Nov 8, 2016, 2:59 pm
Last edit by: BobbySteel
Elite Qualifying Dollar Offset for
American Airlines AAdvantage Barclaycard Aviator cardholders through 2018.
American Airlines AAdvantage Barclaycard Aviator cardholders through 2018.
IMPORTANT NOTE Aviator Red won’t earn any EQD in 2019, Aviator Silver will only earn $3,000 EQD for a $50,000 spend as of 2019, according to Gary Leff, One Mile at a Time. If you hit the $50,000 spend in Dec it will be credited in January but credited towards the prior year, so it can push you over the line after Dec has ended.
See this FT thread for details.
https://onemileatatime.com/american-...fying-dollars/[/QUOTE]
That article says, in part
For 2019 the benefit is being eliminated entirely except for Aviator Silver cardholders who will 3000 elite qualifying dollars after $50,000 spend (instead of earning 6000).
Anyone who signed up for an Aviator Red Mastercard, or upgraded to an Aviator Silver, between January 1 and October 31, 2018 will keep the pre-existing elite qualifying dollars benefit for 2019, and their benefit will change January 1, 2020.
However anyone that paid the annual fee on a card in, say, June in expectation of using the benefit in 2019 is out of luck with the benefit, and out of luck with the fee.
Anyone who signed up for an Aviator Red Mastercard, or upgraded to an Aviator Silver, between January 1 and October 31, 2018 will keep the pre-existing elite qualifying dollars benefit for 2019, and their benefit will change January 1, 2020.
However anyone that paid the annual fee on a card in, say, June in expectation of using the benefit in 2019 is out of luck with the benefit, and out of luck with the fee.
You can apply for American Airlines® AAdvantage® Aviator™ Red MasterCard® at the airport, in flight or at https://home.barclaycardus.com.
If you've been a holder of a Red card prior to 2017, or as a new applicant have had the Red card 90 days, you may apply for the American Airlines® AAdvantage® Aviator™ Silver World Elite MasterCard®.
From aa.com (link) "Reach elite status faster
Only Silver cards now qualify to earn EQD.
- AAdvantage Aviator Silver MasterCard accounts can earn up to $3,000 EQDs by spending $50,000 on qualifying net purchases each calendar year.
From Barclaycard Aviator Silver (link to T&C PDF)
Link to American Airlines® AAdvantage® Aviator™ Red MasterCard® Reward Rules T&C (Feb 2017)
Link to American Airlines® AAdvantage® Aviator™ Silver World Elite MasterCard® Reward Rules T&C (Feb 2017)
How can I sign up for the AAdvantage® AviatorTM MasterCard® offered by Barclaycard US?
Starting in January 2017 customers will be able to apply for the AAdvantage® AviatorTM Red MasterCard® on their next trip either in the airport or during their flight by asking their flight attendant for an application.
How can I apply for the AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver MasterCard®?
Current AAdvantage® AviatorTM MasterCard® cardmembers can contact Barclaycard US customer service to inquire about upgrading to the AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver MasterCard®.
Starting in January 2017 customers will be able to apply for the AAdvantage® AviatorTM Red MasterCard® on their next trip either in the airport or during their flight by asking their flight attendant for an application.
How can I apply for the AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver MasterCard®?
Current AAdvantage® AviatorTM MasterCard® cardmembers can contact Barclaycard US customer service to inquire about upgrading to the AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver MasterCard®.
EQ Dollar / EQD offset via Barclaycard Aviator Cards thru 2018 (master thread)
Nov 7, 2016, 10:55 am
#31
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Milwaukee
Programs: AAEXP 3+MM, Marriott Plt and Plt for life, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 414
Is there anyway to get your spend in 2016 with AA? I have purchased tickets on three different credit cards and through several sources. I am not sure if $12,000 is a huge hill to climb or just a typical year.
Nov 7, 2016, 10:55 am
#32
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EP, MUCCI, Proudly BA Blue,.
Posts: 887
I'm also confused about the EQD add - is this an either/or thing like it's been in the past? So for example to reach Platinum it's with EITHER 50k EGM's, OR 60 segments, OR $6,000 EQD's? Or is it all of the above, or two out of three??
In other words, even if you fly only...10,000 miles a year, if you have the Aviator Silver card and spend more than $50k, you still get Platinum status?
In other words, even if you fly only...10,000 miles a year, if you have the Aviator Silver card and spend more than $50k, you still get Platinum status?
Nov 7, 2016, 10:57 am
#33
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,486
I have no doubt that Citi could have offered the EQD waiver on their cards if they were willing to pay for it.
Nov 7, 2016, 10:57 am
#34
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: LAX/BUR/ONT
Posts: 79
I wish they would give at least some sort of bar to hit to get CK and not some secret number whether it is dollar spend or being an "influencer"
I am at 150k EQM for the year and haven't flow 100% AA. Sometimes I wonder if I should look around and maybe look over at Delta again..
I am at 150k EQM for the year and haven't flow 100% AA. Sometimes I wonder if I should look around and maybe look over at Delta again..
