Jan 4, 2017, 11:08 pm
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Just made EXP / Executive Platinum! Resources, ask questions, brag (2017+)
First, a hearty welcome to Executive Platinum status!
New Executive Platinum members, whether "self-made", via your Concierge Key nomination or made by AA offers, including challenges, to similar status holders from competing airlines, often have questions about how the program works.
Feel free to post your questions here, but also be aware many of your questions about American Airlines, AAdvantage and Executive Platinum status can be answered in these resources:
● Link to What are Executive Platinum / EP / EXP benefits? Are they worth it? (consolidated) thread on FT
● Link to AAdvantage Elite Status guide and charts on aa.com
● Link to "FAQ: American Airlines and AAdvantage - Please check here first!" thread.
● Link to the FlyerGuide American Airlines Wiki
For older posts, please see Just made EXP / Executive Platinum! Resources, ask questions, brag (pre-2017)● Link to AAdvantage Elite Status guide and charts on aa.com
● Link to "FAQ: American Airlines and AAdvantage - Please check here first!" thread.
● Link to the FlyerGuide American Airlines Wiki
Just made EXP / Executive Platinum! Resources, ask questions, brag (2017+)
Nov 18, 2017, 1:18 pm
#181
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
Posts: 2,795
Requalified last evening PHX JFK for 8th consecutive year including stub end of 2011. Due to change in job responsibilities last year, I expected PLT PRO at best. Two trips to Alaska helped in a big way along with a paid J fare to Zurich.
Stats with a few more trips scheduled that will add another 5k EQM.
EQD $17,403
EQM 103,402
EQS. 43
Stats with a few more trips scheduled that will add another 5k EQM.
EQD $17,403
EQM 103,402
EQS. 43
Last edited by george 3; Nov 18, 2017 at 1:26 pm
Nov 18, 2017, 1:40 pm
#182
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott BonVoy Titanium Elite, Marriott LT Plat.
Posts: 1,717
Don't forget that once you are EXP you will NO LONGER EARN 500-mile upgrade certs.
I had to learn this lesson the hard way and am now having to move some more of my flying back to DL (Hawaii and Caribbean trips) because my gf will get upgraded with me on DL automatically.
I wish I would have known this before I started getting EXP last year.
I hold top tier status on both AA and DL from all leisure travel but our vacation this month is to Aruba on AA.....which will wipe out all but 2 500-mile certs I have left.
For the record, I think its pretty darn backwards that AA stops issuing 500-mile certs for EXPs. Usually airlines give you MORE benefits with their upper tiers.
I had to learn this lesson the hard way and am now having to move some more of my flying back to DL (Hawaii and Caribbean trips) because my gf will get upgraded with me on DL automatically.
I wish I would have known this before I started getting EXP last year.
I hold top tier status on both AA and DL from all leisure travel but our vacation this month is to Aruba on AA.....which will wipe out all but 2 500-mile certs I have left.
For the record, I think its pretty darn backwards that AA stops issuing 500-mile certs for EXPs. Usually airlines give you MORE benefits with their upper tiers.
Last edited by Zacnlinc; Nov 18, 2017 at 5:38 pm Reason: edit wording
Nov 19, 2017, 12:45 am
#183
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: IWI; Work: DCA/Everywhere; Play: LAS/SJU/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, LEYE Gold
Posts: 6,656
Earlier in the year, I had no idea I would end up requalifying on segments... let alone hit the EQD threshold before hitting either EQMs or segments!
6k EQD & 44k EQM still booked before year's end, along with some non-earning award travel SDF-ORD-HKG//SGN-HKG-ICN.
6k EQD & 44k EQM still booked before year's end, along with some non-earning award travel SDF-ORD-HKG//SGN-HKG-ICN.
Nov 19, 2017, 4:46 am
#184
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA PPro, 1MM
Posts: 505
After the EQD change I thought I was done making status and pretty much stopped going out of my way to "chase" it. Instead, here I am:
EQM: 119,186
EQS: 78
EQD: 12,023
EQM: 119,186
EQS: 78
EQD: 12,023
Nov 20, 2017, 7:29 pm
#185
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 165
After a few years of trying I finally made it!
So excited to join the ranks and looking forward to burning some SWUs soon!
