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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Buy Back and Boost / Buy Up Status for 2019
Nov 2, 2018, 1:27 pm
#61
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
I'm just holding out for my CK boost up offer which is surely in the works.
Intended to be humorous
Intended to be humorous
Last edited by enpremiere; Nov 5, 2018 at 7:58 am Reason: Clarification
Nov 2, 2018, 2:26 pm
#62
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,224
Nov 2, 2018, 2:39 pm
#63
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
His name first name will be Charlies or her first name will be Claire (hence the C), the middle will be King (for the K) to get to CK.
I can't even imagine what the actual boost for CK would be for 99% of EXPs but if it's ever AA thing, I'll be sure to let you know.
Nov 2, 2018, 2:44 pm
#64
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,224
Naming rights to my next-born child or dinghy should either ever occur first, intentionally or otherwise. Naming a sports arena is just so passé
His name first name will be Charlies or her first name will be Claire (hence the C), the middle will be King (for the K) to get to CK.
I can't even imagine what the actual boost for CK would be for 99% of EXPs but if it's ever AA thing, I'll be sure to let you know.
His name first name will be Charlies or her first name will be Claire (hence the C), the middle will be King (for the K) to get to CK.
I can't even imagine what the actual boost for CK would be for 99% of EXPs but if it's ever AA thing, I'll be sure to let you know.
Nov 2, 2018, 5:13 pm
#65
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
It also has a bit of insta-upgrade appeal since you'll hop right over the highest EXP EQDs as well.
Nov 2, 2018, 6:42 pm
#66
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 228
Currently Platinum, with 14,402 EQD, 55,594 EQM and 61 EQS, offered PPRO for $1,845.
i’ll hit PPRO by the end of the year with booked travel, and finish the year on 16-18k EQD and 80K EQM.
i’ll hit PPRO by the end of the year with booked travel, and finish the year on 16-18k EQD and 80K EQM.
Nov 2, 2018, 6:43 pm
#67
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Programs: Sometimes known as [ARG:6 UNDEFINED]
Posts: 26,673
If the only thing you're short of is EQD, I don't know why you wouldn't just upfare booked flight(s) unless you're already booked in the highest class of service available (unlikely if you're short of EQD).
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.
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 2, 2018, 8:17 pm
#68
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: BAGold; AA3MMPlat; UA1MMGold; FBGold; MarriottAmb; AccorPlat; HHGold; ICPlatAmb; HyattDiscoverist
Posts: 4,378
I've actually already requalified for EXP, but my most recent partner flight, which got me there, has not yet been credited. So, with 2 months to go and with my AAdvantage account showing over $12K EQDs and over 98K EQMs, AA offers me a buyback for $1495. What are they smoking???
Nov 3, 2018, 4:06 am
#69
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 67
$1195 to get EXP according to the site. I'm 1400 EQM short according to AA, but over the EQD threshold. However, the super-cheap I fare on Finnair to Asia I flew last weekend hasn't yet posted (which would push me over) despite it being almost a week (grumble).
Nov 3, 2018, 8:17 am
#70
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,330
Offered $1299 to "extend" Plat. Currently $2800 EQD's short, and 17K EQM's short.
If Plat was worth anything I guess it might be interesting, but, nah.
If Plat was worth anything I guess it might be interesting, but, nah.
Nov 3, 2018, 12:46 pm
#71
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 101
Wife (currently EXP): $11,000 EQD, 54,000 EQM PPro offer $1995
Son (no status): $3,700 EQD, 19,000 EQM Gold offer $495
Son (no status): $3,700 EQD, 19,000 EQM Gold offer $495
Nov 4, 2018, 2:27 pm
#72
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 317
It’s posted previously. https://elite.aa.com
Nov 4, 2018, 7:58 pm
#73
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,422
Nov 6, 2018, 8:22 am
#75
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL DM, AA PlatPro, Hilton DM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 1,532
I received an offer for $3025 to purchase the $3000 missing EQDs on my account.
I'm currently at $9005 EQD and 107,091 EQM. I'm waiting on $3000 EQD to post from my credit card, so I don't need the offer.
I'm currently at $9005 EQD and 107,091 EQM. I'm waiting on $3000 EQD to post from my credit card, so I don't need the offer.