with Expiration Deferred Through Jun. 08, 2011 53,226
500 Mile Upgrade Account Balance 0
Is it possible to get upgraded on the upcoming Dec 14 trip LGA-DFW-PSP?
Why his upgrades didnt post?
Can he use lounges in DFW?
my hubby just completed his Plat challenge and has few questions as newbie
- account shoqing 0 upgrades:
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 25,834
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 20,665
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 10
Miles Towards Elite Upgrades 3,635
Miles with Expiration Deferred Through Jun. 08, 2011 53,226
500 Mile Upgrade Account Balance 0
Is it possible to get upgraded on the upcoming Dec 14 trip LGA-DFW-PSP?
Why his upgrades didnt post?
Can he use lounges in DFW?
Dec 11, 2009, 10:16 am
#4122
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Duluth, GA
Programs: AAdvantage PLT, AA 2MM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,268
Dear FT mind,
my hubby just completed his Plat challenge and has few questions as newbie
- account shoqing 0 upgrades:
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 25,834
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 20,665
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 10
Miles Towards Elite Upgrades 3,635
Miles with Expiration Deferred Through Jun. 08, 2011 53,226
500 Mile Upgrade Account Balance 0
Is it possible to get upgraded on the upcoming Dec 14 trip LGA-DFW-PSP?
Why his upgrades didnt post?
Can he use lounges in DFW?
my hubby just completed his Plat challenge and has few questions as newbie
- account shoqing 0 upgrades:
YTD Elite Qualifying Points 25,834
YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 20,665
YTD Elite Qualifying Segments 10
Miles Towards Elite Upgrades 3,635
Miles with Expiration Deferred Through Jun. 08, 2011 53,226
500 Mile Upgrade Account Balance 0
Is it possible to get upgraded on the upcoming Dec 14 trip LGA-DFW-PSP?
Why his upgrades didnt post?
Can he use lounges in DFW?
what upgrades? he hasn't accumulated 10000 miles towards Elite Upgrades yet. they can be bought for $30 each as needed.
domestic travel doesn't qualify one for access to the lounges AFAIK (save for FL if doing transcon in F)
Dec 11, 2009, 12:18 pm
#4123
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Home Airports: CAE/CLT
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, National Executive
Posts: 5,452
Your DH will get 4 500 mile upgrades for every 10K miles flown as a PLT, so he had more than a couple to go before he gets any.
He can buy them in advance for 30 dollars each online or at the kiosk. If he is checking in at the counter, and his upgrade request clears he will need to buy them from the agent and then they go for $35.
(1000th post. Fitting when you consider that the PLT Challenge scheme is what drew me to FT! ^)
Last edited by Gamecock; Dec 11, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Dec 14, 2009, 6:39 am
#4124
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: LONDON
Programs: CX DM, BA G4L, QR PLT, EK PLT, Hyatt CourtesyC, HH DM, SQ PPS, BonvoyTit, UK, VS, UA, DL, AA
Posts: 1,715
No they do not - Based on a First class ticket purchased in India, on CX stock no less, I just succesfully completed the AA Gold challenge (status updated a couple of hours ago). Now trying to figure out how long my Gold Status is valid for.
Dec 14, 2009, 9:01 am
#4125
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
February 2011. I'd suggest the Platinum challenge on/after June 16 next year (more bonus miles and, if you travel internationally on any OW carrier, lounge access).