Speculation: 2018 Elite Status - fewer elites, perks changes, etc.
May 8, 2017, 8:39 pm
#61
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott BonVoy Titanium Elite, Marriott LT Plat.
Posts: 1,717
No there doesnt have to be a physical seat, but it has to be 24 hours in advance. So you cant use this as a last minute, switch flight things.
I've used this perk recently to get on a flight to a small market with 3x daily service, and the only two flights I could use were sold out. I overbooked it with a full Y ticket, paid through the nose and got on without a problem.
I've used this perk recently to get on a flight to a small market with 3x daily service, and the only two flights I could use were sold out. I overbooked it with a full Y ticket, paid through the nose and got on without a problem.
May 8, 2017, 10:24 pm
#62
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,590
I could have written this, too; and then written it again for the 4 that my wife had (I sort of pushed her into making Exec Plat to compensate for the 8 to 4 loss). Anyhow, I can't kick about that, although when you are flying leisure with spouse (or whoever) you sort of lose something in not knowing until day or two before / last minute whether you are going to have a nice start (end) to the vacation or not.
We've both also cleared on all domestic upgrades this year.
But there haven't been so many. AA identified me (us) for the chiselers that we are, and after (for me) five years as US CP or AA Exec Plat, I'm done. We'll probably both clear into Plat and book ahead so that we can get exit-row aisles next year in Y on domestic. I'm working Amex MR points as hard as I can to book (cheap) paid J to Europe in future trips, maybe on AA, maybe not.
Even for someone who spends way too much time traveling and on this hobby, the pettiness of the EQD stuff and the impossibility (for me, using so many different pay mechanisms [TYPs, MRs, booking on BA, etc.) of figuring out how many EQDs you get until after the fact ... I'll miss the status, but I lack the energy (and money, I guess) to keep it going.
We've both also cleared on all domestic upgrades this year.
But there haven't been so many. AA identified me (us) for the chiselers that we are, and after (for me) five years as US CP or AA Exec Plat, I'm done. We'll probably both clear into Plat and book ahead so that we can get exit-row aisles next year in Y on domestic. I'm working Amex MR points as hard as I can to book (cheap) paid J to Europe in future trips, maybe on AA, maybe not.
Even for someone who spends way too much time traveling and on this hobby, the pettiness of the EQD stuff and the impossibility (for me, using so many different pay mechanisms [TYPs, MRs, booking on BA, etc.) of figuring out how many EQDs you get until after the fact ... I'll miss the status, but I lack the energy (and money, I guess) to keep it going.
I am actually pretty pumped to fly Delta F tomorrow for the first time. Starting to explore the other options despite being based at DFW.
May 8, 2017, 11:39 pm
#63
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Laguna Beach CA
Programs: AA EXP/4MM UA 1MM, HY Global, Bon Lft Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 720
There is no EXP desk as far as I can see. The agent gets an identifier and they are trained to identify as EXP.
I cannot believe the number of unknowledgable and incompetent agents that I've encountered who answered as EXP. To the extent of not knowing city codes where AA is the service provider.
It makes one appreciate the knowledgable and helpful agents that are truly EXP.
I cannot believe the number of unknowledgable and incompetent agents that I've encountered who answered as EXP. To the extent of not knowing city codes where AA is the service provider.
It makes one appreciate the knowledgable and helpful agents that are truly EXP.
May 9, 2017, 6:47 am
#64
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 544
There is no EXP desk as far as I can see. The agent gets an identifier and they are trained to identify as EXP.
I cannot believe the number of unknowledgable and incompetent agents that I've encountered who answered as EXP. To the extent of not knowing city codes where AA is the service provider.
It makes one appreciate the knowledgable and helpful agents that are truly EXP.
I cannot believe the number of unknowledgable and incompetent agents that I've encountered who answered as EXP. To the extent of not knowing city codes where AA is the service provider.
It makes one appreciate the knowledgable and helpful agents that are truly EXP.
Aug 13, 2017, 9:00 am
#65
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: PHL
Programs: US -Plat, UA-Plat, AA-Plat, Marriott - Platinum,
Posts: 235
I think the new boarding process is a good step toward simplification so even the most rookie of flyer should understand...then again I was standing next to a person who was group 4 and kept asking when is Priority going? They're on group 3, I guess we're really not priority.
My frustration this morning is I finally have increased my travel and after several years of only being able to achieve platinum I would have made EXP if it weren't that annoying EQD requirement. 110K miles but $2500 shy of the EQD threshold. I am exclusively a domestic flyer. At this point I would almost be willing to pay up the difference because of my anticipated travel in 2018.
My frustration this morning is I finally have increased my travel and after several years of only being able to achieve platinum I would have made EXP if it weren't that annoying EQD requirement. 110K miles but $2500 shy of the EQD threshold. I am exclusively a domestic flyer. At this point I would almost be willing to pay up the difference because of my anticipated travel in 2018.
Aug 13, 2017, 10:59 am
#66
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA & UK -- AA EXP 3.5MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Avis President's Club
Posts: 6,411
The program has already ended for 2017, but look for it to jump back to life in a few months.
https://elite.americanairlines.com
Aug 13, 2017, 4:59 pm
#67
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
My frustration this morning is I finally have increased my travel and after several years of only being able to achieve platinum I would have made EXP if it weren't that annoying EQD requirement. 110K miles but $2500 shy of the EQD threshold. I am exclusively a domestic flyer. At this point I would almost be willing to pay up the difference because of my anticipated travel in 2018.
Aug 13, 2017, 5:40 pm
#68
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: WAS/NYC/LON
Programs: AA EXP, HH DIA, Hyatt DIA
Posts: 286
My frustration this morning is I finally have increased my travel and after several years of only being able to achieve platinum I would have made EXP if it weren't that annoying EQD requirement. 110K miles but $2500 shy of the EQD threshold. I am exclusively a domestic flyer. At this point I would almost be willing to pay up the difference because of my anticipated travel in 2018.
Aug 16, 2017, 11:43 am
#70
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP & 1MM (Lifetime Gold); Marriott Gold; National Exec Emerald's
Posts: 337
Aug 21, 2017, 4:30 pm
#72
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium.;UA 1.5MM; UA Lifetime Gold (whoppee); DL Plat
Posts: 2,124
Aug 21, 2017, 11:00 pm
#73
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: AA EXP, AA LT Gold, SPG Plat 75
Posts: 889
To clarify, the number was attached. But in their system it showed I had 0 status.
Aug 21, 2017, 11:22 pm
#74
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STL
Programs: AA
Posts: 167
If you bought up to platinum pro this year, exactly what LMB01 said