2018 - End of year roll call
Dec 13, 2018, 7:05 pm
#136
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, AA Million Miles, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,586
Done for the year:
EQD: 21,282 (actual spend notably less)
EQM: 191,051 (some "bank error in your favor" in there)
EQS: 92
(no credit card involved)
Most importantly: 10 for 10 on longhaul Y-->J SWU or BXP3 requests.
And around 80% success rate on domestic upgrades. Only two AA flights delayed more than 1-hour due to Ops/mechanical, and no missed connections due to anything other than weather.
Not much to complain about there - other than the incessant credit card pitches.
EQD: 21,282 (actual spend notably less)
EQM: 191,051 (some "bank error in your favor" in there)
EQS: 92
(no credit card involved)
Most importantly: 10 for 10 on longhaul Y-->J SWU or BXP3 requests.
And around 80% success rate on domestic upgrades. Only two AA flights delayed more than 1-hour due to Ops/mechanical, and no missed connections due to anything other than weather.
Not much to complain about there - other than the incessant credit card pitches.
Dec 13, 2018, 11:00 pm
#137
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
Done for the year:
EQD: 21,282 (actual spend notably less)
EQM: 191,051 (some "bank error in your favor" in there)
EQS: 92
(no credit card involved)
Most importantly: 10 for 10 on longhaul Y-->J SWU or BXP3 requests.
And around 80% success rate on domestic upgrades. Only two AA flights delayed more than 1-hour due to Ops/mechanical, and no missed connections due to anything other than weather.
Not much to complain about there - other than the incessant credit card pitches.
EQD: 21,282 (actual spend notably less)
EQM: 191,051 (some "bank error in your favor" in there)
EQS: 92
(no credit card involved)
Most importantly: 10 for 10 on longhaul Y-->J SWU or BXP3 requests.
And around 80% success rate on domestic upgrades. Only two AA flights delayed more than 1-hour due to Ops/mechanical, and no missed connections due to anything other than weather.
Not much to complain about there - other than the incessant credit card pitches.
Dec 14, 2018, 4:08 am
#138
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AA LP pleb, QR Plat., Bonvoy Ti, IHG Diamond Amb, Foolish Hoarder of Miles, Fid. Def.
Posts: 125
Currently sitting at:
EQD: $13,913
EQM: 97,918 (d'oh!)
EQS: 22
But barring catastrophe [spits, throws salt, turns around three times] will hit ~$16,000/110,000/25 by year's end. And with the boost to earnings on JAL, get to start the new year off right with another 16,000+ EQM on Jan. 1.
EQD: $13,913
EQM: 97,918 (d'oh!)
EQS: 22
But barring catastrophe [spits, throws salt, turns around three times] will hit ~$16,000/110,000/25 by year's end. And with the boost to earnings on JAL, get to start the new year off right with another 16,000+ EQM on Jan. 1.
Dec 14, 2018, 7:18 am
#139
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Earth
Programs: AA - EXP 1MM, Marriott/SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, BA, DL, TWA Royal Ambassador
Posts: 309
Done for the year!
EQD: $15,530
EQM: 105,197
EQS: 40
and hit 1MM.... though not really worth that much anymore.....
Better half made Plat Pro....
EQD: $15,530
EQM: 105,197
EQS: 40
and hit 1MM.... though not really worth that much anymore.....
Better half made Plat Pro....
Dec 14, 2018, 7:38 am
#140
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Midwest USA
Programs: BA SIL, WN A, UA SIL, Marriott TIT (LT), Hilton DIA
Posts: 1,969
0/0/0.
I had about $25K in spend on AA but credited it all to BA.
I had about $25K in spend on AA but credited it all to BA.
Dec 14, 2018, 7:41 am
#141
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA, B6, DL, EK, EY, QR, SQ, UA, Amex Plat, Marriott Tit, HHonors Gold
Posts: 12,809
Dec 14, 2018, 7:56 am
#142
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,816
Dec 14, 2018, 9:44 am
#143
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 11,250
Dec 14, 2018, 10:13 am
#144
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage EXP | United Silver | HH Diamond | Bonvoy Platinum | Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 718
Any ideas on how I can make the EDQ by EOY 
Dec 14, 2018, 10:29 am
#145
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,816
$600 to make gold...... Not worth it IMHO - but thats just me. You'll get most of the benefits with the credit card. Then spend $250 on MCE seats.
Dec 14, 2018, 10:40 am
#146
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,581
After the least PEK-LAX flight a week ago, I re-qual'd EXP. But, As #1 & 2 on UG list (on PE fare) on that flight, and failed to clear due to the PEK-DFW cancellation. Disappointed!
2018 has not been a good year for UG. About 50% domestic & 65% international long haul!
2018 has not been a good year for UG. About 50% domestic & 65% international long haul!
Dec 14, 2018, 11:23 am
#147
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz Presidents Club
Posts: 280
First time made it EXP !!
EQD : $15,084
EQM : 153,855
EQS : 86
One more segment left for the year.
0/1 on the SWU from LHR-ORD.
Almost 100% on domestic UPG. Enjoying my new found EXP status, hope to get there again next year.
EQD : $15,084
EQM : 153,855
EQS : 86
One more segment left for the year.
0/1 on the SWU from LHR-ORD.
Almost 100% on domestic UPG. Enjoying my new found EXP status, hope to get there again next year.
Dec 14, 2018, 2:20 pm
#148
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Southwest US
Programs: AA (US) gold, HH gold, Bonvoy gold
Posts: 332
EQD 4975 Miles 61,425 Segments 40
58 Upgrades in the bank and I never get upgraded - always put in for them. I have 1 million miles Gold for life - but I am thinking of changing airlines soon to whomever is going where i am faster and cheaper. Since flying 61k miles doesn't really get me anything special and this is the second year under the new rules that I don't get the perks of Platinum for flying so much loyally - might as well try a year looking at speed and price only and see how it goes.Pretty sad to be offered upgrade to Plat for $1435 - when I already spent a lot on tickets and if I spend $1025 more on a ticket I would get it anyways. Certainly not worth it.
Dec 15, 2018, 9:26 am
#150
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: MIA, VIE and DPS
Programs: DL Plat 1MM, AA EXP 3MM, SQ Krisflyer Gold, UA Silver, Marriott LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 1,132