AA 2018 year in review
Dec 20, 2018, 5:53 pm
#16
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oakland
Programs: AA Explat, UA former 1K + PremExec, DL
Posts: 1,151
Mine says I'm in the top 16% of Platinums based on miles flown. I've got 50048 miles with one more flight booked...does that seem possible? I suppose it includes everyone who didn't requalify but even still, is it that rare to qualify based on mileage rather than segments?
Dec 20, 2018, 5:53 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K (until it expires then never again), *wood Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 9,239
LOL Yeah I just updated my post after realizing that the million miler for each flight for the year would be BIS, so did the search form Jan 1-Today and added them all up.
Dec 20, 2018, 6:16 pm
#18
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Southern California
Programs: AA EXPlat, 2.4MM; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 580
Mine:
161 hours in the sky.
3.5 times flown around the world.
15 destinations visited.
LA-Tokyo longest flight.
Earned EXP October 9.
103 times flown to the sun by all EXP members. (Whatever that means.)
46,439 bonus miles from elite status.
85,646 award miles earned without flying.
125,000 award miles redeemed for flights.
Seems each of us is given selected data.
161 hours in the sky.
3.5 times flown around the world.
15 destinations visited.
LA-Tokyo longest flight.
Earned EXP October 9.
103 times flown to the sun by all EXP members. (Whatever that means.)
46,439 bonus miles from elite status.
85,646 award miles earned without flying.
125,000 award miles redeemed for flights.
Seems each of us is given selected data.
Dec 20, 2018, 6:22 pm
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 11,256
My email doesn't include the aggregate statistics per tier (Explat) that you guys are quoting, only personal. Oddly, it says that I am in the top 25% amongst Executive Platinum per miles flown. I am at about 103K EQM and 80K BIS.
If this statement is accurate it implies most Executive Platinum get there due to J/F/W flying, which may make sense. What do you guys think?
If this statement is accurate it implies most Executive Platinum get there due to J/F/W flying, which may make sense. What do you guys think?
Dec 20, 2018, 6:22 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: CMH, sometimes AVP, formerly down the Shore
Programs: UA 1K/3MM, AA EXP/3MM, DL MM, former fan of TWA
Posts: 1,854
Not totally answering the question (about BIS) but I got "top 1%" of EXPs in miles and I have 223K EQM. I usually buy cheap tickets, with a few QR biz class deals mixed in, so my EQD isn't at a point where AA really loves me.
Dec 20, 2018, 6:26 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K (until it expires then never again), *wood Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 9,239
Dec 20, 2018, 6:33 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,969
176 Hours in the sky (168 hours in a week, yeesh)
3 Times flown around the world
10 different destinations
PHX-BOS longest flight
ONT BOI & DCA most visited
52k bonus miles from elite status
Mostly on A321
Earned 200,000 award miles without flying
50+ upgrades received
3 Times flown around the world
10 different destinations
PHX-BOS longest flight
ONT BOI & DCA most visited
52k bonus miles from elite status
Mostly on A321
Earned 200,000 award miles without flying
50+ upgrades received
Dec 20, 2018, 6:41 pm
#23
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP sad former CK, Bonvoy LT Plat, BAEC Gold, VS, former UA, UA no longer, never, ever, QF
Posts: 228
264 hrs in the air
5.5 times around the world
15 destinations
LA - London longest flight
A321 most common aircraft flown
Top 7% of CK members based on miles flown.
313k bonus miles from elite status
20+ upgrades received
5.5 times around the world
15 destinations
LA - London longest flight
A321 most common aircraft flown
Top 7% of CK members based on miles flown.
313k bonus miles from elite status
20+ upgrades received
Dec 20, 2018, 6:50 pm
#24
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 11,256
217 hours
3.5 times around the world
21 destinations
HOU, SFO and DEN most visited
PEK-DFW longest flight
737 most common
Requal EXP in Oct
45+ upgrades received (closer to 90 actually)
1400 USD in bag savings
Dec 20, 2018, 7:08 pm
#25
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,816
Some of these little tidbit facts could yield some valuable info as to AA's AAdvantage program.
My email says PPro members flew to the Sun 54 times in 2018. At 93,000,000 miles to the sun, that equates 5,022,000,000 miles flown. Plat Pros flew between 75,000 and 100,000 to earn that status. If we assume 85,000 miles per Platinum Pro, that would mean abut 59,000 Platinum Pros out there...
My email says PPro members flew to the Sun 54 times in 2018. At 93,000,000 miles to the sun, that equates 5,022,000,000 miles flown. Plat Pros flew between 75,000 and 100,000 to earn that status. If we assume 85,000 miles per Platinum Pro, that would mean abut 59,000 Platinum Pros out there...
Dec 20, 2018, 7:09 pm
#26
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
No % of EXP for me either: They must be factoring $ spent.
203 hours in the sky. (136K EQM - mostly BIS)
3.5 times flown around the world.
Top Destination - DCA - my home airport.
Boeing 737 - Type of aircraft most flown
Earned EXP June
103 times flown to the sun by all EXP members.
58K bonus miles from elite status.
15+ Upgrades received (not very good I guess - 68 segments flown up to now)
$250 Check-bag savings (don't check bags that often)
203 hours in the sky. (136K EQM - mostly BIS)
3.5 times flown around the world.
Top Destination - DCA - my home airport.
Boeing 737 - Type of aircraft most flown
Earned EXP June
103 times flown to the sun by all EXP members.
58K bonus miles from elite status.
15+ Upgrades received (not very good I guess - 68 segments flown up to now)
$250 Check-bag savings (don't check bags that often)
Last edited by cova; Dec 21, 2018 at 4:28 pm
Dec 20, 2018, 7:16 pm
#27
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K (until it expires then never again), *wood Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 9,239
This year has been 100% AA metal. Probably another 15k BIS miles on award flights too.
217 hours
3.5 times around the world
21 destinations
HOU, SFO and DEN most visited
PEK-DFW longest flight
737 most common
Requal EXP in Oct
45+ upgrades received (closer to 90 actually)
1400 USD in bag savings
217 hours
3.5 times around the world
21 destinations
HOU, SFO and DEN most visited
PEK-DFW longest flight
737 most common
Requal EXP in Oct
45+ upgrades received (closer to 90 actually)
1400 USD in bag savings
Dec 20, 2018, 7:16 pm
#28
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
Some of these little tidbit facts could yield some valuable info as to AA's AAdvantage program.
My email says PPro members flew to the Sun 54 times in 2018. At 93,000,000 miles to the sun, that equates 5,022,000,000 miles flown. Plat Pros flew between 75,000 and 100,000 to earn that status. If we assume 85,000 miles per Platinum Pro, that would mean abut 59,000 Platinum Pros out there...
My email says PPro members flew to the Sun 54 times in 2018. At 93,000,000 miles to the sun, that equates 5,022,000,000 miles flown. Plat Pros flew between 75,000 and 100,000 to earn that status. If we assume 85,000 miles per Platinum Pro, that would mean abut 59,000 Platinum Pros out there...
Dec 20, 2018, 7:25 pm
#29
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
Huh...if fanger flew 80K BIS and was in top 25% and you flew 120K BIS and were not the data here doesn't align with what they are sending in these emails, partner flights was the one variable that could have squared that circle but as you were all AA then something doesn't make sense. Which makes me doubt the accurate these % statistics all together.
Dec 20, 2018, 7:40 pm
#30
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
And a QR biz deal and a few domestic J/F but mostly BIS
I'd be be happier to know the percentile in dollars ...