View Poll Results: I have received an interim status offer + challenge and am
taking advantage of this offer and will take up the challenge too
24
60.00%
using my interim status but won’t attempt a challenge
8
20.00%
ignoring this offer - it’s just not for me
6
15.00%
Other: please post below
2
5.00%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll
Jan 8, 2019, 10:36 pm
Last edit by: SpammersAreScum
Status Challenge promotional (targeted) offer
Courtesy of eyi: Sign into your account and look under promotions to see if you're targeted.
Must sign up prior to travel. Ends 15 May 2019.
There is now second targeted promotional.
Based on reports here, it requires travel by 25 Sep 2019, and provides status through Jan 2021.
Courtesy of eyi: Sign into your account and look under promotions to see if you're targeted.
Must sign up prior to travel. Ends 15 May 2019.
Courtesy of Pedro M:
“You've been selected to receive free American Airlines AAdvantage® Gold status through May 15, 2019, where you'll experience all the benefits of Gold status. Plus, elevate your experience with ten 500-mile upgrades just for registering — no strings attached.
Want to keep Gold status or earn an even higher status through January 2020?
Earn the following Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) and Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) between the date you register and May 15, 2019.
Elite status level - EQMs needed - EQDs needed
Gold25,000 7,000 $3,000 $850
Platinum50,000 12,500 $6,000 $1,500
Platinum Pro75,000 20,500 $9,000 $2,400
Executive Platinum100,000 35,000 $15,000 $5,000”
“You've been selected to receive free American Airlines AAdvantage® Gold status through May 15, 2019, where you'll experience all the benefits of Gold status. Plus, elevate your experience with ten 500-mile upgrades just for registering — no strings attached.
Want to keep Gold status or earn an even higher status through January 2020?
Earn the following Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) and Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) between the date you register and May 15, 2019.
Elite status level - EQMs needed - EQDs needed
Gold
Platinum
Platinum Pro
Executive Platinum
There is now second targeted promotional.
Based on reports here, it requires travel by 25 Sep 2019, and provides status through Jan 2021.
AA comp interim status + challenge offer / targeted promo 2019
Sep 6, 2019, 8:53 pm
#271
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 71
I got targeted for Platinum Pro and of course accepted. I know any new reservations will automatically request upgrades for me when they are booked, but my question is whether existing reservations get automatically requested upon being granted this status.
Sep 6, 2019, 10:12 pm
#272
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,811
Generally speaking, the status attached to a reservation does not reflect any later status changes. You will need to call AA to make sure the reservations do get updated once your account says PP.
Sep 13, 2019, 7:27 am
#273
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: PHL, NYC
Programs: AA PLT, DL SLV, UA SLV, MR LTT, HH DIA
Posts: 10,072
AA giving away plat and platpro
My SO, who flies AA maybe once per year, if that. Otherwise she’s on BA or AY, but still once per year.
Yet she got this lovely offer in the mail. It’s timely because she’s about to take a European trip (in Y) on a OW carrier so now at least she can get the lounges.
She was never a frequent flyer with them, or anyone. Maybe 10,000 air miles per year, if even that.
Yet she got this lovely offer in the mail. It’s timely because she’s about to take a European trip (in Y) on a OW carrier so now at least she can get the lounges.
She was never a frequent flyer with them, or anyone. Maybe 10,000 air miles per year, if even that.
Sep 13, 2019, 7:31 am
#274
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,033
Is it a complete insult to those that have to do it from scratch butt in seat? Yes.
Would I worry since these people are limited flyers to begin with? No.
Is Doug cheap? Yes.
Would I worry since these people are limited flyers to begin with? No.
Is Doug cheap? Yes.
Sep 13, 2019, 8:38 am
#276
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: OKC
Programs: IHG Spire, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 2,274
You can't tell me for a second that this customer generates more money for AA than I am, yet they get the award. Crap like this is what drove me away from AA in the first place.
Sep 13, 2019, 8:49 am
#277
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
Sep 13, 2019, 8:55 am
#278
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
Smart move on AA's part.
1. It is cost-free to AA.
2. The metrics for these offers are focused on people AA believes may shift some or all of their spend to AA.
3. AA has access to a great deal more data than just how many flights an individual takes. For example, OP is based in the US. If the SO is too but the business is going to BA & AY, this offer may help move the business over.
Does this hurt the existing pool? Of course it does. UG's & awards are limited and if someone who is a GM is now a Plat, Golds lose out. There are more plats and that means more pax chasing the same UG's.
1. It is cost-free to AA.
2. The metrics for these offers are focused on people AA believes may shift some or all of their spend to AA.
3. AA has access to a great deal more data than just how many flights an individual takes. For example, OP is based in the US. If the SO is too but the business is going to BA & AY, this offer may help move the business over.
