ARCHIVE: AAdvantage Gold & Platinum Elite Status Challenges 2004 - 2011
Apr 18, 2011, 8:54 am
#5536
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AA EXP, AAirpass, & CK 2MM, MR Plat Premier, DL Plat, US Plat, UA RECOVERING GS
Posts: 2,620
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When you log in to aa.com, you should see a little bar/emblem in the upper right corner just above the menu. That emblem reflects your status ("Gold", "Platinum", "EXP", etc).
You can also access the AAdvantage account activity page, where you'll see you current status and progress towards renewal and progression to other levels.
When you log in to aa.com, you should see a little bar/emblem in the upper right corner just above the menu. That emblem reflects your status ("Gold", "Platinum", "EXP", etc).
You can also access the AAdvantage account activity page, where you'll see you current status and progress towards renewal and progression to other levels.
Apr 18, 2011, 8:55 am
#5537
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Welcome to FlyerTalk!
If your account says you are Gold, you are Gold and it will be reflected on your boarding passes, etc. But - one small caveat - if you had pre-existing bookings, you may have to call to have your status updated on them.
I would also recommend using the Wiki and the FAQ here so you can find out more about status, the Challenge, etc.
Note: this post will have been merged into the existing thread when you look next. JDiver, Moderator
If your account says you are Gold, you are Gold and it will be reflected on your boarding passes, etc. But - one small caveat - if you had pre-existing bookings, you may have to call to have your status updated on them.
I would also recommend using the Wiki and the FAQ here so you can find out more about status, the Challenge, etc.
Note: this post will have been merged into the existing thread when you look next. JDiver, Moderator
Apr 22, 2011, 8:15 am
#5538
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: AA PLT Pro (2MM), HH DIA, IHG PLT
Posts: 496
Platinum Challenge- Bonus Miles/Points
I am on a Platinum Challenge and noticed in my account that I am receiving bonus miles for flights that appear to be credited to my elite points status. I thought bonus miles were only for upgrades. Do bonus miles qualify for elite point totals?
Apr 22, 2011, 8:19 am
#5539
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,535
Are these flights that are fewer than 500 miles? That would make a difference. Specifics will help.
As you are new here, I would suggest reading the FAQ and other "stickied" materials where the basic function of the AAdvantage program is spelled out in great detail.
Cheers.
As you are new here, I would suggest reading the FAQ and other "stickied" materials where the basic function of the AAdvantage program is spelled out in great detail.
Cheers.
Apr 22, 2011, 8:23 am
#5540
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: AA PLT Pro (2MM), HH DIA, IHG PLT
Posts: 496
Yes these are short hop < 300 mile legs. I will look at the stickies, thanks.
Apr 22, 2011, 8:37 am
#5541
In Memoriam
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: dallas texas usa
Programs: aa plt 4.9MM LTAC
Posts: 14,828
if you currently have gold status, you should get a 500 mi minimum....the # of points varies by fare code iirc....
good luck...
good luck...
Apr 22, 2011, 8:48 am
#5542
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: AA PLT Pro (2MM), HH DIA, IHG PLT
Posts: 496
The 500 mile minimum makes sense. The odd thing is that it is a TUL-DFW leg that was 237 miles and the bonus was 388 giving me 625 for the leg. That is what I can't figure out.
Apr 22, 2011, 9:15 am
#5543
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K
Posts: 2,574
Apr 22, 2011, 9:22 am
#5544
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: TPA
Programs: AA PLT, Hilton diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 235
question
I seemed to notice these challenges are three months each. what are the dates? I ask because I'm flying TPA-DFW-LAX twice r/t in P class in late june, early july. Any suggestions? If I added correctly, it would be about 12984 eqp
Last edited by dopey!; Apr 22, 2011 at 9:28 am Reason: added eqp
Apr 22, 2011, 9:29 am
#5545
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K
Posts: 2,574
Challenges begin on the 1st or 16th of each month. When you sign up you can choose between the most recent date in the past or the next three future dates. For example, if you called today you could have a challenge start date of April 16th, May 1st, May 16th, or June 1st. Challenges started Before June 16th confer status through February 2012. Challenges started June 16th and after confer status through February 2013. Expect the challenge fees to increase on June 16th.
Apr 22, 2011, 9:37 am
#5546
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: TPA
Programs: AA PLT, Hilton diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 235
Challenges begin on the 1st or 16th of each month. When you sign up you can choose between the most recent date in the past or the next three future dates. For example, if you called today you could have a challenge start date of April 16th, May 1st, May 16th, or June 1st. Challenges started Before June 16th confer status through February 2012. Challenges started June 16th and after confer status through February 2013. Expect the challenge fees to increase on June 16th.
Apr 22, 2011, 9:59 am
#5547
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: AA PLT Pro (2MM), HH DIA, IHG PLT
Posts: 496
Duh! I should have been able to figure that out. Thanks. A follow up question... do the bonus miles qualify for elite points? They are showing up in my account as elite miles and points. Thanks in advance.
Apr 22, 2011, 10:14 am
#5548
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K
Posts: 2,574
Elite status bonus miles do not count as elite qualifying miles/points. I can't help but think you must be reading your account incorrectly, or some up to this point unknown error is affecting you.
Apr 28, 2011, 10:18 am
#5549
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,978
Hey, if bonus miles count as elite qualifying miles, than AA EXP would be so easy to acquire it's not even funny....
Apr 29, 2011, 5:04 pm
#5550
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 3
Gold vs Platinum Challenge: Is this true?
I paid $100 yesterday to sign up for the AA GLD challenge (to begin May 1st) and realized today that I will likely attain 10,000 EQPs by the end of July. I called today and was told that it was too late to change it to a PLT challenge.
However, the AA customer service rep did tell me that if I reach 10,000 EQPs before July 31st, I can simply pay an extra $80, upgrade to the PLT challenge, and immediately get PLT status. He told me that, had I elected the PLT challenge yesterday, I would have paid $180 upfront and, if i didn't reach 10,000 EQPs by July 31st, I would lose the full $180 and not have attained any elite status.
I am very skeptical of what I was told for one big reason: why would anyone pay the $180 upfront, with the possiblility of attaining nothing, when they could simply start with the GLD challenge, re-assess their EQPs, and upgrade the challenge during the three-month window as appropriate? Why would anyone not retain that optionality?
Thanks.
However, the AA customer service rep did tell me that if I reach 10,000 EQPs before July 31st, I can simply pay an extra $80, upgrade to the PLT challenge, and immediately get PLT status. He told me that, had I elected the PLT challenge yesterday, I would have paid $180 upfront and, if i didn't reach 10,000 EQPs by July 31st, I would lose the full $180 and not have attained any elite status.
I am very skeptical of what I was told for one big reason: why would anyone pay the $180 upfront, with the possiblility of attaining nothing, when they could simply start with the GLD challenge, re-assess their EQPs, and upgrade the challenge during the three-month window as appropriate? Why would anyone not retain that optionality?
Thanks.