AA Concierge Key / ConciergeKey / CK members lounge (master thread)
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Sep 14, 16, 12:18 pm
#16
Moderator: American AAdvantage, TAP, Mexico, Technical Support and Feedback, and The Suggestion Box
Join Date: May 2000
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Originally Posted by nrr
From reading several posts here and the "eliteness"
of CK status, I assume CK's, as one of their perks, get to wear a special GOLD CROWN.
of CK status, I assume CK's, as one of their perks, get to wear a special GOLD CROWN.A hint that it's not about how many EQM one earns is that EP / EXP is granted with CK, because sime CK don't fly sufficiently to earn EP.
I suspect AA will retain CK for VIPs and may design something targeted at very frequent flyers using premium fares that extends some benefits but not CK.
Oct 3, 16, 6:48 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2014
Location: PHL and beyond
Programs: AA CK, Marriott Platinum, Hertz PC
Posts: 246
Originally Posted by JDiver
More usefully than that, they get EXP, Club membership, often special handling in IROPS / OSO including getting boarded prior to pre boarding, etc.
A hint that it's not about how many EQM one earns is that EP / EXP is granted with CK, because sime CK don't fly sufficiently to earn EP.
I suspect AA will retain CK for VIPs and may design something targeted at very frequent flyers using premium fares that extends some benefits but not CK.
A hint that it's not about how many EQM one earns is that EP / EXP is granted with CK, because sime CK don't fly sufficiently to earn EP.
I suspect AA will retain CK for VIPs and may design something targeted at very frequent flyers using premium fares that extends some benefits but not CK.
And to your point, a level above EXP which has the current benefits of CK, is what I'm really looking for. Flagship lounge access at SFO/JFK in particular.
Oct 3, 16, 7:06 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: BNA
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 766
Originally Posted by jmappleby
AA let me know today I am now CK, which is much appreciated ^
And to your point, a level above EXP which has the current benefits of CK, is what I'm really looking for. Flagship lounge access at SFO/JFK in particular.
And to your point, a level above EXP which has the current benefits of CK, is what I'm really looking for. Flagship lounge access at SFO/JFK in particular.
Last edited by oysterhead43; Oct 3, 16 at 11:31 pm
Oct 3, 16, 8:29 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,612
Any non-CKs here ever had CK-like benefits extended to them?
Was recently on an international itinerary US - Europe in paid J (SWU to F) and was conferred some of the benefits while connecting at DFW. I was met by a rep when arriving in DFW, taken to the D AC by cart, walked to Flagship Dining, and collected when it was time to board. Overall a fantastic experience, but I have no idea why I was selected. I never fly paid J except when the client pays on special occasions like holidays (or an emergency in this case). Service was very nice, though, and it made an originally-tight connection actually quite pleasant.
Was recently on an international itinerary US - Europe in paid J (SWU to F) and was conferred some of the benefits while connecting at DFW. I was met by a rep when arriving in DFW, taken to the D AC by cart, walked to Flagship Dining, and collected when it was time to board. Overall a fantastic experience, but I have no idea why I was selected. I never fly paid J except when the client pays on special occasions like holidays (or an emergency in this case). Service was very nice, though, and it made an originally-tight connection actually quite pleasant.
Oct 3, 16, 11:17 pm
#20
Moderator: American AAdvantage, TAP, Mexico, Technical Support and Feedback, and The Suggestion Box
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,953
Originally Posted by jmappleby
AA let me know today I am now CK, which is much appreciated ^
And to your point, a level above EXP which has the current benefits of CK, is what I'm really looking for. Flagship lounge access at SFO/JFK in particular.
And to your point, a level above EXP which has the current benefits of CK, is what I'm really looking for. Flagship lounge access at SFO/JFK in particular.
Oct 4, 16, 5:54 pm
#21
Join Date: May 2014
Location: PHL and beyond
Programs: AA CK, Marriott Platinum, Hertz PC
Posts: 246
Originally Posted by oysterhead43
CONGRATS. Mind if we ask your typical annual EQM and influence on spending?
I'm new to traveling this much, last year was about $45k, this year will end up closer to $80k and 350k EQM, mostly in Y-UP on AA metal with some OneWorld carriers for long haul.
I'm the GM of a consultancy where most folks travel weekly, so influence spend.
Oct 4, 16, 10:18 pm
#22
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DTW/MBS
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Formerly Starbucks Gold
Posts: 3,414
Originally Posted by jmappleby
Sure, here's some rough ideas.
