Nov 11, 2014, 9:50 am
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AAdvantage members are eligible to buy a Boost to their elite qualifying miles (EQM), elite qualifying point (EQP) or elite qualifying segment (EQS) balance to "top up" to the next elite status level (valid through February 2016). If you aren't close enough for a Boost, you can purchase a Renewal buyback up to your current status (except Executive Platinum).
Here are the details:
Site: aa.com/elite2015
(lower right wiki corner)AAdvantage members are eligible to buy a Boost to their elite qualifying miles (EQM), elite qualifying point (EQP) or elite qualifying segment (EQS) balance to "top up" to the next elite status level (valid through February 2016). If you aren't close enough for a Boost, you can purchase a Renewal buyback up to your current status (except Executive Platinum).
Here are the details:
- Gold
- Boost from 20,000 - 24,999 EQM or 25 - 29 EQS: $399
- Boost from 15,000 - 19,999 EQM or 20 - 24 EQS: $499
- Boost from 10,000 - 14,999 EQM or 15 - 19 EQS: $649
- Renewal buyback (only available to current year AA elites): $649
- Platinum
- Boost from 45,000 - 49,999 EQM or 55 - 59 EQS: $699
- Boost from 40,000 - 44,999 EQM or 50 - 54 EQS: $899
- Boost from 35,000 - 39,999 EQM or 45 - 49 EQS: $1199
- Renewal buyback (only available to current year AA Platinum or Executive Platinum): $1199
- Executive Platinum
- Boost from 95,000 - 99,999 EQM or 95 - 99 EQS: $1199
- Boost from 90,000 - 94,999 EQM or 90 - 94 EQS: $1799
- Boost from 85,000 - 89,999 EQM or 85 - 89 EQS: $2499
- Renewal buyback not offered for Executive Platinum
Site: aa.com/elite2015
2015 Renew Elite Status Buyback / Boost Status (10 Nov 2014)
Nov 11, 2014, 10:08 am
#48
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Roswell, GA
Programs: AA EXP 2.8m,Lifetime PLT, Hilton Diamond, IHG PlLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 3,198
Nov 11, 2014, 10:51 am
#50
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA LT Gold
Posts: 3,672
Is it? If one plans to travel on AA as much as this year (not enough to qualify for GLD) then buying the "perks" a la carte can very possibly be cheaper.
GLDs only get MCE at check-in time and save $25per bag.
$399 can buy me 16 checked bags or 5MCE seats on transcons
IS it really a deal if you don't plan to fly enough to be GLD? I don't think so.
GLDs only get MCE at check-in time and save $25per bag.
$399 can buy me 16 checked bags or 5MCE seats on transcons
IS it really a deal if you don't plan to fly enough to be GLD? I don't think so.
Nov 11, 2014, 10:59 am
#51
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 4
6600 points short of EXP
I am 6600 points short of EXP and I dont want to use the boosts, can anyone give me advice on how to I can get 6600 points without taking another flight this year? I have an Amex AA, will my cc points count toward that? This is the first time I am experiencing this so any advise is appreciated
Nov 11, 2014, 11:04 am
#52
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP, UA GM (2013 Gold, 2014 Silver), Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 436
I am 6600 points short of EXP and I dont want to use the boosts, can anyone give me advice on how to I can get 6600 points without taking another flight this year? I have an Amex AA, will my cc points count toward that? This is the first time I am experiencing this so any advise is appreciated
Nov 11, 2014, 11:26 am
#54
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: DL DM 2MM, BA Bronze, Various Hotels
Posts: 10,187
Nov 11, 2014, 11:28 am
#55
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Dmd,Hyatt Glbl,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat,Accor Gold
Posts: 10,840
) T&Cs for the offer: All applicable fees are collected in US dollars and are non-refundable. You must pay the renewal fee, in addition to any applicable taxes and credit card processing fees, in full by July 31, 2015. Elite status offers obtained through this program will not be authorized retroactively if payment is not completed before the Member's current status expires.
At first glance, it seems that for the renewal fee the deadline is July 31, 2015 of next year. But the final sentence seems to indicate that it would be Feb. 29, 2015, since if you haven't otherwise qualified you'll lose your status as of that date.
I guess I'm missing something, but any clarification on this point would be welcome.
Nov 11, 2014, 12:09 pm
#56
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,116
Is it? If one plans to travel on AA as much as this year (not enough to qualify for GLD) then buying the "perks" a la carte can very possibly be cheaper.
GLDs only get MCE at check-in time and save $25per bag.
$399 can buy me 16 checked bags or 5MCE seats on transcons
IS it really a deal if you don't plan to fly enough to be GLD? I don't think so.
GLDs only get MCE at check-in time and save $25per bag.
$399 can buy me 16 checked bags or 5MCE seats on transcons
IS it really a deal if you don't plan to fly enough to be GLD? I don't think so.
Regards
Nov 11, 2014, 12:28 pm
#57
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: Double OWE (AA EXP, QF Plat), FI Gold
Posts: 1,887
Nov 11, 2014, 12:49 pm
#58
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 700
Is it? If one plans to travel on AA as much as this year (not enough to qualify for GLD) then buying the "perks" a la carte can very possibly be cheaper.
GLDs only get MCE at check-in time and save $25per bag.
$399 can buy me 16 checked bags or 5MCE seats on transcons
IS it really a deal if you don't plan to fly enough to be GLD? I don't think so.
GLDs only get MCE at check-in time and save $25per bag.
$399 can buy me 16 checked bags or 5MCE seats on transcons
IS it really a deal if you don't plan to fly enough to be GLD? I don't think so.
Depending on travel patterns I could see it being worth it if you're flying in the ~20K or ~25 segment range and certainly if you are anticipating flying a lot more next year.
Now $1199 for Plat over Gold seems absolutely ridiculous.
Nov 11, 2014, 12:49 pm
#59
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 5,270
On the other hand, if they had decent data scientists with a bit of spare time, they could build a pretty good predictive model and optimize it accordingly.
Nov 11, 2014, 1:09 pm
#60
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,770
Yes, unfortunately I agree. That's an awful lot to pay for MCE outside of T-24, double miles on less than 50k miles flown, and the privilege of maybe being able to pay for an upgrade before other people can (or a better chance at an upgrade on a <500 mile hop). Almost no international non-premium travel here so the lounge access does not come into play. Looks like I will be dropping down to gold next year. Probably going to get pretty crowded with all the US folks coming over, but my legacy US Silver friends score a surprising number of upgrades out of DCA on their metal so I'll remain optimistic and probably be flying a lot more US...