ARCHIVE: AAdvantage Gold & Platinum Elite Status Challenges 2004 - 2011
Nov 9, 2011, 5:34 pm
#6031
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,546
I just looked back at my records. I misremembered. The flight on which you complete your challenge does count towards your MTEU counter. I will edit my earlier post to remove the misinformation.
Nov 9, 2011, 6:31 pm
#6032
In Memoriam
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: dallas texas usa
Programs: aa plt 4.9MM LTAC
Posts: 14,828
being gold, you get 500 mi minimum, so dfw-aus would get 250 pts....12 segments gets 3k pts....look for either, both or a como, for the cheapest...
Nov 9, 2011, 6:44 pm
#6033
In Memoriam
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: dallas texas usa
Programs: aa plt 4.9MM LTAC
Posts: 14,828
dfw-fll-dfw is 1019mi each way, s 2k+ pts rt...12/7 [wed] rt $248, so 3 for $750....mid week works well & i think you can fit 2 in 1 day....
continue to look for cheaper....good luck...
continue to look for cheaper....good luck...
Nov 9, 2011, 7:02 pm
#6034
In Memoriam
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: dallas texas usa
Programs: aa plt 4.9MM LTAC
Posts: 14,828
both of the ideas above should be a last resort.....
what will probably be best is dfw-east coast-west coast-east coast-dfw...
what will probably be best is dfw-east coast-west coast-east coast-dfw...
Nov 9, 2011, 7:51 pm
#6035
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
Also note, please, FlyerTalk prohibits cross-posting. One query has been deleted, all replies have been merged into this thread. /Moderator
Nov 9, 2011, 8:56 pm
#6036
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP (2.5MM), Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,859
I think my situation is a little unique because of the specific routing (in Business 'I'):
1) JFK-LHR AA codeshare on BA (3451 EQM, 5177 EQP)
2) LHR-BOM BA flight (4487 EQM, 6731 EQP)
3) DEL-AUH EY flight (no EQMs/EQPs/elite bonus)
4) AUH-JFK AA codeshare on EY (6867 EQMs, 10,301 EQPs)
So the plan is to do the Gold challenge and qualify after flight #1. He'd get the 25% elite bonus on that segment as well as #2. And he'd start to earn MTEU on segment #2 (at the latest). So by the time the itinerary is finished, he'll have flown about 11.3k MTEU (earned on flights #2 and #4) and receive the 4 stickers. That's what I'm more interested in than the extra bonus miles, and it wouldn't happen on a Platinum challenge, because the Plat challenge wouldn't be complete until after segment #4 due to the AA code requirement. And then he'd end the whole trip with zero MTEU. I guess I'd have to double check the cost of Gold Challenge + Upgrade vs. Plat Challenge and see how it compares to purchasing the 4 stickers.
FWIW, the RDM difference is about 2k -- the 25% Gold bonus on segments #1 and #2. Not a huge deal but more than you originally stated.
By the way, it's annoying that AA doesn't codeshare on BA's LHR-BOM. I would have routed him via BRU on AA/9W (with an AA codeshare on the BRU-BOM segment) but didn't want to put him on an AA flight with angled flat when I could get him on BA via LHR.
1) JFK-LHR AA codeshare on BA (3451 EQM, 5177 EQP)
2) LHR-BOM BA flight (4487 EQM, 6731 EQP)
3) DEL-AUH EY flight (no EQMs/EQPs/elite bonus)
4) AUH-JFK AA codeshare on EY (6867 EQMs, 10,301 EQPs)
So the plan is to do the Gold challenge and qualify after flight #1. He'd get the 25% elite bonus on that segment as well as #2. And he'd start to earn MTEU on segment #2 (at the latest). So by the time the itinerary is finished, he'll have flown about 11.3k MTEU (earned on flights #2 and #4) and receive the 4 stickers. That's what I'm more interested in than the extra bonus miles, and it wouldn't happen on a Platinum challenge, because the Plat challenge wouldn't be complete until after segment #4 due to the AA code requirement. And then he'd end the whole trip with zero MTEU. I guess I'd have to double check the cost of Gold Challenge + Upgrade vs. Plat Challenge and see how it compares to purchasing the 4 stickers.