I'm new to traveling this much, last year was about $45k, this year will end up closer to $80k and 350k EQM, mostly in Y-UP on AA metal with some OneWorld carriers for long haul.
I'm the GM of a consultancy where most folks travel weekly, so influence spend.
I'm new to traveling this much, last year was about $45k, this year will end up closer to $80k and 350k EQM, mostly in Y-UP on AA metal with some OneWorld carriers for long haul.
I'm the GM of a consultancy where most folks travel weekly, so influence spend.
Congrats.
Oct 5, 16, 8:52 am
#23
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: BNA
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 766
Originally Posted by jmappleby
I'm new to traveling this much, last year was about $45k, this year will end up closer to $80k and 350k EQM, mostly in Y-UP on AA metal with some OneWorld carriers for long haul.
I'm the GM of a consultancy where most folks travel weekly, so influence spend.
I'm the GM of a consultancy where most folks travel weekly, so influence spend.
Oct 5, 16, 11:06 am
#24
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
Posts: 2,792
Originally Posted by JDiver
More usefully than that, they get EXP, Club membership, often special handling in IROPS / OSO including getting boarded prior to pre boarding, etc.
A hint that it's not about how many EQM one earns is that EP / EXP is granted with CK, because sime CK don't fly sufficiently to earn EP.
I suspect AA will retain CK for VIPs and may design something targeted at very frequent flyers using premium fares that extends some benefits but not CK.
A hint that it's not about how many EQM one earns is that EP / EXP is granted with CK, because sime CK don't fly sufficiently to earn EP.
I suspect AA will retain CK for VIPs and may design something targeted at very frequent flyers using premium fares that extends some benefits but not CK.
Oct 8, 16, 6:08 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SFO/STS
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 374
Originally Posted by jmappleby
AA let me know today I am now CK, which is much appreciated ^
And to your point, a level above EXP which has the current benefits of CK, is what I'm really looking for. Flagship lounge access at SFO/JFK in particular.
And to your point, a level above EXP which has the current benefits of CK, is what I'm really looking for. Flagship lounge access at SFO/JFK in particular.
Oct 8, 16, 6:29 pm
#26
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Empire State
Programs: AAdvantage Executive Platinum; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 461
Originally Posted by brewdog11
Any non-CKs here ever had CK-like benefits extended to them?
Was recently on an international itinerary US - Europe in paid J (SWU to F) and was conferred some of the benefits while connecting at DFW. I was met by a rep when arriving in DFW, taken to the D AC by cart, walked to Flagship Dining, and collected when it was time to board. Overall a fantastic experience, but I have no idea why I was selected. I never fly paid J except when the client pays on special occasions like holidays (or an emergency in this case). Service was very nice, though, and it made an originally-tight connection actually quite pleasant.
Was recently on an international itinerary US - Europe in paid J (SWU to F) and was conferred some of the benefits while connecting at DFW. I was met by a rep when arriving in DFW, taken to the D AC by cart, walked to Flagship Dining, and collected when it was time to board. Overall a fantastic experience, but I have no idea why I was selected. I never fly paid J except when the client pays on special occasions like holidays (or an emergency in this case). Service was very nice, though, and it made an originally-tight connection actually quite pleasant.
Oct 9, 16, 1:48 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,612
Originally Posted by AAEmpireState
I'm PLT, soon to be EXP, and on a recent trip when we arrived at the JFK Flagship Lounge, the agent said oh! We've been looking for you! I was initially nervous, but she responded by asking if we wanted an escorted ride to the gate for our transcon flight. We of course accepted, and very much appreciated the experience , but still don't know why we were flagged.
Maybe if they have extra reps around, they try to do something for select pax flying on premium tickets?
Oct 10, 16, 5:16 pm
#29
Moderator: American AAdvantage, TAP, Mexico, Technical Support and Feedback, and The Suggestion Box
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,953
Originally Posted by JBauer
I'm a CK member as if this summer and I see references to a CK email??? I was never given one. Should I ask for this?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Oct 10, 16, 5:17 pm
#30
Moderator: American AAdvantage, TAP, Mexico, Technical Support and Feedback, and The Suggestion Box
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,953
Originally Posted by AAEmpireState
I'm PLT, soon to be EXP, and on a recent trip when we arrived at the JFK Flagship Lounge, the agent said oh! We've been looking for you! I was initially nervous, but she responded by asking if we wanted an escorted ride to the gate for our transcon flight. We of course accepted, and very much appreciated the experience , but still don't know why we were flagged.
