Oct 23, 2018, 1:27 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
AA Barclays Aviator Red will no longer offer the ability to earn EQDs.
AA Barclays Aviator Silver now will only allow earning $3,000 EQD offset by reaching $50,000 spend.
https://onemileatatime.com/american-...fying-dollars/
That article says, in part
Member enpremiere posts
AA Barclays Aviator Silver now will only allow earning $3,000 EQD offset by reaching $50,000 spend.
All AAdvantage Aviator Red and Silver Mastercard holders were sent out this notification on October 22, 2018 and will typically arrive within 7 to 10 business days. - Barclaycard
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.
This policy has been verified elsewhere.
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.
BUT DocD called on 23 Oct to upgrade the Red to Silver and Barclaycard would not do so “because of the upcoming program changes”.
Dear 355F1:
Thank you for contacting us regarding your AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard. We can certainly address your inquiry regarding the benefit change on your account.
Your AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard will earn $3,000 EQDs at $50,000 spend on purchases starting January 1, 2019. This benefit will then apply for all years moving forward until any additional changes are made to the benefits structure. If benefits are changed in the future, Cardmembers will be sent out a letter informing them of the change. All AAdvantage Aviator Red and Silver Mastercard holders were sent out this notification on October 22, 2018 and will typically arrive within 7 to 10 business days.
We hope you find this information helpful, and we thank you for your continued business. If you have any other questions or concerns, please reply to this message.
Sincerely,
Customer Care
Thank you for contacting us regarding your AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard. We can certainly address your inquiry regarding the benefit change on your account.
Your AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard will earn $3,000 EQDs at $50,000 spend on purchases starting January 1, 2019. This benefit will then apply for all years moving forward until any additional changes are made to the benefits structure. If benefits are changed in the future, Cardmembers will be sent out a letter informing them of the change. All AAdvantage Aviator Red and Silver Mastercard holders were sent out this notification on October 22, 2018 and will typically arrive within 7 to 10 business days.
We hope you find this information helpful, and we thank you for your continued business. If you have any other questions or concerns, please reply to this message.
Sincerely,
Customer Care
Barclaycard Aviator Red no EQD, Silver $3k EQD Only as of 2019
. That's why I use timid fonts.
Oct 23, 2018, 4:57 pm
#48
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: AAdvantage Exec Platinum, Hertz #1 Club Gold Five Star, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,034
I sent a secure message through the online portal to them that if they make this change, I will most likely cancel the card. Just one person doing it won't make a difference, but if enough do, then maybe there can be some traction.
Last edited by GNRMatt; Oct 23, 2018 at 4:57 pm Reason: grammatical
Oct 23, 2018, 5:00 pm
#49
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
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I sent a secure message through the Barclay's system asking for the announcement so that I can review my options. We'll see if/when I receive anything.
Oct 23, 2018, 8:30 pm
#50
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: AA EXP, Hertz Gold Plus, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 338
Added my similar message to the pile of complaints.
Oct 23, 2018, 8:39 pm
#51
Join Date: May 2008
Location: PHL (kinda, no airport is really close)
Programs: AA Exp, but not sure for how long. Enterprise Platinum woo-hoo!
Posts: 4,550
I got Red and upgraded to Silver during 2018, so I assume I'll be immune during 2019.
The EQM's are still the same I assume, since no one has mentioned a change there.
I had been under the impression that the most EQD you could get from CC's was $6K, so I didn't worry about having a second card. But under the new rules, if you get the Barclay's biz card and spend $25K, could you get $3K EQD from each of the Silver (with $50K spend) and the Biz (with $25K spend)?
The EQM's are still the same I assume, since no one has mentioned a change there.
I had been under the impression that the most EQD you could get from CC's was $6K, so I didn't worry about having a second card. But under the new rules, if you get the Barclay's biz card and spend $25K, could you get $3K EQD from each of the Silver (with $50K spend) and the Biz (with $25K spend)?
Oct 23, 2018, 9:03 pm
#52
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: QDF
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Posts: 1,034
I happened to be logged in to the Barclay's web site today, so I checked the benefits listed for my silver card, and the $6K EQD benefit is still listed.
So if this change is happening, it's being rolled out with an almost Marriott level of incompetence.
So if this change is happening, it's being rolled out with an almost Marriott level of incompetence.
Oct 24, 2018, 7:07 am
#53
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Oct 24, 2018, 11:35 am
#55
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Oct 24, 2018, 12:25 pm
#56
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHL
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Posts: 5,034
Ironic as I called Barclays about 6 weeks ago asking for an upgrade from red to silver. I have impeccable credit and don't churn credit cards, but they refused me. IF (and that's a big "if") they make these changes I'll simply cancel the card. The red card isn't worth it without the EQDs. There are numerous cards out there that provide much better return on spend than a red card without EQDs.
Oct 24, 2018, 12:32 pm
#57
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: LAX
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I would beg to differ until we get more info, the business cards T&Cs state the following,
" The Signing Individual may earn $3,000 Elite Qualifying Dollars ("EQDs") after spending $25,000 in net purchases that post to the card account from January 1st through December 31st each calendar year. A Signing Individual may earn the maximum $3,000 EQDs per calendar year through the card account, unless the Signing Individual has already earned the maximum number of EQDs through other AAdvantage® co-branded credit cards."
I hope not, but one could argue the cap is not at 3k total. We don't know the MAX number of EDQs yet.
" The Signing Individual may earn $3,000 Elite Qualifying Dollars ("EQDs") after spending $25,000 in net purchases that post to the card account from January 1st through December 31st each calendar year. A Signing Individual may earn the maximum $3,000 EQDs per calendar year through the card account, unless the Signing Individual has already earned the maximum number of EQDs through other AAdvantage® co-branded credit cards."
I hope not, but one could argue the cap is not at 3k total. We don't know the MAX number of EDQs yet.
Oct 24, 2018, 3:13 pm
#58
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Oct 24, 2018, 3:14 pm
#59
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I would beg to differ until we get more info, the business cards T&Cs state the following,
" The Signing Individual may earn $3,000 Elite Qualifying Dollars ("EQDs") after spending $25,000 in net purchases that post to the card account from January 1st through December 31st each calendar year. A Signing Individual may earn the maximum $3,000 EQDs per calendar year through the card account, unless the Signing Individual has already earned the maximum number of EQDs through other AAdvantage® co-branded credit cards."
I hope not, but one could argue the cap is not at 3k total. We don't know the MAX number of EDQs yet.
" The Signing Individual may earn $3,000 Elite Qualifying Dollars ("EQDs") after spending $25,000 in net purchases that post to the card account from January 1st through December 31st each calendar year. A Signing Individual may earn the maximum $3,000 EQDs per calendar year through the card account, unless the Signing Individual has already earned the maximum number of EQDs through other AAdvantage® co-branded credit cards."
I hope not, but one could argue the cap is not at 3k total. We don't know the MAX number of EDQs yet.