Nov 7, 2016, 11:01 am
#35
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: AZ
Programs: AA Exec Plat; Marriott Plat; HHonors Diamond; Hertz PC
Posts: 213
I'm also confused about the EQD add - is this an either/or thing like it's been in the past? So for example to reach Platinum it's with EITHER 50k EGM's, OR 60 segments, OR $6,000 EQD's? Or is it all of the above, or two out of three??
In other words, even if you fly only...10,000 miles a year, if you have the Aviator Silver card and spend more than $50k, you still get Platinum status?
In other words, even if you fly only...10,000 miles a year, if you have the Aviator Silver card and spend more than $50k, you still get Platinum status?
Nov 7, 2016, 11:06 am
#36
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: AA EXP, AA LT Gold, SPG Plat 75
Posts: 890
Well this is a <gesture of disregard> to those of us who have had the Citi Executive card since it came out in 2011 and have been paying $450 a year for it.
This might be the nail in the coffin with my relationship with AA. Now if I want to be equal with other EXPs, I need to spent $50k a year on a card I don't even have yet so i can be get that extra $6k EQD for upgrade priority. Way to complicate and mess up the program even more Dougie.
This might be the nail in the coffin with my relationship with AA. Now if I want to be equal with other EXPs, I need to spent $50k a year on a card I don't even have yet so i can be get that extra $6k EQD for upgrade priority. Way to complicate and mess up the program even more Dougie.
Last edited by Microwave; Nov 8, 2016 at 1:13 am
Nov 7, 2016, 11:06 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Everywhere
Programs: AA EXP - 3.7MM, Bonv LIFETIME Titan, HH Dmd, Hyatt Glob., Priority Clb Dmd, Ntnl Exec El., Sixt PLT
Posts: 1,680
Nov 7, 2016, 11:07 am
#38
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: CLT
Programs: AA EP, AA AC
Posts: 4,268
Well this is a <gesture of disregard> to those of us who have had the Citi Executive card since it came out in 2011 and have been paying $450 a year for it.
This might be the nail in the coffin with my relationship with AA. Now if I want to be equal with other EXPs, I need to spent $50k a year on a card I don't even have yet so i can be get that extra $6k EQD for upgrade priority. Way to complicate and mess up the program even more Dougie.
This might be the nail in the coffin with my relationship with AA. Now if I want to be equal with other EXPs, I need to spent $50k a year on a card I don't even have yet so i can be get that extra $6k EQD for upgrade priority. Way to complicate and mess up the program even more Dougie.
Last edited by Microwave; Nov 8, 2016 at 1:13 am Reason: Edited quote of edited post
Nov 7, 2016, 11:11 am
#39
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 102
Do you receive both EQM and EQD with spend on the Silver Aviator? Has the EQM portion been removed? If not, between the Citi and Barclay cards you could earn 20k EQM and $6k EQD. Granted it would be $40k on the Citi and $50k on the Barclay, so $90k worth of spend.
Nov 7, 2016, 11:15 am
#40
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Everywhere
Programs: AA EXP - 3.7MM, Bonv LIFETIME Titan, HH Dmd, Hyatt Glob., Priority Clb Dmd, Ntnl Exec El., Sixt PLT
Posts: 1,680
Well this is a <gesture of disregard> to those of us who have had the Citi Executive card since it came out in 2011 and have been paying $450 a year for it.
This might be the nail in the coffin with my relationship with AA. Now if I want to be equal with other EXPs, I need to spent $50k a year on a card I don't even have yet so i can be get that extra $6k EQD for upgrade priority. Way to complicate and mess up the program even more Dougie.
This might be the nail in the coffin with my relationship with AA. Now if I want to be equal with other EXPs, I need to spent $50k a year on a card I don't even have yet so i can be get that extra $6k EQD for upgrade priority. Way to complicate and mess up the program even more Dougie.
I have a colleague who was receiving $100 off certificates for AA tickets two years in a row but who would always forget using those. The result: a frustrated customer who cancelled his AA City CC and switched flying to United.
Last edited by Microwave; Nov 8, 2016 at 1:14 am Reason: Edited quote of edited post
Nov 7, 2016, 11:17 am
#41
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,005
I don't understand why American is screwing their Advantage Executive card holders? This makes no sense. They're providing a EQD benefit for a British banks' card? Hell I might as well go to BA.com and see if they are giving benefits to Citi members. 
Nov 7, 2016, 11:19 am
#42
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: AA EXP, AA LT Gold, SPG Plat 75
Posts: 890
But I do feel screwed. This will be my last year with the Citi AA Executive card. Notice how the timing of this announcement was right after the annual fee posted and has been paid for the fifth year in a row for those of us who have had the Exec card since the beginning.
Nov 7, 2016, 11:19 am
#43
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,485
And the fact that the Barclay's card was the card for, "the new US," for so long. US did have other cards, but eventually everything shifted to Barclay's.
As a former US (and HP) flyer, I'm not one bit surprised at this, nor the change to have upgrades by status then EQD over the past rolling 12 months. US did it by status then the last rolling months of EQM on US (so partners didn't count).
Does anyone know if partner EQD count now?
Nov 7, 2016, 11:29 am
#45
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: WN A-List Pref, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 460