So excited to join the ranks and looking forward to burning some SWUs soon!
Nov 21, 2017, 1:15 am
#186
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 109
The possibilities are exciting but beware the upgrades are not always granted nor are the SWUs.
Nov 23, 2017, 12:28 pm
#187
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beantown! (BOS)
Programs: AA PtPro (2 MM); Hilton Diamond; Hertz President Cr; DL SkyMiles; UA MileagePlus
Posts: 3,434
I just achieved EXP on Nov. 22 flight to Asia. When I look up my account on AA.com it indicates as I am EXP till Jan. 31, 2019.
My return flight to the U.S. is on Nov. 27. I called AA to have my AAdvantage number reset to reflect my new EXP status on the return flight on Nov. 27.
The AAgent said that although my AAdvantage account reflect my new EXP status, but the reservation system has 3-4 days lag time on recognizing the new status (this is after being put on hold and the AAgent talked with a supervisor). The AAgent said that she kept removing my AAdvantage number form the reservation and re-entering my AAdvntage number but the reservation still shows as PltPro.
The AAgent recommended to call AAdvantage customer service on Monday, November 27 8:00 a.m. (CST) to have my new elite status forced into my reservation. Does this mean AAdvantage Customer Service is closed on Friday, Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving weekend?
Situation is my return flight is on Nov. 27 AA 8496 (JL 4) NRT-JFK departs NRT at 7:40 p.m. Japan time, which is 4:40 a.m. (CDT) on Monday before AAdvantage customer service open.
Question is will I have access to JAL First Class Lounge at NRT on Monday, Nov. 27?
My return flight to the U.S. is on Nov. 27. I called AA to have my AAdvantage number reset to reflect my new EXP status on the return flight on Nov. 27.
The AAgent said that although my AAdvantage account reflect my new EXP status, but the reservation system has 3-4 days lag time on recognizing the new status (this is after being put on hold and the AAgent talked with a supervisor). The AAgent said that she kept removing my AAdvantage number form the reservation and re-entering my AAdvntage number but the reservation still shows as PltPro.
The AAgent recommended to call AAdvantage customer service on Monday, November 27 8:00 a.m. (CST) to have my new elite status forced into my reservation. Does this mean AAdvantage Customer Service is closed on Friday, Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving weekend?
Situation is my return flight is on Nov. 27 AA 8496 (JL 4) NRT-JFK departs NRT at 7:40 p.m. Japan time, which is 4:40 a.m. (CDT) on Monday before AAdvantage customer service open.
Question is will I have access to JAL First Class Lounge at NRT on Monday, Nov. 27?
Nov 24, 2017, 10:41 am
#188
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1
Hello. I am 2,302 miles away from becoming EXP for the first time. I'll achieve it this weekend on a trip from LAX-MIA.
Question: I have three more trips in December, including a paid business class ticket from MIA-BZE. Because it's the same calendar year, will those EQMs I've earned after attaining EXP go toward requalifying for next year, or will they be lost Jan. 1?
Question: I have three more trips in December, including a paid business class ticket from MIA-BZE. Because it's the same calendar year, will those EQMs I've earned after attaining EXP go toward requalifying for next year, or will they be lost Jan. 1?
Nov 24, 2017, 12:36 pm
#189
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: KBOS
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Global Entry
Posts: 78
Hello. I am 2,302 miles away from becoming EXP for the first time. I'll achieve it this weekend on a trip from LAX-MIA.
Question: I have three more trips in December, including a paid business class ticket from MIA-BZE. Because it's the same calendar year, will those EQMs I've earned after attaining EXP go toward requalifying for next year, or will they be lost Jan. 1?
Question: I have three more trips in December, including a paid business class ticket from MIA-BZE. Because it's the same calendar year, will those EQMs I've earned after attaining EXP go toward requalifying for next year, or will they be lost Jan. 1?
Nov 24, 2017, 3:13 pm
#190
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, AA Million Miles, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,579
Hello. I am 2,302 miles away from becoming EXP for the first time. I'll achieve it this weekend on a trip from LAX-MIA.
Question: I have three more trips in December, including a paid business class ticket from MIA-BZE. Because it's the same calendar year, will those EQMs I've earned after attaining EXP go toward requalifying for next year, or will they be lost Jan. 1?
