Speculation: Safe To Say There Will Be Fewer EXP In 2018 ?
Dec 27, 2017, 8:25 pm
#93
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 5,270
I actually think the number of EXP's will increase. With domestic J fares giving 2X EQM (at about a 2X more expensive fare), it only takes 50K EQM to qualify. Subtract 10K EQM from Barclay and 10K EQM from Citi (if you meet the max from each) then you only need 40K EQM to qualify for EXP (80K/2) when you buy J fares.
Dec 30, 2017, 10:58 pm
#94
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicagoland
Programs: AA exp 3mm Hertz 5*
Posts: 334
First time as EXP, and while I may not have flown alot more in 2017, I paid alot more. Certainly a conscience decision... I primarily bought J and F. Be interesting to see how this shakes out in 2018
Dec 30, 2017, 11:31 pm
#95
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NC
Programs: HHonors-Diamond, IHG-Gold, AA Platinum, National-Exec Elite, Avis-First
Posts: 42
I honestly can't wait until an airline finally gets it right about how they handle status. I'm 60 segments and 50k miles (almost exactly) with 20k EQD and will be a lowly platinum - same as the last 6+ years. AA should love me and do everything they can to keep me since I'm high spend low miles per dollar spent. I've never comprehended how this industry cares more about how long you're on the plane or how many miles you go... I'd think it makes more sense to chase the revenue.
Jan 29, 2018, 1:20 pm
#96
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 523
Feb 1 - Shift in status?
Should we anticipate a shift in status come Feb 1st? In my opinion and guess, there should be be a shorter list of EXP and GLD status and relatively the same amount of Platinum's???
I think people who qualified for PPRO and EXP last year should see a better chance for upgrades. Thoughts?
I think people who qualified for PPRO and EXP last year should see a better chance for upgrades. Thoughts?
(stupid cheap ... gov fares)
Jan 29, 2018, 2:49 pm
#99
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,422
Should we anticipate a shift in status come Feb 1st? In my opinion and guess, there should be be a shorter list of EXP and GLD status and relatively the same amount of Platinum's???
I think people who qualified for PPRO and EXP last year should see a better chance for upgrades. Thoughts?
I think people who qualified for PPRO and EXP last year should see a better chance for upgrades. Thoughts?
Jan 29, 2018, 5:59 pm
#100
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
Jan 29, 2018, 6:32 pm
#101
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 523
I think a lot of people try to retain PLT as there is so many more advantage over gold. Some EXPs will probably drop to PLT. There are also lots of Lifetime Platinums that have seen the no purpose of reaching EXP due to declined benefits. Just guessing though.
Jan 29, 2018, 7:01 pm
#102
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Tampa, FL
Programs: AAdantage EXP
Posts: 41
I hope you're right! I would imagine a number of EXPs are going to drop because starting Feb 1 this year should be the first time that the dollars earned is a requirement for status right? In other words those that qualified in 2016 (before dollars were a threshold) would still hold status until the end of this month, right?
Jan 30, 2018, 8:56 am
#104
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 759
I feel like every year we've been "expecting the number of elites to drop" but upgrade lists only seem to get longer and longer. I doubt you'll see much of a change. For every EXP who might be dropping, there is a likely a newly minted EXP to take their place. A recent college grad with their first road warrior job. Living the dream!
Jan 30, 2018, 9:29 am
#105
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA Concierge Key, Marriott Titanium Elite, National Executive Elite
Posts: 326
Then there is the new CK gifting of EXP status. I would assume that the majority of CKs have gifted or are planning to gift the status, likely to their significant other. Although she doesn't travel much any longer, I gave it to my wife simply so I do not need upgrade instruments to upgrade her with me on personal domestic flights since we don't get the 500 mile stickers for free.