Should I switch from UA / DL? DM or AAdvantage? Benefits? Differences? (consolidated)
Dec 3, 2014, 12:46 am
#151
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Is it better to status match to US or AA?
I'm coming from UA. current 1k. (also lifetime AA platinum if it matters). I'd like to status match - which program is better to status match to? Do you get SWU's if you do it?
Dec 3, 2014, 6:30 am
#152
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Programs: AA PLT (2.9+ MM), HH GLD, Hyatt Diamond, SPG PLT
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I think you'll need to investigate the option via US.
AA doesn't offer status matches, only challenges and these are to achieve GLD & PLT. Executive Platinum challenges are exceptions - and I"m not sure they would offer one to someone who already has lifetime AA status.
AA doesn't offer status matches, only challenges and these are to achieve GLD & PLT. Executive Platinum challenges are exceptions - and I"m not sure they would offer one to someone who already has lifetime AA status.
Dec 3, 2014, 6:30 am
#153
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Signatures
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Dec 3, 2014, 11:12 am
#154
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Location: Benicia CA
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AA offers UA elite status matches / challenges (consolidated)
Dec 13, 2014, 8:48 am
#155
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Syracuse, NY
Programs: 1k UA, UA MM, AA EXPlat
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I pulled the trigger--I am on my last UA flight today--over 1K miles this year, 130 segments. Start with AA on Jan 1st. Looking forward to it--have a status match and have just bought 10 tickets through mid March--won't have a problem getting there.
Only problem I have now--500K UA miles, ecerts and all of these RDU and GDU's!
Only problem I have now--500K UA miles, ecerts and all of these RDU and GDU's!
Dec 13, 2014, 10:21 am
#160
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Join Date: Jun 2000
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Is there something unique about your flying? Did you hold UGS status at UA?
Tom in Berlin
Dec 13, 2014, 12:37 pm
#161
Used to be 'g_leyser'
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Originally Posted by fanger
4. Old school- 1x RDM per mile flown for golds, Platinum and Executive Platinum at 2x RDM per mile flown, with 500 mile minimums.