FWIW, the RDM difference is about 2k -- the 25% Gold bonus on segments #1 and #2. Not a huge deal but more than you originally stated.
By the way, it's annoying that AA doesn't codeshare on BA's LHR-BOM. I would have routed him via BRU on AA/9W (with an AA codeshare on the BRU-BOM segment) but didn't want to put him on an AA flight with angled flat when I could get him on BA via LHR.
Nov 9, 2011, 11:27 pm
#6037
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,310
How close are the JFK-LHR and LHR-BOM flights? Are there Gold priviliges you're expecting to get on the LHR-BOM flight? If its just the bonus then you're good. But if there were a benefit they'd expect before the flight (baggage charges, for example) it may take some time for miles to post and the new Gold status to be confirmed.
Has it occurred to you that a lot of people do in fact pay $30 per sticker? Even FT'ers? Unlike, say, valuing miles based on a $25,000 r/t JFK-HKG fare on CX in F.
Nov 10, 2011, 9:45 am
#6038
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Gold, MR Plat, Avis First
Posts: 35
I considered this...mabye DFW-NYC-LAX-DFW...think that would get it?
Nov 15, 2011, 10:16 am
#6039
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Belgium
Programs: ALL Black Limitless | Hilton Diamond | Hyatt Globalist | Marriott Ambassador | Avis President's Club
Posts: 212
Hey guys,
When going for the PLT challenge, do you receive equal EQM when flying the required class on another airline, say BA instead of AA?
Asking so because I'll be doing several transatlantic flights and it might be more convenient for me to fly via BA instead of AA.
Also, if one booking (with multi-city trips or a RTW ticket) already helps you reach that challenge, do you get the status immediately and/or can you then get a likely upgrade from Flex Economy to Business Class? How would I go about trying this?
And also, is it interesting to book multi-city trips via RTW tickets or separately? Or multi-city? And how does this affect miles earned for a challenge?
Thanks guys.
When going for the PLT challenge, do you receive equal EQM when flying the required class on another airline, say BA instead of AA?
Asking so because I'll be doing several transatlantic flights and it might be more convenient for me to fly via BA instead of AA.
Also, if one booking (with multi-city trips or a RTW ticket) already helps you reach that challenge, do you get the status immediately and/or can you then get a likely upgrade from Flex Economy to Business Class? How would I go about trying this?
And also, is it interesting to book multi-city trips via RTW tickets or separately? Or multi-city? And how does this affect miles earned for a challenge?
Thanks guys.
Nov 15, 2011, 10:54 am
#6040
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Hey guys,
When going for the PLT challenge, do you receive equal EQM when flying the required class on another airline, say BA instead of AA?
Asking so because I'll be doing several transatlantic flights and it might be more convenient for me to fly via BA instead of AA.
Also, if one booking (with multi-city trips or a RTW ticket) already helps you reach that challenge, do you get the status immediately and/or can you then get a likely upgrade from Flex Economy to Business Class? How would I go about trying this?
And also, is it interesting to book multi-city trips via RTW tickets or separately? Or multi-city? And how does this affect miles earned for a challenge?
Thanks guys.
When going for the PLT challenge, do you receive equal EQM when flying the required class on another airline, say BA instead of AA?
Asking so because I'll be doing several transatlantic flights and it might be more convenient for me to fly via BA instead of AA.
Also, if one booking (with multi-city trips or a RTW ticket) already helps you reach that challenge, do you get the status immediately and/or can you then get a likely upgrade from Flex Economy to Business Class? How would I go about trying this?
And also, is it interesting to book multi-city trips via RTW tickets or separately? Or multi-city? And how does this affect miles earned for a challenge?
