Nov 17, 2015, 10:51 am
Last edit by: JDiver
2016 Program Year Elite Status Buyback / Renew / Boost (consolidated)
In previous years, AA (and US) has offered those who failed to requalify for elite status the opportunity to buy back or "boost" status for the following status year. AA offers the program once again for c/y 2015 - status year 2016 (29 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 <sic>), as shown in a new FAQ on aa.com.
Q. How long do I have to purchase the offer?
Offers must be purchased by July 31, 2016, unless otherwise stated.
(2016) American Airlines Elite Status Offer Program
Secure Your Elite Status for 2016 (Link)
Frequently Asked Questions (Link)
Chart with requirements and costs (Link)
Secure Your Elite Status for 2016 (Link)
Frequently Asked Questions (Link)
Chart with requirements and costs (Link)
2016 Program Year Elite Status Buyback / Renew / Boost (consolidated)
Mar 1, 2016, 10:45 am
#271
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Signatures
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: London, England
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, National Exec, AA EXP Emeritus
Posts: 9,765
How many of you are paying to boost your status for the year? How much are you paying? Why did you decide to pay?
Debating if I should dig out $2500 to boost to EXP. I was slightly more than 15k EQMs short for qualification this year, but they are letting me anyway. I know the decision depends on my upcoming travel pattern for the year, but I'm just hoping to see other people's rationale.
Debating if I should dig out $2500 to boost to EXP. I was slightly more than 15k EQMs short for qualification this year, but they are letting me anyway. I know the decision depends on my upcoming travel pattern for the year, but I'm just hoping to see other people's rationale.
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Mar 1, 2016, 10:51 am
#272
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Signatures
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: London, England
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, National Exec, AA EXP Emeritus
Posts: 9,765
Paid to boost my status to EXP after a frustrating mishap end of last year. Anyway, I have already paid for it but today logging into my AA account shows me as Platinum instead of EXP. Any idea how long it takes for the purchased boost to change your status?
Edit: Apparently FAQs say within 5 days, sorry.
Edit: Apparently FAQs say within 5 days, sorry.
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Mar 29, 2016, 6:47 pm
#273
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: AA
Posts: 1
Paying for EXP elite requalification
In 2015 I fell about 5K EQMs short and did not requalify for EXP. AA has been emailing me to pay nearly $1800 for maintaining my EXP status. If there has been a previous discussion on this topic can someone please point me to the master thread?
Mar 29, 2016, 7:14 pm
#275
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,399
Separately, falling 5K short of EXP can get you booted off FT. But since this is your first post after having been a member for 8 years, we might be able to get you an exception.
Mar 29, 2016, 7:38 pm
#276
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
I'm not sure how the discussion will help. Either you pay and keep your status, or not pay and lose it. I can guarantee that no exception will be made.
Separately, falling 5K short of EXP can get you booted off FT. But since this is your first post after having been a member for 8 years, we might be able to get you an exception.
Separately, falling 5K short of EXP can get you booted off FT. But since this is your first post after having been a member for 8 years, we might be able to get you an exception.
Mar 29, 2016, 7:54 pm
#277
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: BNA
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 766
You've been an EXP, so you know the benefits and your situation will decide the value.
I'd say it's all about common routes and how you'd use the SWUs.
Plus the award miles bonus.
This WAG places EXP at $4600 more valuable than PLT.
http://thepointsguy.com/2014/12/what...-status-worth/
I'd say it's all about common routes and how you'd use the SWUs.
- If your common routes frequently clear free UPG, that has real value.
- If you plan to use SWUs for long-haul flights (like LAX-SYD) that has real value. I cleared SWUs on a RT to SYD and the difference in coach and business fare was WAY more than $1800.
Plus the award miles bonus.
This WAG places EXP at $4600 more valuable than PLT.
http://thepointsguy.com/2014/12/what...-status-worth/
Mar 29, 2016, 7:54 pm
#278
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Signatures
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: London, England
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, National Exec, AA EXP Emeritus
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As this programme for 2016 is gone and dead, I've closed this thread.
Discussions of what may come for 2017 have been moved to a new thread here:
2017 Program Year Elite Status Buyback / Renew / Boost (consolidated)
~Moderator
Discussions of what may come for 2017 have been moved to a new thread here:
2017 Program Year Elite Status Buyback / Renew / Boost (consolidated)
~Moderator
Last edited by Microwave; Aug 16, 2016 at 2:13 am