2018 - End of year roll call
Dec 11, 2018, 3:37 pm
#121
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: NY
Programs: DL DM, Ex-AA EXP, HZ Pres, MRT AMB/LTP
Posts: 130
Dec 11, 2018, 4:13 pm
#122
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: DEN
Programs: DL PM, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 395
One more planned trip which will get me to just under $11K EQD. As some of you may have seen, Mrs. Youngtraveldude and I are moving to Amsterdam in January. Leaning towards having BA be our new airline of choice. So, the million dollar question, do I do a $1K mileage run to hit OWE? Basically, is it worth $1K for Fast Track, First Class Priority Check in and access to First Class lounges? Fast Track has come in clutch a few times for me and we have loved the access to First Class Lounges like the Qantas lounge at LAX, CX Pier in HKG and even BA First Galleries at Heathrow isn’t bad. I’m torn on what to do...thoughts?
Last edited by Youngtraveldude; Dec 11, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Dec 12, 2018, 7:04 am
#123
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHL
Programs: AA - Plat, HHonors - Diamond, IHG - Plat, Marriott - Gold, National - Exec, Amtrak - Select, NEXUS
Posts: 1,075
My end of year (after the four segments I have to fly in the next week). This is the most EQMs I've flown in a single year and it doesn't include one AC (YUL-YYZ) and one WS (YVR-YYC) segment I couldn't get on AA.
EQD 18345 (+ another 1k or so yet to be flown)
EQM 71478
EQS 92
First time hitting the third tier for me. I've been as close as (edit) 68k EQM and 81 EQS. I have to credit FT for giving me the idea and willingness to do that ABE-PHL-ATL-CLT-PHL-ABE one-day segment run in October.
2017: Plat
2016: Plat
2015: Plat (from US Gold)
2014: US Gold
2013: US Silver
EQD 18345 (+ another 1k or so yet to be flown)
EQM 71478
EQS 92
First time hitting the third tier for me. I've been as close as (edit) 68k EQM and 81 EQS. I have to credit FT for giving me the idea and willingness to do that ABE-PHL-ATL-CLT-PHL-ABE one-day segment run in October.
2017: Plat
2016: Plat
2015: Plat (from US Gold)
2014: US Gold
2013: US Silver
Last edited by pa3lsvt; Dec 12, 2018 at 12:05 pm Reason: wrong EQM
Dec 12, 2018, 11:17 am
#124
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW-In Plano & CDG-In the 11th
Programs: DL Diamond, AA revenue negative, Bonvoy Titanium +, Avis likes me
Posts: 3,209
14th year in a row.
Me (retired in 2017), as of next week:
EQD=$14345
EQM=150,467
EQS=45
MrsDallas49er (Still working, but zero business travel), also as of next week:
EQD=$12,606
EQM=115,516
EQS=27
EQD=$14345
EQM=150,467
EQS=45
MrsDallas49er (Still working, but zero business travel), also as of next week:
EQD=$12,606
EQM=115,516
EQS=27
Dec 12, 2018, 12:16 pm
#125
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
EQD= $11,373
EQM= 107,932
EQS= 50
I have 1 trip booked later this month for $634 EQD, returning 12/30. This was confirmed with AA Customer Service that it will put me $7 over the EQD for EXP.
Question: Since this will put me only $7 over the threshold, and my return is 12/30, which will hopefully, probably post on 12/31, will I be safe with this plan, or should I consider a MR to ensure I qualify?
EQM= 107,932
EQS= 50
I have 1 trip booked later this month for $634 EQD, returning 12/30. This was confirmed with AA Customer Service that it will put me $7 over the EQD for EXP.
Question: Since this will put me only $7 over the threshold, and my return is 12/30, which will hopefully, probably post on 12/31, will I be safe with this plan, or should I consider a MR to ensure I qualify?
