Aug 16, 2016, 2:15 am
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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)
Jan 9, 2017, 8:18 pm
#197
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Midwest
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 120
Yes, I understand that $899 may be reasonable relative to EXP boost. However, I qualified far over the 75k minimum that would now be required. I think $899 is incredibly expensive and frankly would be surprised if anyone accepted this insane price.
Mod - please merge if you think appropriate, but figured this might be worth a new thread
Mod - please merge if you think appropriate, but figured this might be worth a new thread
Jan 9, 2017, 8:50 pm
#198
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 328
PlatPro value seems to be more heavily weighted toward earlier this year... if you also have travel expected early in the year.
If I had:
- PlatPro-level travel projected for the year
- only Plat status
- Routes that offer some prospect of complementary upgrades
I'd probably pay it. Sameday flight change is also something I value. $75 a month
If I had:
- PlatPro-level travel projected for the year
- only Plat status
- Routes that offer some prospect of complementary upgrades
I'd probably pay it. Sameday flight change is also something I value. $75 a month
Jan 9, 2017, 11:59 pm
#199
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
Just as an aside, there should be a PlatPro offer for every person who did 60k to 85k EQM in 2016. At 85k, you may have an EXP offer.
I think the $899 offers seems harsh for the example above since the poster indicates spending $9k EQD and over 75k EQM. Frankly, they are over valuing the 'free' e500 upgrades i think.
Rasheed
I think the $899 offers seems harsh for the example above since the poster indicates spending $9k EQD and over 75k EQM. Frankly, they are over valuing the 'free' e500 upgrades i think.
Rasheed
Jan 10, 2017, 8:57 am
#200
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: D/FW, TX
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 428
Flew about 70k last year. Offered to buy up to PLT PRO for $1,449. Trying to decide if its worth it...
Jan 10, 2017, 9:05 am
#201
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,738
Jan 10, 2017, 9:08 am
#202
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: AA Exec Plt, SPG Platinum
Posts: 355
61k EQM's last year. Plat Pro buy-up offer of $1,749. I laughed. No thanks. I'll be at 50k EQM's and over $8k of spend by end of January.
Jan 10, 2017, 9:08 am
#203
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Austin, TX - AUS
Programs: AA Platinum, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott
Posts: 1,625
Currently Gold. Had about 36k EQM in 2016. Offered to boost to PLT for $1199.
Jan 10, 2017, 9:24 am
#204
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,87MM), WN
Posts: 5,207
Loving the continued stealth devaluation of PLT. 
Flew almost 70k and offered PLT+ for $1449. Not at all worth it IMHO.
Flew almost 70k and offered PLT+ for $1449. Not at all worth it IMHO.
Jan 10, 2017, 9:25 am
#205
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP; BoNVoY Tit LTP
Posts: 1,923
Get Platinum Pro status first
Hi all I (a more than 50K but less than 75K plat in 2016) just got an offer to get immediate platinum pro status for the low low price of $1449 (good until January 2018).
Jan 10, 2017, 9:34 am
#206
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Charlotte
Programs: AA EX PLAT
Posts: 89
Get AAdvantage® Platinum Pro now for $1,099
Just got my offer. I came in at 73k EQM for 2016 and made Platinum for 2017.
Somehow I think PPs and above will have much better chances at upgrades going forward.
Somehow I think PPs and above will have much better chances at upgrades going forward.
Jan 10, 2017, 9:36 am
#207
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,485
I received the email offer this morning, $1,949. 
I'll pass on that. I can't remember exactly how many EQM I had in 2016, I think around 60k.
The benefits of this tier seem to be:
* domestic upgrades at 72 hours (instead of 48)
* unlimited domestic upgrades (versus free for under 500, otherwise stickers)
I have tons of stickers that I'm not able to use anyway, so I think I can deal with a day later in the upgrade queue.
I'll pass on that. I can't remember exactly how many EQM I had in 2016, I think around 60k.
The benefits of this tier seem to be:
* domestic upgrades at 72 hours (instead of 48)
* unlimited domestic upgrades (versus free for under 500, otherwise stickers)
I have tons of stickers that I'm not able to use anyway, so I think I can deal with a day later in the upgrade queue.
Jan 10, 2017, 9:43 am
#209
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: AA Plat, SPG/Marriot Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Expl
Posts: 2,363
I received the email offer this morning, $1,949.
I'll pass on that. I can't remember exactly how many EQM I had in 2016, I think around 60k.
The benefits of this tier seem to be:
* domestic upgrades at 72 hours (instead of 48)
* unlimited domestic upgrades (versus free for under 500, otherwise stickers)
I have tons of stickers that I'm not able to use anyway, so I think I can deal with a day later in the upgrade queue.
I'll pass on that. I can't remember exactly how many EQM I had in 2016, I think around 60k.
The benefits of this tier seem to be:
* domestic upgrades at 72 hours (instead of 48)
* unlimited domestic upgrades (versus free for under 500, otherwise stickers)
I have tons of stickers that I'm not able to use anyway, so I think I can deal with a day later in the upgrade queue.
There's a lot of flying I can do for $2K in MCE as Platinum.
Jan 10, 2017, 9:49 am
#210
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, National Emerald Executive, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 15,180
I just got it. I was just shy of 70K EQMs and was offered PP for $1449 as well.
Of course, had they just allowed me to earn last year to begin on January 1, I would have pushed for a couple more work trips.
It's stupid to say you can't earn it until Jan 1, then turn around and sell it less than 2 weeks into the year.
Of course, had they just allowed me to earn last year to begin on January 1, I would have pushed for a couple more work trips.
It's stupid to say you can't earn it until Jan 1, then turn around and sell it less than 2 weeks into the year.