Aug 16, 2016, 2:15 am
Last edit by: JDiver
2017 Program Year Elite Status Buyback / Renew / Boost (as of 16 Nov 2016)
For the 2018 AAdvantage program year thread, see 2018 Program Year Elite Status Buy back / Buyback / Renew / Boost (master thd) .
"Grace" for those close to completing status requirements has not been offered since AA began the buyback / renew / boost program.
In previous years, AA (and US) have offered those who failed to requalify for elite status the opportunity to buy back or "boost" status for the following status year. That offer is extended for the 2017 programme year, and is be discussed here. E-mails have gone out to many members (16 Nov) with tailored offers.
Complied a list of people's offers here. List is current up to post #51
Code:
Status EQM Offer GLD PLT PTP EXP EXP 99k $1299 EXP 99k $1799 EXP 97k $1299 EXP 96k $1499 EXP 96k $1299 EXP 93k $1799 EXP 92k $1799 EXP 92k $2099 EXP 92k $1799 EXP 91K $1799 EXP 89k $2499 EXP 89k $2499 PLT 88K $2499 PLT 87k $2499 PLT 87K $2499 EXP 8k $799 $1479 PPRO 81k $899 PLT 56k $799 PLT 48.2K $799 PLT 48.5K $699 PLT 46K $799 PLT 43K $1479 PLT 41k $899 PLT 34k $1299 PLT 39k $1299 PLT 31k $1479 PLT 25k $1479 PLT 19k $599 $1479 PLT 5K $699 $1299 PLT 0 $1479 GLD 15k $749 GLD 13k $649 GLD 19k $499 GLD 6k $799 GLD 8k $699 none 0 $749
To read what each status tier offers, see:
What are AA Gold / GLD Benefits? Are they worth it? (Master thd) (link)
What are AA Platinum / PLT Benefits? Are they worth it? (Master thd) (link)
What are AA Platinum Pro Benefits? Are they worth it? (Master thd) (link)
What are AA Executive Platinum / EP / EXP Benefits? Are they worth it? (Master thd) (link)
For the thread discussing last year's programme, see this thread.
ARCHIVE: 2017 Program Year Elite Status Buyback / Renew / Boost (master thd)
Nov 30, 2016, 9:32 am
#151
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York
Programs: AAdvantage EP
Posts: 368
I qualified for EP last week. My status is updated, got the 4 SWU and today got the email to boost to EP. So yes, there is a disconnect.
Of course when I went to the website it said I was not eligible for the boost.
Of course when I went to the website it said I was not eligible for the boost.
Nov 30, 2016, 9:54 am
#152
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,735
At least the website recognizes it, because I'm certain there are people that don't closely follow their account that wouldn't realize they were EXP already when they got that email.
Nov 30, 2016, 10:35 am
#153
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MDE
Programs: AA-PLT, HH-GLD, PP
Posts: 1,511
Just got my boost offer. I'm PLT with 87K. The offer was $2499. I added it to the wiki.
I'm doing a mileage run in mid-December. BWI-DFW-SEA-DFW-BWI in F for $1060, all to be completed in 18 hours if nothing goes wrong. That, combined with an already-booked work trip will put me over the top. I was torn about making the investment, but then my boss gave me a heads up that I will need to go to China once or twice in the coming year.
I'm doing a mileage run in mid-December. BWI-DFW-SEA-DFW-BWI in F for $1060, all to be completed in 18 hours if nothing goes wrong. That, combined with an already-booked work trip will put me over the top. I was torn about making the investment, but then my boss gave me a heads up that I will need to go to China once or twice in the coming year.
Nov 30, 2016, 11:13 am
#154
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LAX/VNY (Hometown: CAK)
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, Regal Diamond
Posts: 743
I just received my boost offer. I'm at 89,660 EQM and got the $2,499 offer.
However, I'm waiting for some QR partner miles to credit, which will add another 3,200.
Then I have a mileage run planned in a few weeks, which will bring me within 2,500.
I'll try to remember to check back and post any updates.
However, I'm waiting for some QR partner miles to credit, which will add another 3,200.
Then I have a mileage run planned in a few weeks, which will bring me within 2,500.
I'll try to remember to check back and post any updates.
Dec 4, 2016, 6:42 pm
#155
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 7,390
Some flights just posted, sitting at 86k currently and the offer is $2799.
Dec 5, 2016, 2:14 pm
#156
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2
Elite Status renewal boost
So AA told me that the airline would be carrying out its' boost to status scheme that it ran last year.... With what I have flown and what I have booked - I will finish the year at about 700 miles short of 100k.... too close to just let that go by... I am wondering if anyone has been this close and AA has just rounded them up? also... any idea how much the boost would be at that level? I don't really have time for a(nother) mile run but I also don't want to spend thousands of dollars just to get 700 EQM's.... any insight would be great!
Dec 5, 2016, 2:39 pm
#158
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Programs: OWEmerald; STARGold; BonvoyPlat; IHGPlat/Amb; HiltonGold; A|ClubPat; AirMilesPlat
Posts: 38,186
So AA told me that the airline would be carrying out its' boost to status scheme that it ran last year.... With what I have flown and what I have booked - I will finish the year at about 700 miles short of 100k.... too close to just let that go by... I am wondering if anyone has been this close and AA has just rounded them up? also... any idea how much the boost would be at that level? I don't really have time for a(nother) mile run but I also don't want to spend thousands of dollars just to get 700 EQM's.... any insight would be great!
