Dec 13, 2018, 1:35 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
AAdvantage Buy Back and Boost / Buy Up Status
AA generally offers members reasonably close to requalifying for status near the end of the year the option to buy back their existing status, or on occasion to buy up to the next highest status tier.
These offers are generally made by email to AAdvantage members beginning some time in November.
If you have not received an offer or would like to see your offer (if any), you can see it by visiting https://elite.aa.com
If you haven’t flown sufficiently, you’ll probably sign in and see
Please peruse this thread to see offers reported by members.
AA generally offers members reasonably close to requalifying for status near the end of the year the option to buy back their existing status, or on occasion to buy up to the next highest status tier.
These offers are generally made by email to AAdvantage members beginning some time in November.
If you have not received an offer or would like to see your offer (if any), you can see it by visiting https://elite.aa.com
If you haven’t flown sufficiently, you’ll probably sign in and see
No offers available
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Thanks for visiting. Our records show that you’re not eligible to receive an fifer at this time. If you need more information about your account, visit aa.com/youraccount
Buy Back and Boost / Buy Up Status for 2019
Nov 28, 2018, 7:58 pm
#197
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: PHL
Programs: AA ExP, Marriott Amb, National EAE, Hilton Diamond, SPG Plat (RIP), US CP (RIP)
Posts: 2,379
It looks like they are cutting off somewhere around 85k EQM for EXP offers. (Although I thought I saw at least one person had an offer with around 83K EQM, but I cannot find it now.) Now I'm wondering if a small mileage run in hopes of triggering an offer plus the offer itself would be cheaper than a 17K EQM mileage run.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:26 pm
#198
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 7,390
It looks like they are cutting off somewhere around 85k EQM for EXP offers. (Although I thought I saw at least one person had an offer with around 83K EQM, but I cannot find it now.) Now I'm wondering if a small mileage run in hopes of triggering an offer plus the offer itself would be cheaper than a 17K EQM mileage run.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:40 pm
#199
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 230
Ticked over to PPRO over the weekend, thought I would check see if there was an EXP offer. No offers to view.
Currently sitting on:
16,549 EQD
77,457 EQM
68 EQS
I have another 2,000 or so EQD to add before the end of the year, but only about 5,000 EQM, so I assume I won’t be getting an offer.
Currently sitting on:
16,549 EQD
77,457 EQM
68 EQS
I have another 2,000 or so EQD to add before the end of the year, but only about 5,000 EQM, so I assume I won’t be getting an offer.
Nov 29, 2018, 12:51 am
#200
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Dallas
Programs: AA ExPlat, Marriott Ambassador, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 121
Ticked over to PPRO over the weekend, thought I would check see if there was an EXP offer. No offers to view.
Currently sitting on:
16,549 EQD
77,457 EQM
68 EQS
I have another 2,000 or so EQD to add before the end of the year, but only about 5,000 EQM, so I assume I won’t be getting an offer.
Currently sitting on:
16,549 EQD
77,457 EQM
68 EQS
I have another 2,000 or so EQD to add before the end of the year, but only about 5,000 EQM, so I assume I won’t be getting an offer.
Nov 29, 2018, 8:00 am
#201
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA Plat/2MM, DL Silver, UA Silver (via Marr), Marr LTT, HH Gold (via cc), Hyatt Disc
Posts: 1,039
I had similar stats as you last year and received an offer to buy up to EXP for over $3,000. They've probably tweaked the algorithm this year, but if you do get an offer, it isn't going to be attractive.
Nov 29, 2018, 10:07 am
#202
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
I tried to counter-offer but the system politely declined 
Nov 29, 2018, 10:46 am
#204
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: SE Wisconsin
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond for Life
Posts: 337
Last edited by Beachfun71; Nov 29, 2018 at 10:51 am
Nov 29, 2018, 12:05 pm
#205
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: NYC
Posts: 9,125
My kid has a Gold offer for $355
EQD: $2756
EQM: 29,598
EQD: $2756
EQM: 29,598
Nov 29, 2018, 2:09 pm
#206
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: New York
Programs: AA Exp / Marriott Titanium / Hilton Gold / Hyatt Globalist / United Silver
Posts: 958
Tempting? nahhh.
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This is what my wife got - she did one TATL flight in Y and JFK-LAS-JFK in Y this year.
Nov 29, 2018, 2:09 pm
#207
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SoCal, Southeastern CT
Programs: AAdvantage PLT (trying to find away to EXP, SPG Gold
Posts: 59
My stats
3.8k EQD
43k EQM
23 EQS
Offer for Plat $1,445 USD
Trying to thin the herd it seems.
3.8k EQD
43k EQM
23 EQS
Offer for Plat $1,445 USD
Trying to thin the herd it seems.
Nov 29, 2018, 2:13 pm
#208
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: New York
Programs: AA Exp / Marriott Titanium / Hilton Gold / Hyatt Globalist / United Silver
Posts: 958
Nov 29, 2018, 2:43 pm
#209
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Arkansas/SFO
Programs: AA EXP 2MM
Posts: 333
Qualified for EXP 3 days ago. Got the You've reached Executive Platinum status email today. 8 minutes before that arrived, got an Extend your elite status email offer for $1395. I was about 1500 miles short at the beginning of the week. Next year will be interesting to see if i get an offer as I am likely to qualify on miles but may be short on EQD.
Nov 29, 2018, 3:00 pm
#210
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: AA PLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,405
Just curious does your wife currently have status? I've been PLT for 4 years or something. Am sitting at 22k EQMs and 2800 EQDs, and AA wants $1445 from me to retain PLT. What the !!!