Dec 12, 2018, 12:26 pm
#126
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium Elite, National Executive
Posts: 596
3 Segs, ~ $1000 EQD/12,000 EQM to go; split trip—return to be after January first; hope it posts as such 
100% leisure. All ex-ORD. AA, BA, CX only. Mostly PE. Wife reached PLT. Operator error on photo upload, so currently...
EQD: 13,861
EQM: 104,499
Segments: 33
100% leisure. All ex-ORD. AA, BA, CX only. Mostly PE. Wife reached PLT. Operator error on photo upload, so currently...
EQD: 13,861
EQM: 104,499
Segments: 33
Dec 12, 2018, 12:41 pm
#127
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP. Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,129
Requalified for Plat:
Made it via one big TPAC in J on CX to MEL, and several domestic short hops.
EQD: $8112
EQM: 50,633
PQS: 21
Easily requalified for UA 1K this year as well back in June. Also had many thousands of miles on WN and DL. Given the ability to do all my travel on one airline I could make a good run at AA CK or UA GS. But unfortunately I don't always get much choice in that. Would be nice to go all in on one program though.
Made it via one big TPAC in J on CX to MEL, and several domestic short hops.
EQD: $8112
EQM: 50,633
PQS: 21
Easily requalified for UA 1K this year as well back in June. Also had many thousands of miles on WN and DL. Given the ability to do all my travel on one airline I could make a good run at AA CK or UA GS. But unfortunately I don't always get much choice in that. Would be nice to go all in on one program though.
Dec 12, 2018, 12:49 pm
#128
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
EQD= $11,373
EQM= 107,932
EQS= 50
I have 1 trip booked later this month for $634 EQD, returning 12/30. This was confirmed with AA Customer Service that it will put me $7 over the EQD for EXP.
Question: Since this will put me only $7 over the threshold, and my return is 12/30, which will hopefully, probably post on 12/31, will I be safe with this plan, or should I consider a MR to ensure I qualify?
EQM= 107,932
EQS= 50
I have 1 trip booked later this month for $634 EQD, returning 12/30. This was confirmed with AA Customer Service that it will put me $7 over the EQD for EXP.
Question: Since this will put me only $7 over the threshold, and my return is 12/30, which will hopefully, probably post on 12/31, will I be safe with this plan, or should I consider a MR to ensure I qualify?
Dec 12, 2018, 1:25 pm
#129
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SFO/STS
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 395
Hit EXP for the seventh year 11/14 (just barely) with a one-way to DFW (drove back).
EQD: 15,818 (6k credit card)
EQM: 105,760 (10k credit card)
EQS: 65
Next year may break the streak as benefits diminish and so does the urge/need to travel.
EQD: 15,818 (6k credit card)
EQM: 105,760 (10k credit card)
EQS: 65
Next year may break the streak as benefits diminish and so does the urge/need to travel.
Dec 12, 2018, 8:45 pm
#130
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: SoCal,
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro
Posts: 771
Made EP for the 5th year, and maybe the last. I’m a “all on my own dime” traveler and it’s clear I’m not a customer they want or need. This is my lowest year EQD wise so if I don’t mix in more intl partner flights, 2019 will be my farewell tour. Shame I’ve rather enjoyed AA and EP status. Cheers!
Dec 13, 2018, 3:53 am
#131
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,811
Ha ha. Made it.
Dec 13, 2018, 4:47 am
#132
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 50
I should not have any more travel this year.
Last edited by ruckover; Dec 13, 2018 at 4:52 am
Dec 13, 2018, 9:06 am
#133
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
Dec 13, 2018, 11:54 am
#134
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
This would be done via the AAdvantage Customer Service desk.
Dec 13, 2018, 2:46 pm
#135
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
A below average year for me so will drop from PlatPro to regular Plat (due to LTP). Frankly, I didn't experience a great upgrade rate as a Plat Pro (yes, I know it will decline as a Plat) and don't do SDC much, so not too bothered.
EQD 10,059
EQM 47,440
EQS 15
No credit card boosts in the #s above.
EQD 10,059
EQM 47,440
EQS 15
No credit card boosts in the #s above.