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
Oct 30, 2018, 8:25 pm
#91
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,043
Got letter about EQD downgrade, so promptly applied for and got approved for Aviator Business. Came with offer of 60K bonus miles if I used the card by Oct 31. Good timing. Soon enough, I'll cancel the silver.
Citi Exec still useful for Admirals Club and 10K EQM, assuming I spend 25 on the Aviator Business for 3K EQD and 40 on the Citi.
Biggest negative in Citi card: charges by all cardholders (three of us) are unsorted. Over at Barclay, they're neatly separated: you, your lovely daughter, your spendthift spouse. Wish Citi offered that.
Yours for telegraphic brevity.
Citi Exec still useful for Admirals Club and 10K EQM, assuming I spend 25 on the Aviator Business for 3K EQD and 40 on the Citi.
Biggest negative in Citi card: charges by all cardholders (three of us) are unsorted. Over at Barclay, they're neatly separated: you, your lovely daughter, your spendthift spouse. Wish Citi offered that.
Yours for telegraphic brevity.
Regards
Oct 31, 2018, 4:38 pm
#92
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
Is there a thread here on FT that lists the credit cards to best charge various categories?
ie AmEX - air fare, Ink - phone bill, etc.
Nov 5, 2018, 1:39 pm
#95
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 12
Ugh. I was offered the chance to upgrade to Silver earlier this year but skipped it. One of the reasons I got the Red Aviator over the Citi card was the chance to earn EQDs. Guess I will see if anything else gets added before I decide to cancel.
Last edited by rooberry1; Nov 5, 2018 at 1:55 pm Reason: Typed M not D
Nov 7, 2018, 8:44 am
#96
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,511
I just noticed this on the Barclays Aviator Biz Site. (I cancelled my biz card literally a week before the loss of EQD announcement and I still have the Silver. .
What is the maximum number of EQDs allowed under other AA Cards mentioned in the first paragraph???
It almost makes it look like the TOTAL EQDs one can earn no matter what is $3k now no matter if you have more than 1 Barclays Card.
Last edited by 355F1; Nov 7, 2018 at 8:50 am
Nov 7, 2018, 9:40 am
#97
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,511
Just got off the phone with Barclays.
Since I upgraded my Red to Silver in Feb 2018 she did some research and told me that I will still get $6k EQDs for $50k in spend for 2019; once 2020 hits I will be limited to the $3k EQD for $50k spend.
Since I upgraded my Red to Silver in Feb 2018 she did some research and told me that I will still get $6k EQDs for $50k in spend for 2019; once 2020 hits I will be limited to the $3k EQD for $50k spend.
Nov 8, 2018, 1:16 am
#98
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 166
Um, yeah. Not everyone signed up with the 10K annual renewal so this card will essentially be useless starting 2019. I only keep this card to achieve gold status with 25K spend every year as I'm 100% leisure and not a business or work traveler.
Nov 8, 2018, 5:59 pm
#100
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Long Beach, CA
Programs: AA PLTPRO, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,559
I received an email this morning for my Red card - this must the promised "New Benefits and Enhancements!" that were to come after they dropped the EQD benefit. Wow - a whopping 2,500 miles!
Spend $500 with your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® between 11/13/18 and 12/13/18 and you’ll earn 2,500 AAdvantage® miles. That’s in addition to the AAdvantage® miles you are already earning. Your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® rewards you non-stop to get you closer to your next destination.
Spend $500 with your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® between 11/13/18 and 12/13/18 and you’ll earn 2,500 AAdvantage® miles. That’s in addition to the AAdvantage® miles you are already earning. Your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® rewards you non-stop to get you closer to your next destination.
Nov 9, 2018, 7:31 am
#101
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,511
My statements cut on the 22md of each month for
my Silver Card.
If I hit the $50k spend mark on Dec 24th, will the EQD bonus hit for 2018 spend? Or will they wait until the Jan statement to give the EQD Bonus and count it for 2019 spend?
my Silver Card.
If I hit the $50k spend mark on Dec 24th, will the EQD bonus hit for 2018 spend? Or will they wait until the Jan statement to give the EQD Bonus and count it for 2019 spend?
Nov 9, 2018, 7:35 am
#102
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
I received an email this morning for my Red card - this must the promised "New Benefits and Enhancements!" that were to come after they dropped the EQD benefit. Wow - a whopping 2,500 miles!
Spend $500 with your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® between 11/13/18 and 12/13/18 and you’ll earn 2,500 AAdvantage® miles. That’s in addition to the AAdvantage® miles you are already earning. Your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® rewards you non-stop to get you closer to your next destination.
Spend $500 with your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® between 11/13/18 and 12/13/18 and you’ll earn 2,500 AAdvantage® miles. That’s in addition to the AAdvantage® miles you are already earning. Your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® rewards you non-stop to get you closer to your next destination.
Nov 9, 2018, 11:56 am
#103
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,314
I received an email this morning for my Red card - this must the promised "New Benefits and Enhancements!" that were to come after they dropped the EQD benefit. Wow - a whopping 2,500 miles!
Spend $500 with your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® between 11/13/18 and 12/13/18 and you’ll earn 2,500 AAdvantage® miles. That’s in addition to the AAdvantage® miles you are already earning. Your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® rewards you non-stop to get you closer to your next destination.
Spend $500 with your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® between 11/13/18 and 12/13/18 and you’ll earn 2,500 AAdvantage® miles. That’s in addition to the AAdvantage® miles you are already earning. Your AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® rewards you non-stop to get you closer to your next destination.
Nov 9, 2018, 1:39 pm
#104
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Spend is counted in the last 12 month so dec 24 or Jan 1 would not really make much of difference. What matters is that since it will count towards year 2018 it may help you to achieve a higher status
Nov 10, 2018, 1:14 am
#105
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: AAdvantage Asia Miles Air China
Posts: 870
Barclays got it right on one of the lines '... a reminder.....'
And here's the response from Barclay customer service:
It's fascinating that they haven't "officially" announced these changes, but at least I now have something in writing from them. This will likely be the final nail in the coffin and will cause me to become a FA. 90% of my travel is leisure and I needed all 6000 EQDs from the card in 2018 to re-qualify for EXP.
It's fascinating that they haven't "officially" announced these changes, but at least I now have something in writing from them. This will likely be the final nail in the coffin and will cause me to become a FA. 90% of my travel is leisure and I needed all 6000 EQDs from the card in 2018 to re-qualify for EXP.