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 22, 2018, 3:32 pm
#16
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https://onemileatatime.com/american-...fying-dollars/
"These changes are effective January 1, 2019, for Blue, Red, and Silver cardmembers who opened their accounts prior to January 1, 2018. Meanwhile they’re effective January 1, 2020, for cardmembers who opened their accounts between January 1, 2018 and October 31, 2018.“
Oct 22, 2018, 3:34 pm
#17
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There is no link because the communication is from the supplier to their marketing outlets who get paid for applications they generate. They have a commercial relationship
Oct 22, 2018, 7:01 pm
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When will Barclay's and/or AA be sending out something to let cardholders know of the changes?
I find it odd that a blogger knows and reports this before there's an official statement.
I find it odd that a blogger knows and reports this before there's an official statement.
Oct 22, 2018, 7:33 pm
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Good news for folks with the Barclay’s AA business card, it seems to have survived this round of EQD benefit cuts and will continue to award 3K EQD for $25K spend!
Oct 22, 2018, 8:15 pm
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For example, jonNYC had the news on the reduction of J on the 788 well before. Several other examples too.
Oct 22, 2018, 8:42 pm
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However, it is my understanding that jonNYC works for AA or used to whereas bloggers typically tell you that a source has communicated and label things as a rumor. However, this is being labeled as official yet I can't find any official statement about this from the company. This is my big issue as I have noticed other travel companies as well tend to be sending out official communication via bloggers and never notifying customers directly about changes which I find as a disturbing trend because bloggers are not considered the press as far as I am aware and everything they provide according to their disclaimers is for entertainment purposes and of personal opinion. Therefore, consumers who do not read blogs are left holding the bag.
Oct 22, 2018, 9:07 pm
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Well, this is just a fun week. First is the hit on Admirals club memberships which affects Citi card holders and now this rumor which affects Barclay card holders.
The hits just keep on coming.
The hits just keep on coming.
Oct 22, 2018, 9:08 pm
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Oct 22, 2018, 11:04 pm
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Oct 22, 2018, 11:34 pm
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However, it is my understanding that jonNYC works for AA or used to whereas bloggers typically tell you that a source has communicated and label things as a rumor. However, this is being labeled as official yet I can't find any official statement about this from the company. This is my big issue as I have noticed other travel companies as well tend to be sending out official communication via bloggers and never notifying customers directly about changes which I find as a disturbing trend because bloggers are not considered the press as far as I am aware and everything they provide according to their disclaimers is for entertainment purposes and of personal opinion. Therefore, consumers who do not read blogs are left holding the bag.
People who don’t read FlyerTalk can be left holding the bag as well.
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.