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 8, 2018, 8:47 am
#106
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium Elite (Lifetime Platinum)
Posts: 95
I am currently Platinum, and got my offer to renew Platinum for $855.
As we stand, I am $365 short on EQD and 4214 short on EQM, but I have an upcoming trip already booked that will push me just over on both, so obviously will not be taking the offer.
As we stand, I am $365 short on EQD and 4214 short on EQM, but I have an upcoming trip already booked that will push me just over on both, so obviously will not be taking the offer.
Nov 8, 2018, 3:25 pm
#107
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Delta Silver Medallion, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 14,105
I've flown two segments on AA this year (have shifted the bulk of my travel my travel over to Delta because I live in NYC). Got a buy-up offer to Gold for $799. Not going to take it (no point, really). Not sure if the data point is useful, but there it is.
Nov 8, 2018, 6:41 pm
#108
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: BNA and FLL
Programs: National Executive Elite, IHG Diamond Elite, Hilton Gold, SW A List, Marriott Gold
Posts: 964
That’s crazy and makes me mad. I’m currently Gold and have flown a ton domestically on AA this year but on cheap fares so my EQDs at the moment are low (like $1100). My offer right now is $799 for Gold also.
Nov 10, 2018, 4:41 pm
#109
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Amb Elite & LT Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,230
Mrs. Deac83, current Plat, just short of gold $, over on EQM. Offer was $571 for Gold, $1,545 for Plat. She'll be over the Gold level after this week, so we'll see if they update.
Nov 10, 2018, 7:16 pm
#110
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
When I posted the OP, I didn't have an offer, but I do now.
YTD I've done: $10,089 EQD, 86,925 EQM and 38.5 EQS.
My buy up offer to Executive Platinum is $2,645. However, I'll be hitting EP through flying by the end of the year.
YTD I've done: $10,089 EQD, 86,925 EQM and 38.5 EQS.
My buy up offer to Executive Platinum is $2,645. However, I'll be hitting EP through flying by the end of the year.
Nov 11, 2018, 12:23 pm
#111
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Here and there
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,551
In the past, you needed to reach 85k EQM to receive an EXP offer.
Nov 11, 2018, 11:30 pm
#112
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,811
I am Plat and am 5325 EQM /1626 EQD short of earning Plat again. My offer is $1445, which actually doesn't sound ridiculous given the EQD story. All I have left is a short trip for 1k EQM and 300 EQD, so an MR for less than the offer is would be difficult to find.
Nov 11, 2018, 11:57 pm
#113
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CLT
Programs: AA EXP; Avis PC; Hertz PC; Marriott LT Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,133
16K EQD, but 919 EQM short of PPro - $1,145 offer
Already have an international segment booked that will get me to EXP.
Already have an international segment booked that will get me to EXP.
Nov 12, 2018, 3:48 pm
#114
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: ORD (formerly SAN)
Programs: Hilton Diamond; IHG Platinum; Bonvoy Gold; AA Platinum Pro and United Premier Silver (DH = AA EXP)
Posts: 1,929
I am Plat and am 5325 EQM /1626 EQD short of earning Plat again. My offer is $1445, which actually doesn't sound ridiculous given the EQD story. All I have left is a short trip for 1k EQM and 300 EQD, so an MR for less than the offer is would be difficult to find.
Nov 12, 2018, 5:47 pm
#115
Join Date: May 2008
Location: PHL (kinda, no airport is really close)
Programs: AA Exp, but not sure for how long. Enterprise Platinum woo-hoo!
Posts: 4,550
Still no offer 
I'm about 11K EQM and 1.2K EQD short of plat pro, and will get them on a booked trip, and wouldn't pay the (probably excessive) price for EP anyway, so it doesn't matter.
Interestingly, last year I had only about 15K EQM and I don't know how many EQD, got a gold offer for $699 and took it; this year I've obviously traveled a lot more.
I'm about 11K EQM and 1.2K EQD short of plat pro, and will get them on a booked trip, and wouldn't pay the (probably excessive) price for EP anyway, so it doesn't matter.
Interestingly, last year I had only about 15K EQM and I don't know how many EQD, got a gold offer for $699 and took it; this year I've obviously traveled a lot more.
Nov 13, 2018, 7:08 pm
#116
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,811
I am Plat and am 5325 EQM /1626 EQD short of earning Plat again. My offer is $1445, which actually doesn't sound ridiculous given the EQD story. All I have left is a short trip for 1k EQM and 300 EQD, so an MR for less than the offer is would be difficult to find.
For what it's worth, I don't think I'll take it. Going forward, (virtually) all my travel will be Biz, and almost all international, and I just don't see anywhere enough benefit to Plat over Gold in that situation.
Nov 13, 2018, 7:56 pm
#117
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP; BoNVoY Tit LTP
Posts: 1,923
I am just got $3K EQD from Barclays so a hair below 12K EQD and 73K EQM and my offer of $1145 did not change. But more flying later this year should get me to EXP.
Nov 13, 2018, 8:32 pm
#118
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: LA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, SPG/Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,192
I hit the EQD for plat pro and I'm 4700eqm away. My offer is $995 with no plans to fly anymore. Trying to decide whether the buyup is worth it or I should just take a daytrip somewhere
Nov 13, 2018, 9:24 pm
#119
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,811
Nov 13, 2018, 9:57 pm
#120
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 152
Still no offer
I'm about 11K EQM and 1.2K EQD short of plat pro, and will get them on a booked trip, and wouldn't pay the (probably excessive) price for EP anyway, so it doesn't matter.
Interestingly, last year I had only about 15K EQM and I don't know how many EQD, got a gold offer for $699 and took it; this year I've obviously traveled a lot more.
I'm about 11K EQM and 1.2K EQD short of plat pro, and will get them on a booked trip, and wouldn't pay the (probably excessive) price for EP anyway, so it doesn't matter.
Interestingly, last year I had only about 15K EQM and I don't know how many EQD, got a gold offer for $699 and took it; this year I've obviously traveled a lot more.