AA Concierge Key: "just got my CK invitation", "lost CK" and related
May 7, 2016, 6:47 am
#93
Join Date: May 2016
Programs: American Airlines Exec Plat, Marriott plat premier
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Anyone reinstated in Concierge Key after being eliminated?
I was Concierge Key for the first 5 years they had CK. Then when I left my company, I was unceremoniously deleted from the ranks. As one CK professional said, it was based on my large company's contracting with AA (not my many years of exec plat status) and they were allocated a certain # of flyers to be a part of CK. When I left the company, it ended. I confirmed this with an old friend head of that dept at my job. Rules may have changed since then? Anyone know? Should I write a letter to try to be reinstated? Only came in handy a few times, but when it did, it was great.
May 7, 2016, 6:48 am
#94
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Here's a thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...k-related.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...k-related.html
Dec 19, 2016, 8:59 pm
#95
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: South Central US
Programs: UA Lifetime GS, AA EXP 1 MM, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Plat, Hyatt Gold, Hertz 5Star PC
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I made CK!
I had ZERO idea of why the GA at LAX suddenly called my DH and I to the front of the line. Someone with a grey checked coat identified herself as a "Concierge Key Representative", handed me a new CK card, and then informed me I was to board in front of anyone else at that station. i was beyond flabbergasted. My total spend was over $50K and over 200K miles (mostly international in F or J cabins). The rep REFUSED to tell me what the CK qualifying credentials were, but apparently I met them. Just received my new Amex Centurion black card. Holy Crap. Even the company is paying for this.
Okay. Now PUHLEEZE explain all of this? I don't quite get all of the nuances of what just happened! We were taken down the stairs to the Porsche Cayenne and whisked off to our connecting flight and boarded with no one else on the plane!
Okay. Now PUHLEEZE explain all of this? I don't quite get all of the nuances of what just happened! We were taken down the stairs to the Porsche Cayenne and whisked off to our connecting flight and boarded with no one else on the plane!
Dec 19, 2016, 9:10 pm
#96
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I had ZERO idea of why the GA at LAX suddenly called my DH and I to the front of the line. Someone with a grey checked coat identified herself as a "Concierge Key Representative", handed me a new CK card, and then informed me I was to board in front of anyone else at that station. i was beyond flabbergasted. My total spend was over $50K and over 200K miles (mostly international in F or J cabins). The rep REFUSED to tell me what the CK qualifying credentials were, but apparently I met them. Just received my new Amex Centurion black card. Holy Crap. Even the company is paying for this.
Okay. Now PUHLEEZE explain all of this? I don't quite get all of the nuances of what just happened! We were taken down the stairs to the Porsche Cayenne and whisked off to our connecting flight and boarded with no one else on the plane!
Okay. Now PUHLEEZE explain all of this? I don't quite get all of the nuances of what just happened! We were taken down the stairs to the Porsche Cayenne and whisked off to our connecting flight and boarded with no one else on the plane!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ight=concierge
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ight=concierge
and
Are ya sure?
That sounds more like a Delta thing to me.
Also, sounds like you were CK previously, just very recently, no?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27339388-post85.html
I was Diamond last year on DL and ExPlat/ConciergeKey on AA. Delta may be more polite in its customer service, but the CK status on AA proactively protects me from disruptions.
...CK service provided me a way out, quickly and efficiently and made sure all of my connections were secure....
...CK service provided me a way out, quickly and efficiently and made sure all of my connections were secure....
Last edited by JonNYC; Dec 19, 2016 at 9:17 pm
Dec 19, 2016, 9:16 pm
#97
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Congratulations !^^^
Sounds like American pulled off a great surprise at the gate.
Here you lost me - not sure what this has to do with CK unless you are just raking in the cards (which is not a bad thing).
Here you lost me again? Did AA borrow the Porsche from Delta? AA uses Cadillacs based on my experience (and what they have publicly stated).
Sounds like American pulled off a great surprise at the gate.
Here you lost me again? Did AA borrow the Porsche from Delta? AA uses Cadillacs based on my experience (and what they have publicly stated).
Dec 20, 2016, 12:09 am
#98
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I had ZERO idea of why the GA at LAX suddenly called my DH and I to the front of the line. Someone with a grey checked coat identified herself as a "Concierge Key Representative", handed me a new CK card, and then informed me I was to board in front of anyone else at that station. i was beyond flabbergasted. My total spend was over $50K and over 200K miles (mostly international in F or J cabins). The rep REFUSED to tell me what the CK qualifying credentials were, but apparently I met them. Just received my new Amex Centurion black card. Holy Crap. Even the company is paying for this.
Okay. Now PUHLEEZE explain all of this? I don't quite get all of the nuances of what just happened! We were taken down the stairs to the Porsche Cayenne and whisked off to our connecting flight and boarded with no one else on the plane!
Okay. Now PUHLEEZE explain all of this? I don't quite get all of the nuances of what just happened! We were taken down the stairs to the Porsche Cayenne and whisked off to our connecting flight and boarded with no one else on the plane!
Dec 21, 2016, 5:03 pm
#101
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP/CK/1 MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hotels.com Gold, National Car EMC
Posts: 19
Has AA started sending out CK invites/Challenges yet for next year? I've flown and spent about the same as last year but no email from them yet and can't help to wonder if I'm re-qualified or not.
Dec 21, 2016, 5:09 pm
#102
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Apparently, they have begun doing so. We have heard from a few here and elsewhere that some were offered a "challenge" type offer to renew as they didn't otherwise meet renewal criteria.
Dec 21, 2016, 5:14 pm
#103
Join Date: Jan 2015
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Thanks JDiver. Do you know if they notify you for not re-qualifying? I've qualified every year since the first invite so I'm not sure what happens if you don't...
Dec 21, 2016, 6:18 pm
#104
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I'd say under the circumstances you describe, you shouldn't be reluctant to call and ask-- most especially in light of the fact that some have been offered a challenge-type re-up.
Dec 21, 2016, 6:25 pm
#105
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