View Poll Results: My plans for dealing with the 2016 AAdvantage changes:
I'm actually benefitting from this - good deal for me.
46
6.80%
I'm neutral - I gain some, lose some. I'll stay.
132
19.53%
I'm not happy, but stuck with AA / oneworld at this point.
176
26.04%
I'm unhappy & will use AA & other airlines opportunistically.
274
40.53%
I'm outta here! Bye, American.
48
7.10%
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AAdvantage Changes for 2016 - DISCUSSION, REACTION & POLL
Feb 23, 2016, 8:06 pm
#1037
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,029
Regards
Feb 23, 2016, 8:11 pm
#1038
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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Posts: 27,730
You are the one making the big fuss about it.
Feb 24, 2016, 6:30 am
#1039
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, National Emerald Executive, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 15,180
Just wondering as my next threshold was already showing as 12.5k miles, despite being February.
I'd still have come up a few hundred EQMs short even with the glitch being fixed so it's not a big deal. I'm just curious had I found myself in that situation.
Feb 24, 2016, 11:05 am
#1040
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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Feb 25, 2016, 6:14 am
#1041
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, DL PM, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,305
as many of you guys know, the AAdvantageMAAsacre is set to happen on march 22. earning and burning miles just wont be the same anymore. I recently got into the game, my first flight towards my goal(which was status for life on american- ie 2m miles) was june 18,2015 and i can proudly say, I have 170k+ lifetime miles since that date.
i have been looking endlessly for a new program to join that is even half as good as the old AAdvantage program.
What are my fellow frequent flyer flyertalkers doing to still stay in the game? Everywhere I look I see either revenue based mileage accural or percentage based on fare based mileage accural.
I may be exaggerating a little when i say its gotten me into depression, but its true to an extent. Now that these rules have changed I dont know what Im going to do with my life. There was nothing more passionate I was into than earning and burning these miles, even though ive just been at it for a few months.
i have been looking endlessly for a new program to join that is even half as good as the old AAdvantage program.
What are my fellow frequent flyer flyertalkers doing to still stay in the game? Everywhere I look I see either revenue based mileage accural or percentage based on fare based mileage accural.
I may be exaggerating a little when i say its gotten me into depression, but its true to an extent. Now that these rules have changed I dont know what Im going to do with my life. There was nothing more passionate I was into than earning and burning these miles, even though ive just been at it for a few months.
AS always had a top notch program. I am also waiting for a broader rollout of their MQM and a credit card that would allow you to earn status miles. Given that AS management is at the top of their game, I won't be surprised to see BAC introduce a new card with extra perks.
Spending on AA cards (Barclays and Citi) is down significantly and will be down to $0 starting next year and will move to hotel cards -- two Fairmont cards, Citi Hilton Reserve, and Ritz. I am also putting more spending on MR, UR and TYP cards.
Feb 26, 2016, 10:21 am
#1042
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 51
Just to flag, it seems some AA agents are still confused about the significance of the March 22 date. I just got off the phone to one who insisted that it is the date of flying that determines the award cost, not the date of booking. I challenged that, she left me on hold for a good 5 minutes to speak to her supervisor and came back to confirm her view. I'd like to think it was just a misunderstanding of what I was asking.
Feb 26, 2016, 12:03 pm
#1043
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,994
Just to flag, it seems some AA agents are still confused about the significance of the March 22 date. I just got off the phone to one who insisted that it is the date of flying that determines the award cost, not the date of booking. I challenged that, she left me on hold for a good 5 minutes to speak to her supervisor and came back to confirm her view. I'd like to think it was just a misunderstanding of what I was asking.
As always, better to just HUCA than argue.
Feb 26, 2016, 3:09 pm
#1044
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Just to flag, it seems some AA agents are still confused about the significance of the March 22 date. I just got off the phone to one who insisted that it is the date of flying that determines the award cost, not the date of booking. I challenged that, she left me on hold for a good 5 minutes to speak to her supervisor and came back to confirm her view. I'd like to think it was just a misunderstanding of what I was asking.
The new customer service - AA, please fix this!
Feb 26, 2016, 4:15 pm
#1045
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 51
To be fair, as I've made about half a dozen calls to them in the last week, I must say that mostly my experience has been better than when I was first wrestling with the "system" a couple of years ago. Zero to 1 minute wait time, agents with a sense of humour and with time for me to explain context when I was asking difficult questions. Not sure how many people are working there but 3 of my 6 calls went to "Gabriel", who was great.
Do calls to the UK 0207 660 2300 number, option 3, get patched through to US customer services ?
Do calls to the UK 0207 660 2300 number, option 3, get patched through to US customer services ?
Mar 4, 2016, 7:48 am
#1046
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1
Hi, I am new to the forum, but have been flying AA Platinum for a few years. I make platinum with EQM, and use miles primarily for business-class upgrades to Japan or Hong Kong using miles+copay (Upgrade Awards). If it looks like I will make Plat for the year, then I will redeem miles to get first class tickets on Cathay (usually one way, and pay for coach class the other way).
I searched this thread regarding any changes to the Upgrade Awards (miles+copay) but didn't come across anything, and AA.com doesn't seem to have any info. I guess they're not changing this as part of the overhaul? I hope they keep it the way it is.
RDM looks like it will be much harder to earn on the spend-based system. At the same time, redeeming miles for flights like first class to Asia on CX are much more expensive now. So yeah, this kinda sucks.
I searched this thread regarding any changes to the Upgrade Awards (miles+copay) but didn't come across anything, and AA.com doesn't seem to have any info. I guess they're not changing this as part of the overhaul? I hope they keep it the way it is.
RDM looks like it will be much harder to earn on the spend-based system. At the same time, redeeming miles for flights like first class to Asia on CX are much more expensive now. So yeah, this kinda sucks.
Mar 4, 2016, 9:03 am
#1049
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