ARCHIVE: AAdvantage Gold & Platinum Elite Status Challenges 2004 - 2011
Nov 30, 2010, 11:42 am
#5221
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: JFK
Programs: AA PLAT (0.45MM)
Posts: 56
@Microwave: I got the ticket from expedia.ca deal, it is showing under my AA reservation as Jetblue economy U class.
@videomaker: thanks, I guess i'll have to find a local flight to complete the challenge.
@videomaker: thanks, I guess i'll have to find a local flight to complete the challenge.
Last edited by dstan; Dec 2, 2010 at 2:12 pm Reason: merged consecutive posts
Nov 30, 2010, 11:48 am
#5223
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: JFK
Programs: AA PLAT (0.45MM)
Posts: 56
@videomaker: so the jetblue flight will qualify for the challenge?
never mind..... we need points for the challenge..
never mind..... we need points for the challenge..
Nov 30, 2010, 11:50 am
#5224
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: AA EXP, 1 MM, AC, HH Diamond, Marriott Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 4,010
No, sorry that wasn't clear. The challenge is based on elite-qualifying points only, and not on miles.
Make sure you are using points and not miles in your calculations, since some deep discount fares only earn 50 percent points (from the chart I linked to earlier).
Just as an example, your Q fare on the outbound AA flight would earn 2248 elite-qualifying/redeemable miles, but only 1124 points, and only points are counted in the challenge.
Make sure you are using points and not miles in your calculations, since some deep discount fares only earn 50 percent points (from the chart I linked to earlier).
Just as an example, your Q fare on the outbound AA flight would earn 2248 elite-qualifying/redeemable miles, but only 1124 points, and only points are counted in the challenge.
Last edited by videomaker; Nov 30, 2010 at 11:55 am
Nov 30, 2010, 11:52 am
#5225
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: JFK
Programs: AA PLAT (0.45MM)
Posts: 56
@vieomaker: thanks you so much for your help.
Nov 30, 2010, 12:09 pm
#5226
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
Flying on JetBlue on qualifying flights (as listed here on aa.com) you will earn REDEEMABLE AAdvantage miles, but you will not earn any Elite-Qualifying Miles, ergo no Elite-Qualifying Points.
To earn EQ Points toward a Challenge, you must fly an American Airlines coded flight number on a qualfying fare - the AA flight can earn anywhere from no to 0.5 to 1.5 Points per flown mile, depending on fare class, shown here.
N.B. Two of your previous posts were not displayed until cleared / approved in the moderation queue - new members with very low post counts are not allowed to make posts with embedded web links as part of the Board's Spam prevention methodology. /Moderator
To earn EQ Points toward a Challenge, you must fly an American Airlines coded flight number on a qualfying fare - the AA flight can earn anywhere from no to 0.5 to 1.5 Points per flown mile, depending on fare class, shown here.
N.B. Two of your previous posts were not displayed until cleared / approved in the moderation queue - new members with very low post counts are not allowed to make posts with embedded web links as part of the Board's Spam prevention methodology. /Moderator
Nov 30, 2010, 12:25 pm
#5227
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: JFK
Programs: AA PLAT (0.45MM)
Posts: 56
Hey guys, thanks for answering my questions.
I'm flying from Jfk to las and jfk-hkg-sfo-jfk in the next 3 months, these are all 0.5 EQP tickets, and my total qualifying EQP would be 9916.5.
I'm thinking about signing up for the platinum challenge, but I'm 84 EQP short, any idea on how to earn it as cheap as possible?
Thanks
I'm flying from Jfk to las and jfk-hkg-sfo-jfk in the next 3 months, these are all 0.5 EQP tickets, and my total qualifying EQP would be 9916.5.
I'm thinking about signing up for the platinum challenge, but I'm 84 EQP short, any idea on how to earn it as cheap as possible?
Thanks
Nov 30, 2010, 12:35 pm
#5228
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Signatures
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: London, England
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, National Exec, AA EXP Emeritus
Posts: 9,771
I'm flying from Jfk to las and jfk-hkg-sfo-jfk in the next 3 months, these are all 0.5 EQP tickets, and my total qualifying EQP would be 9916.5.
I'm thinking about signing up for the platinum challenge, but I'm 84 EQP short, any idea on how to earn it as cheap as possible?
I'm thinking about signing up for the platinum challenge, but I'm 84 EQP short, any idea on how to earn it as cheap as possible?
Nov 30, 2010, 3:09 pm
#5229
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: JFK
Programs: AA PLAT (0.45MM)
Posts: 56
First, I would suggest asking all of your remaining questions in one post; posting many questions in a row can look like you're trying to enhance your post count. On this specific question, I'd look at eating a change fee on your Las Vegas trip and moving from B6 to AA metal. Even a deep discount AA flight on that routing will earn you the needed EQPs. Otherwise, look for a cheapo short round trip out of JFK or LGA--the only way to earn EQPs is to fly.
Last edited by gogogo888; Nov 30, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Nov 30, 2010, 4:24 pm
#5230
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA Platinum, FB Silver, Krysflier, Hertz #1 Gold, A|Club Silver
Posts: 175
In addition, I was proposed to register for the re-engagement program to get some expired miles back. (which I did just in case). I was in a hurry so didn't ask for details, I was expecting to receive emails about all that, but all I got for now is a citycard offer
Nov 30, 2010, 4:31 pm
#5231
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: AA EXP, 1 MM, AC, HH Diamond, Marriott Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 4,010
Here's a thread where it's discussed at length:
Reengagement Challenges to Reactivate / Restore Expired Miles (consolidated)
Nov 30, 2010, 5:57 pm
#5232
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: JFK
Programs: AA PLAT (0.45MM)
Posts: 56
Is Platinum worth it?
Hi, I fly jfk-hkg once every several years and jfk-lax twice a year.
I have the opportunity earn 10k EQP in the next 3 months, is it worth it to pay $200 to do the platinum challenge??
I have the opportunity earn 10k EQP in the next 3 months, is it worth it to pay $200 to do the platinum challenge??
Nov 30, 2010, 6:00 pm
#5233
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
If you can't qualify on miles in the next three months, it may be useful to take the challenge. The double miles can be a good thing.
Nov 30, 2010, 6:07 pm
#5234
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
It can be a good deal if you enjoy the concept of higher upgrade positions, double redeemable miles, free lounge access on applicable international oneworld flights regardless of class flown, etc. etc. As to how to earn EQP, you need to FLY AA flights - if to HKG, the AA codeshare will work, but not the CX coded-ticket.
Your Platinum status if earned the next three months would persist through the Feb 29 2012, at which piint you would drop back to Gold for another year.
Your Platinum status if earned the next three months would persist through the Feb 29 2012, at which piint you would drop back to Gold for another year.
Nov 30, 2010, 6:34 pm
#5235
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: JFK
Programs: AA PLAT (0.45MM)
Posts: 56
@FlyMeToTheLooneyBin: It is HKG, correction made.
@JDiver: I'm going to fly JFK-LAS and JFK-HKG-SFO-JFK in the next 2 months, they are all in AA code and has 0.5 EQP, I will earn 9916 EQM and have to do a cheapo mile run for $72.
I'm still debating whether or not it is worth $200 + $72 for the platinum status.
@JDiver: I'm going to fly JFK-LAS and JFK-HKG-SFO-JFK in the next 2 months, they are all in AA code and has 0.5 EQP, I will earn 9916 EQM and have to do a cheapo mile run for $72.
I'm still debating whether or not it is worth $200 + $72 for the platinum status.