Thanks guys.
Nov 15, 2011, 1:11 pm
#6041
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: EXP 2.9MM
Posts: 145
Thinking about trying the Gold challenge for my wife. As of now, she would get 4996 qualifying points--will they require the 4 additional points, or will they round up?
Here are the segments for those that care:
ORD-SLC in G = 1249 miles * 0.5 points/mile = 624.5 points
SLC-ORD in N = 1249 miles * 0.5 points/mile = 624.5 points
ORD-SLC in P = 1249 miles * 1.5 points/mile = 1873.5 points
SLC-ORD in P = 1249 miles * 1.5 points/mile = 1873.5 points
Actually, depending on how AA rounds, she could have 4995-4997 points for the above segments. Thoughts?
Here are the segments for those that care:
ORD-SLC in G = 1249 miles * 0.5 points/mile = 624.5 points
SLC-ORD in N = 1249 miles * 0.5 points/mile = 624.5 points
ORD-SLC in P = 1249 miles * 1.5 points/mile = 1873.5 points
SLC-ORD in P = 1249 miles * 1.5 points/mile = 1873.5 points
Actually, depending on how AA rounds, she could have 4995-4997 points for the above segments. Thoughts?
Nov 15, 2011, 5:05 pm
#6042
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K
Posts: 2,574
Thinking about trying the Gold challenge for my wife. As of now, she would get 4996 qualifying points--will they require the 4 additional points, or will they round up?
Here are the segments for those that care:
ORD-SLC in G = 1249 miles * 0.5 points/mile = 624.5 points
SLC-ORD in N = 1249 miles * 0.5 points/mile = 624.5 points
ORD-SLC in P = 1249 miles * 1.5 points/mile = 1873.5 points
SLC-ORD in P = 1249 miles * 1.5 points/mile = 1873.5 points
Actually, depending on how AA rounds, she could have 4995-4997 points for the above segments. Thoughts?
Here are the segments for those that care:
ORD-SLC in G = 1249 miles * 0.5 points/mile = 624.5 points
SLC-ORD in N = 1249 miles * 0.5 points/mile = 624.5 points
ORD-SLC in P = 1249 miles * 1.5 points/mile = 1873.5 points
SLC-ORD in P = 1249 miles * 1.5 points/mile = 1873.5 points
Actually, depending on how AA rounds, she could have 4995-4997 points for the above segments. Thoughts?
Nov 15, 2011, 11:37 pm
#6043
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP (2.5MM), Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,859
Hey guys,
When going for the PLT challenge, do you receive equal EQM when flying the required class on another airline, say BA instead of AA?
Asking so because I'll be doing several transatlantic flights and it might be more convenient for me to fly via BA instead of AA.
Also, if one booking (with multi-city trips or a RTW ticket) already helps you reach that challenge, do you get the status immediately and/or can you then get a likely upgrade from Flex Economy to Business Class? How would I go about trying this?
And also, is it interesting to book multi-city trips via RTW tickets or separately? Or multi-city? And how does this affect miles earned for a challenge?
Thanks guys.
When going for the PLT challenge, do you receive equal EQM when flying the required class on another airline, say BA instead of AA?
Asking so because I'll be doing several transatlantic flights and it might be more convenient for me to fly via BA instead of AA.
Also, if one booking (with multi-city trips or a RTW ticket) already helps you reach that challenge, do you get the status immediately and/or can you then get a likely upgrade from Flex Economy to Business Class? How would I go about trying this?
And also, is it interesting to book multi-city trips via RTW tickets or separately? Or multi-city? And how does this affect miles earned for a challenge?
Thanks guys.
Nov 16, 2011, 12:18 am
#6044
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: used to be PER, now it's nowhere/eveywhere
Programs: QFF NB, AA GLD
Posts: 3,498
Nov 16, 2011, 1:18 am
#6045
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K
Posts: 2,574