Dec 5, 2016, 3:27 pm
#159
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
So AA told me that the airline would be carrying out its' boost to status scheme that it ran last year.... With what I have flown and what I have booked - I will finish the year at about 700 miles short of 100k.... too close to just let that go by... I am wondering if anyone has been this close and AA has just rounded them up? also... any idea how much the boost would be at that level? I don't really have time for a(nother) mile run but I also don't want to spend thousands of dollars just to get 700 EQM's.... any insight would be great!
The Wikipost reflects offers to renew or boost status. You should be able to find an economical set of flights that will earn 700 EQM. (NOTE that in 2017 you will have to meet EQM or EQS requirements and EQD spend minima.
Dec 6, 2016, 1:49 am
#160
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: The Indo Jungle
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Spire
Posts: 1,319
I'm interested... has anyone here actually paid the buyback?
I do wonder whether this is just a scheme to get people traveling more on AA, rather than a scheme that people actually pay for.
It seems like in most cases you can do a MR from 90k for much less than the amount asked.
I do wonder whether this is just a scheme to get people traveling more on AA, rather than a scheme that people actually pay for.
It seems like in most cases you can do a MR from 90k for much less than the amount asked.
We paid it....and let me explain why.
We live in the middle of the Indonesian jungle, zero ability to a do a mileage run. (we can't leave except during vacation time). Mostly we travel CX business, but wife plans to fly to USA an extra time this year with the kids in economy. The 699 is worth it for us to bypass check in queues, use priority security, use business class lounges, and board early. Also, we need the bonus mileage to stay platinum.
Her coming up 500 miles short was a mistake on our behalf with her ticket somehow being a different fare class than mine on a QR flight this year.
Whole family including my kids should be platinum this year so no more issues.
Dec 12, 2016, 9:08 am
#161
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Plano, TX, USA
Programs: AA: PPro, 4MM; HH: Lifetime Diamond; MAR Life Titanium Hertz: Prez Circle
Posts: 547
Clearly there are only a few threshold levels for the offers.
My original offer came in at $1799 when I was at 92k. I received a new offer this morning reducing that to $1299 with AA showing me at 99,951 EQM (if that's not an indication they aren't rounding up for qualification, I'm not sure what is - $26.51/EQM is a pretty bad deal even for the post-merger American), ironically this came after my flight last night and the 500 minimum which hadn't yet posted to put me over 100k for the year.
My original offer came in at $1799 when I was at 92k. I received a new offer this morning reducing that to $1299 with AA showing me at 99,951 EQM (if that's not an indication they aren't rounding up for qualification, I'm not sure what is - $26.51/EQM is a pretty bad deal even for the post-merger American), ironically this came after my flight last night and the 500 minimum which hadn't yet posted to put me over 100k for the year.
Dec 12, 2016, 10:34 am
#162
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 425
Got an offer when I had ~47000 EQMs to maintain Plat for $699. Now I have 48,500 and I just received the same offer.
Taking a jaunt to Chicago next week (612 mi) out at dawn, back by 10am, F on the return leg to requalify. Five hours and $250 is better than $699.
Taking a jaunt to Chicago next week (612 mi) out at dawn, back by 10am, F on the return leg to requalify. Five hours and $250 is better than $699.
Dec 12, 2016, 2:12 pm
#163
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: TN
Programs: US Airways, Hilton, Marriott
Posts: 99
99k $1299
EXP 99k $1799
EXP 96k $1499
EXP 96k $1299
EXP 93k $1799
EXP 92k $2099
EXP 92k $1799
EXP 91K $1799
EXP 89k $2499
EXP 89k $2499
Got these from the Wiki. Why the difference in offers for the same number of miles???
EXP 99k $1799
EXP 96k $1499
EXP 96k $1299
EXP 93k $1799
EXP 92k $2099
EXP 92k $1799
EXP 91K $1799
EXP 89k $2499
EXP 89k $2499
Got these from the Wiki. Why the difference in offers for the same number of miles???
Dec 12, 2016, 2:50 pm
#164
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 7,390
Maybe it is not tied to Helix, but perhaps AA tracks our YTD revenue and instilled an algorithm where the offers are divided by revenue threshold (i.e. A customer between $10-15K revenue YTD will get this set of offer while a customer between $5-10K revenue YTD gets a different set of offers at higher price points).
Basically, not all customers are equal.
Dec 12, 2016, 2:56 pm
#165
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LAX/VNY (Hometown: CAK)
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, Regal Diamond
Posts: 743
I just received my boost offer. I'm at 89,660 EQM and got the $2,499 offer.
However, I'm waiting for some QR partner miles to credit, which will add another 3,200.
Then I have a mileage run planned in a few weeks, which will bring me within 2,500.
I'll try to remember to check back and post any updates.
However, I'm waiting for some QR partner miles to credit, which will add another 3,200.
Then I have a mileage run planned in a few weeks, which will bring me within 2,500.
I'll try to remember to check back and post any updates.