2009 Admirals Club discounts - $25-50 off at select clubs
May 28, 2009, 7:23 am
#61
Join Date: Feb 2008
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I do not understand the obsession to renew at a particular AC year after year. Not just the OP, others here have expressed similar feelings. Are we that sentimental, eh?
May 28, 2009, 7:27 am
#62
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MIA
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Not sentimental, but it's believed that renewing at a certain club shows an amount of revenue for that club and helps them in maintaining facilities and saving from potential closure. A couple years ago SJC and MCI were the two that many were renewing at, maybe even SJU should be a good candidate this year with all the pullbacks there.
May 28, 2009, 7:34 am
#63
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Not sentimental, but it's believed that renewing at a certain club shows an amount of revenue for that club and helps them in maintaining facilities and saving from potential closure. A couple years ago SJC and MCI were the two that many were renewing at, maybe even SJU should be a good candidate this year with all the pullbacks there.
I would pursue the cheapest option regardless of which is more beneficial to a particular club. BTW, recently (earlier this year) people were offered up to $50 off for renewing. I have a feeling you could have negotiated for double the discount
May 28, 2009, 7:37 am
#64
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No need to try and find a club giving a discount if one pays with a AA Citi Business card you get $25.00 off the renewal... and no its not combinable with club offered discount
mike
May 28, 2009, 7:47 am
#65
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. Oh well.
May 28, 2009, 7:55 am
#66
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May 28, 2009, 9:00 am
#67
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Midwest
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Discounted Joining?
If regional clubs offer discounts in renewing - is anyone aware of discounts on joining?
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May 28, 2009, 9:47 am
#68
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: LI, NY
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I got offered a $25 discount for renewal at the LAX club last month. I was hesitant at first until he threw in 2 drink chits. That did it for me. 
May 28, 2009, 9:52 am
#69
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There was a lot of discussion on this topic in March/April re: experiences with clubs that were offering discounts:
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May 28, 2009, 11:15 am
#70
Join Date: Aug 2001
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When my renewal came in the mail, there was an offer of an extra month of membership for free if I paid by a certain date.....unfortunately, I procrastinated a bit too long.
May 28, 2009, 11:16 am
#71
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It's too bad they don't offer any sort of mileage discount for those of us who renew with miles.
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May 28, 2009, 11:49 am
#72
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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Random sample point, but a week or so ago, my gf who is a gold member, got an offer by mail for $100 off a new membership ($350 /yr) and a free day pass.
May 28, 2009, 7:53 pm
#73
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
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I also received a letter in the mail for $50 off a new membership... Seems like $350 is the magical number...
On the other hand, I will hit EXP this Friday night when I land in SFO and will try and see if I can stack this with my CitiBusiness AAdvantage MC $50 discount to bring it down to $250 for a new signup..
On the other hand, I will hit EXP this Friday night when I land in SFO and will try and see if I can stack this with my CitiBusiness AAdvantage MC $50 discount to bring it down to $250 for a new signup..
May 28, 2009, 9:42 pm
#74
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May 28, 2009, 11:30 pm
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