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
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Buy Back and Boost / Buy Up Status for 2019
Nov 1, 2018, 11:41 am
#31
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SIN
Posts: 1,098
Interesting, I was offered a "good" deal. I am $2000+ EQD from PlatPro, but offered PlatPro for $1800, not that I am taking it.
Nov 1, 2018, 1:07 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA Plat Pro, HH Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 124
I'm at $7500 EQD and 47k EQM with a few flights left in which I'll easily re-qualify for Plat. Was just curious, so I checked and they "offered" $695.
I'm more interested in what the Plat Pro offer will be, so I'll check back mid December.
I'm more interested in what the Plat Pro offer will be, so I'll check back mid December.
Nov 1, 2018, 1:10 pm
#33
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: PHL / NYC / PSA-BLQ
Programs: AA PPRO, Marriott/Hilton Gold, AMX-Plat, Global Entry
Posts: 3,109
As I semi-retired a couple of years ago, I'd fallen from EXP to Plat. This year my travel is up and I'll easily get Pro (I'm @ $15.3k EQD/71kEQM) and will probably net out around $18k EQD / 82k EQM. Probably not worth my time to MR to 100k EQM but wonder if there's any scenario that AA would offer a buyup to EXP (I'll exceed their EQM threshold by >50%). Probably not likely but the 4 SWUs have some value to me.
Nov 1, 2018, 3:11 pm
#34
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Programs: Chase Sapphire Reserve, WFBF
Posts: 1,573
My issue will be EQD for Plat. My current buy up offer is $1595, less than what I'd need to spend to get the EQD threshold...for now. That, of course, will change with several flights yet to come in 2018. It'll be close as to whether I earn enough EQD for Plat by flying, or by grabbing the buy up late in the year.
To Often1: If in December I'm $600 short of EQD and the buy up offer is $595 or even $995, then yes, buy up will be a simple and cost-effective way to secure Plat status for 2019. It would certainly be more time-effective than putting myself on a plane for an EQD run late in the year.
To Often1: If in December I'm $600 short of EQD and the buy up offer is $595 or even $995, then yes, buy up will be a simple and cost-effective way to secure Plat status for 2019. It would certainly be more time-effective than putting myself on a plane for an EQD run late in the year.
In other words, you could pay for an upgrade that would also get you the EQD rather than just paying for the buy up and getting nothing in return.
Nov 1, 2018, 3:52 pm
#36
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: DCA/IAD/WAS
Programs: MAR AMB, WOH Explorist, AA EXP, UA 2P
Posts: 2,138
If you're already going to make the status being offered, why bother checking? Serious question.
Nov 1, 2018, 4:14 pm
#37
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: NYC/BOS
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 54
Currently Platinum with 6,189 EQD and 63,917 EQM. Offer for Platinum Pro for $3,115. I'll pass....
Nov 1, 2018, 4:29 pm
#38
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
I would even view $235 as high for being $135 short. Wouldn't your kid be traveling with you anyway for status items without the actual status - priority seats and boarding?
Nov 1, 2018, 4:31 pm
#39
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
It’s posted previously. https://elite.aa.com
Nov 1, 2018, 5:15 pm
#40
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: AA PLAT PRO, Marriott Silver, Hilton Silver
Posts: 13
I'm at $8,813 EQD (need $187 for PP) and 74,839 EQM (need 161 for PP) and the offer is $995. I have a trip to ORD scheduled for Monday that will put me over anyway, but I was just curious what it would be since it's pretty close.
Nov 1, 2018, 5:27 pm
#41
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP >3 Million miles,HH Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 2,887
Data point my daughter , gold 4600 EQD, 35K miles 1600 dollars to Platinum
Nov 1, 2018, 5:49 pm
#42
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP; BoNVoY Tit LTP
Posts: 1,923
8898 EQD and 73K EQM and $1195 for plat pro. I will make it this month and should be very close to EXP in December (missing a few EQM) so I may have to do a mini MR if the offer is similar.
Nov 1, 2018, 8:29 pm
#43
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: LAS
Programs: AA EXP, AS MVP, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 34
Currently a Platinum Pro with 15476 EQD and 93k EQM was offered EXP for $1895
Nov 1, 2018, 8:57 pm
#44
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: BHM
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 70
Platinum currently with 46K EQMs and 7700 EQDs. Offered to keep Platinum for $855. Will hit the threshold anyway from upcoming travel, but doesn't seem like a terrible deal otherwise.
Nov 1, 2018, 9:16 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,689
Offered Exec Plat for $695. Im less than 20EQM short so just one flight anywhere in the world on a one world partner and I am good. My EQDs well beyond 15,000. I guess I need to look at the shortest commercial flight threads.