Dec 11, 2015, 8:19 am
Last edit by: JDiver
Help! I need ....... by the end of the year to (re)qualify.
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Link to Google Flights (put in the origin only, add your restrictions such as airline or alliances)
Link to FT-AA Thread "Using Google Flights for American Airlines flight searches"
Link to Google ITA Matrix (flights and rules finder)
Link to Innosked oneworld interactive network map and timetable
Link to Great Circle Mapper (miles and distance calculations)
Link to FT Mileage Run Deals forum
Link to FT Premium Fare Deals forum
Link to FT Mileage Run Discussion forum
ARCHIVE: 2015 "HELP! I need XXX EQM / EQP / EQS by end of year" thread
Dec 11, 2015, 8:01 am
#76
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: DFW, SEA and AA in between
Programs: AA-3MM-ExPLT
Posts: 1,146
This year the offers go up to the 999 mile #, so it could be the year where there will be zero leeway. I guess you can call after the 1st and ask. if they say no, then the buy-up/back is your only choice.
Dec 11, 2015, 8:09 am
#77
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 370
Historically there has been some leeway, but it's been tightened down each year, especially as they have made the buy-up offers more and more public.
This year the offers go up to the 999 mile #, so it could be the year where there will be zero leeway. I guess you can call after the 1st and ask. if they say no, then the buy-up/back is your only choice.
This year the offers go up to the 999 mile #, so it could be the year where there will be zero leeway. I guess you can call after the 1st and ask. if they say no, then the buy-up/back is your only choice.
How much will it cost if AA actually sells me the 11 miles?(assuming they still offer it)
Thansk!
Dec 11, 2015, 3:00 pm
#78
Join Date: May 2015
Location: LAX
Posts: 3
Earn final 100 EQPs
Hello,
I am doing a mileage run this weekend leaving Sat a.m., returning Sun p.m.: LAX-ORD-MIA (overnight stay on Sat.)-PTY-MIA-LAX. Unfortunately, I think I will still be about 100 EQPs short of Executive Platinum on AA. What is the best way of ensuring I reach Exec. Plat. on this trip? Can I do a same day change on one of the legs - which leg would give me the best chance of being able to get some extra miles and likely would have open seats?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I am doing a mileage run this weekend leaving Sat a.m., returning Sun p.m.: LAX-ORD-MIA (overnight stay on Sat.)-PTY-MIA-LAX. Unfortunately, I think I will still be about 100 EQPs short of Executive Platinum on AA. What is the best way of ensuring I reach Exec. Plat. on this trip? Can I do a same day change on one of the legs - which leg would give me the best chance of being able to get some extra miles and likely would have open seats?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dec 11, 2015, 3:07 pm
#79
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM; UA 1K; AA 1MM
Posts: 4,514
The T&C of same day change say that you can't change the number of segments. Therefore the only viable options I see are changing that ORD stop on LAX-ORD-MIA to either BOS, JFK, or PHL.
Dec 11, 2015, 4:18 pm
#80
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AAdvantage PP
Posts: 13,913
Buying miles is for RDM only. I would say call AA first. If you are now PLT and requalifying my hunch is you will have an easier time. If not its a MR for you.
Dec 12, 2015, 9:47 am
#81
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: BOS
Posts: 231
<500 mile flights, EQP's, and 2x EQP bonus
First year trying for status on AA, currently PLAT. I am just under 2000 EQP's shy of EXPLAT. Looking at the options to cross the threshold would 2 <500 mile flights in first(P) class get me 2000 EQP's with the 2015 2x EQP bonus?
Tried to back out what I had been awarded for these flights previously, but AA doesn't make it easy figuring out EQP's per flight since there is no record and RDM info only goes back to July 2015.
Tried to back out what I had been awarded for these flights previously, but AA doesn't make it easy figuring out EQP's per flight since there is no record and RDM info only goes back to July 2015.
Dec 12, 2015, 10:42 am
#82
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: CLT
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 866
Yes. You get a minimum 500 miles/EQP for each segment, which is doubled if purchased fare is F, so 1000 for each leg. Had many of these trips this year and all credited that way without question.
Dec 12, 2015, 4:11 pm
#83
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 22
At 118 segments, what to do?
I am currently at 118 segments so 2 short of 120 and EXP qualification. I was wondering whether you think calling American and sweat-talking an agent into giving me the status for next year is possible, or do I need to do a quick segment run?
Dec 12, 2015, 4:16 pm
#84
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 5,270
I guess you could also boost to EXP for $1199, but doing a quick segment run is probably more cost effective, even factoring in the time.
Dec 12, 2015, 4:18 pm
#85
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,581
I'd be concerned if you were trying to sweat talk an agent - sounds most unpleasant
If you want to attain EP status, then would definitely recommend taking 2 cheap short sectors - it will be the cheapest method
If you want to attain EP status, then would definitely recommend taking 2 cheap short sectors - it will be the cheapest method
Dec 12, 2015, 5:23 pm
#86
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
Posts: 2,795
Hello,
I am doing a mileage run this weekend leaving Sat a.m., returning Sun p.m.: LAX-ORD-MIA (overnight stay on Sat.)-PTY-MIA-LAX. Unfortunately, I think I will still be about 100 EQPs short of Executive Platinum on AA. What is the best way of ensuring I reach Exec. Plat. on this trip? Can I do a same day change on one of the legs - which leg would give me the best chance of being able to get some extra miles and likely would have open seats?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I am doing a mileage run this weekend leaving Sat a.m., returning Sun p.m.: LAX-ORD-MIA (overnight stay on Sat.)-PTY-MIA-LAX. Unfortunately, I think I will still be about 100 EQPs short of Executive Platinum on AA. What is the best way of ensuring I reach Exec. Plat. on this trip? Can I do a same day change on one of the legs - which leg would give me the best chance of being able to get some extra miles and likely would have open seats?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dec 12, 2015, 8:31 pm
#87
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP (2.5MM), Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,859
They have policies and they stick to them. I would not count on any leeway in getting to 120 segments.
Dec 12, 2015, 8:49 pm
#88
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM; UA 1K; AA 1MM
Posts: 4,514
Calling AA won't result in any helpful outcome here. It's always possible that, after 1/1/, AA decides to consider you 'close enough' and round up and give you EXP, but A) we have no idea if that will happen and B) it will be too late to take any action at that point if they don't give you EXP.
Don't risk it. Do one of the following:
A) segment run
B) Take advantage of the Boost offer. (segment run will be far cheaper)
Don't risk it. Do one of the following:
A) segment run
B) Take advantage of the Boost offer. (segment run will be far cheaper)
Dec 12, 2015, 8:55 pm
#89
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: PHL - Go Flyers!
Programs: EMT-P
Posts: 564
Your home airport isn't known but I certainly agree with the other answers that a) a segment run is your next move and b) Google Flights is your friend. I would certainly be surprised if AA made an exception. Look in the Mileage Run deals thread for some ideas.
Dec 13, 2015, 1:29 pm
#90
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 22
Thanks, found a round trip for under $200 using Google Flights so I am all set.