Question: I have three more trips in December, including a paid business class ticket from MIA-BZE. Because it's the same calendar year, will those EQMs I've earned after attaining EXP go toward requalifying for next year, or will they be lost Jan. 1?
Nov 25, 2017, 11:38 pm
#191
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SF + PHX
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1k, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, X Elite+
Posts: 262
Came across a first for me — in getting me on the upgrade list when traveling with a companion who did not want to waste stickers (nor did they want mine), an agent apparently completely separated our records for both outbound and return flights. Consequently on the flight home we could not SDFC without my companion paying $75. Ultimately I HUACA’d and got a waiver, but does anyone know a workaround other than buying separate tix to start? This often happens when he hasn’t wanted to put a request in for a longer flight (and I do—ask at the airport to be placed on list and clear into first) but I’ve never had them separate the tickets like this with an issue on the return. Any EXP BKMs?
Nov 26, 2017, 3:32 am
#192
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA & UK -- AA EXP 3.5MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Avis President's Club
Posts: 6,411
Came across a first for me — in getting me on the upgrade list when traveling with a companion who did not want to waste stickers (nor did they want mine), an agent apparently completely separated our records for both outbound and return flights. Consequently on the flight home we could not SDFC without my companion paying $75. Ultimately I HUACA’d and got a waiver, but does anyone know a workaround other than buying separate tix to start? This often happens when he hasn’t wanted to put a request in for a longer flight (and I do—ask at the airport to be placed on list and clear into first) but I’ve never had them separate the tickets like this with an issue on the return. Any EXP BKMs?
I wonder if you can phone AA (or twitter) and ask that only ONE or the two names be placed on the upgrade list? Presumably you'd add both pax at purchase, then contact AA to have one pax removed from the list. I'm not _sure_ if this works, but it seems worth a try.
Another more risky option: at the airport, if the upgrade comes thru, have one pax refuse it (and ask to be placed back in main cabin). The risk is losing your coach seat assignment.
Nov 26, 2017, 9:02 pm
#193
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 107
For the free drink and snack when traveling in economy, how does that work? After you order it do you tell the FA that you're EP and do they verify it?
In terms of free SDFC, are you able to do this online yourself an unlimited number of times prior to departure? I intend to use this benefit heavily and in my experience with SDS it rarely offers the ability to select it online yourself, and when it does, after you pick a time you're unable to pick a new different time and have to ask someone at the airport to do it (phone reservations support doesn't touch SDS).
In terms of free SDFC, are you able to do this online yourself an unlimited number of times prior to departure? I intend to use this benefit heavily and in my experience with SDS it rarely offers the ability to select it online yourself, and when it does, after you pick a time you're unable to pick a new different time and have to ask someone at the airport to do it (phone reservations support doesn't touch SDS).
Nov 26, 2017, 9:09 pm
#194
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: DCA/IAD/WAS
Programs: MAR AMB, WOH Explorist, AA EXP, UA 2P
Posts: 2,136
For the free drink and snack when traveling in economy, how does that work? After you order it do you tell the FA that you're EP and do they verify it?
In terms of free SDFC, are you able to do this online yourself an unlimited number of times prior to departure? I intend to use this benefit heavily and in my experience with SDS it rarely offers the ability to select it online yourself, and when it does, after you pick a time you're unable to pick a new different time and have to ask someone at the airport to do it (phone reservations support doesn't touch SDS).
In terms of free SDFC, are you able to do this online yourself an unlimited number of times prior to departure? I intend to use this benefit heavily and in my experience with SDS it rarely offers the ability to select it online yourself, and when it does, after you pick a time you're unable to pick a new different time and have to ask someone at the airport to do it (phone reservations support doesn't touch SDS).
I'm upgraded almost 100% of the time I fly coach and if not I am usually not drinking or eating (or it's a Shuttle flight with only free beer and wine for everyone). The rare occasions not covered above, the FA usually addresses me by name and asks me what I would like to drink or eat.
Nov 27, 2017, 5:40 pm
#195
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida
Programs: AA EXP, UA Gold 1MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 340
Made it! After years of international travel, I never thought I would qualify on segments but did do it this year with a change of jobs. At least the free drink will be welcomed!
Last edited by indiahoosier; Nov 27, 2017 at 5:56 pm