Does this hurt the existing pool? Of course it does. UG's & awards are limited and if someone who is a GM is now a Plat, Golds lose out. There are more plats and that means more pax chasing the same UG's.
Sep 13, 2019, 9:17 am
#280
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Roswell, GA
Programs: AA EXP 2.8m,Lifetime PLT, Hilton Diamond, IHG PlLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 3,193
I understand that none of us can tell AA how to run their business.
But I find this offer an insult to those that earn it.
I am fine with the status match that all airlines offer, at least that is just a passenger wanting to switch.
And why does AA go right to PLT and PLT pro? why not start with Gold.
and those low dollar spends.... really AA.. ?
But I find this offer an insult to those that earn it.
I am fine with the status match that all airlines offer, at least that is just a passenger wanting to switch.
And why does AA go right to PLT and PLT pro? why not start with Gold.
and those low dollar spends.... really AA.. ?
Sep 13, 2019, 9:58 am
#281
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
I understand that none of us can tell AA how to run their business.
But I find this offer an insult to those that earn it.
I am fine with the status match that all airlines offer, at least that is just a passenger wanting to switch.
And why does AA go right to PLT and PLT pro? why not start with Gold.
and those low dollar spends.... really AA.. ?
But I find this offer an insult to those that earn it.
I am fine with the status match that all airlines offer, at least that is just a passenger wanting to switch.
And why does AA go right to PLT and PLT pro? why not start with Gold.
and those low dollar spends.... really AA.. ?
The same rants appear from people who are upset about CC's.
Presumably the people receiving the targeted offer are people AA believes will shift their business, perhaps to higher PRASM flights. If so, isn't that what good managers do?
Sep 13, 2019, 10:56 am
#282
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: DCA/IAD & BUF
Posts: 1,402
Exactly my issue. I made Gold again last month after a few years of not caring. With upcoming business travel, I'll meet the EQD for Plat. As of now, I will probably be about 6000 miles short on the EQM side.
You can't tell me for a second that this customer generates more money for AA than I am, yet they get the award. Crap like this is what drove me away from AA in the first place.
You can't tell me for a second that this customer generates more money for AA than I am, yet they get the award. Crap like this is what drove me away from AA in the first place.
This. Today or tomorrow I'll be booking two one way flights to Hawaii for a trip next week. Both in the F cabin (discounted). Using the double miles on the Aviator card, I'd easily make Plat and be darn close to making Plat Pro. Would that impact who I'd select for a trip coming up in December? Sure. Good chance I'd even add a long weekend someplace if I were short to make Plat Pro.
I guess the up side is now I'm sufficiently irked --- and motivated ---- to more seriously consider United for the outbound leg of the trip. Better flight times and availability. I was thinking to fly when possible & reasonable on AA this year and next, to build more points into my account, because I'm taking several award flights next year. This instead reminds me of the reasons I eventually became a free agent.
Sep 13, 2019, 11:09 am
#283
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: DL DM 1MM, AA PP
Posts: 81
I received this as well and decided it was worth it, even though I just made DM on Delta again and am about to hit my 1MM. Instead of booking my return flight from Oz on Delta, I booked it on AA and just about made the PlatPro requirements to retain the status until 2021. Will I swap my loyalty to AA from DL, no, but this will definitely make AA/One World my second choice when a Sky Team partner doesn't have a route I need in some weird part of the world.
Sep 13, 2019, 11:53 am
#285
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: DL: Silver; AA: EX PLAT; UA: Silver; HY: DIA; HH: DIA; MR: TIT
Posts: 1,708
This. Today or tomorrow I'll be booking two one way flights to Hawaii for a trip next week. Both in the F cabin (discounted). Using the double miles on the Aviator card, I'd easily make Plat and be darn close to making Plat Pro. Would that impact who I'd select for a trip coming up in December? Sure. Good chance I'd even add a long weekend someplace if I were short to make Plat Pro.
I guess the up side is now I'm sufficiently irked --- and motivated ---- to more seriously consider United for the outbound leg of the trip. Better flight times and availability. I was thinking to fly when possible & reasonable on AA this year and next, to build more points into my account, because I'm taking several award flights next year. This instead reminds me of the reasons I eventually became a free agent.
I guess the up side is now I'm sufficiently irked --- and motivated ---- to more seriously consider United for the outbound leg of the trip. Better flight times and availability. I was thinking to fly when possible & reasonable on AA this year and next, to build more points into my account, because I'm taking several award flights next year. This instead reminds me of the reasons I eventually became a free agent.