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 13, 2019, 12:09 pm
#286
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: DCA/IAD & BUF
Posts: 1,400
Added: Too late to edit --- thanks again for the catch. Folks will read it here hopefully!
Sep 13, 2019, 1:28 pm
#288
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: CLT
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime Admirals Club member
Posts: 419
I'm reminded on this board that the purpose of the AAdvantage program is not to reward past business;
It's to incent or motivate future business.
It's to incent or motivate future business.
Sep 13, 2019, 2:27 pm
#289
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: OKC
Programs: IHG Spire, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 2,274
Sep 13, 2019, 3:08 pm
#290
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Sep 13, 2019, 3:12 pm
#291
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
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, 4:37 pm
#292
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: Marriott Tit, Hyatt Diamond, AA EXP, UA Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 427
Just to chime in, in the last three months I’ve received three AA status challenges:
1) Direct Offer
2) Hyatt
3) Founders Card
I’ll make PlatPro and will use cc spend to help with EQD next year.
I was former EXP, but this is a little ridiculous.
1) Direct Offer
2) Hyatt
3) Founders Card
I’ll make PlatPro and will use cc spend to help with EQD next year.
I was former EXP, but this is a little ridiculous.
Last edited by drewp123; Sep 14, 2019 at 12:44 am
Sep 13, 2019, 4:55 pm
#293
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North America
Posts: 2,265
I know it hurts those who actually fly but don't worry - IME these mailers are soo random that 90% of the people who got them won't care to register or know what they mean, the remaining 10% who register ... less than 1% will actually take a flight. And then there's the whole issue of understanding how upgrades work and how to properly request upgrades. In other words, this is as good as the Bed, Bath, and Beyond mailers I get every week.
Sep 13, 2019, 6:11 pm
#295
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: DL: Silver; AA: EX PLAT; UA: Silver; HY: DIA; HH: DIA; MR: TIT
Posts: 1,708
Sep 13, 2019, 7:25 pm
#296
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: IAH
Programs: UA MM, AA almost MM
Posts: 1,164
Pretty smart on AA part. Since I received an offer for plt, I have spent over $1500 on AA that I wouldn't have spent. I may spend more next year. Without that offer, AA would get zero from me. The benefits I received are all sunk costs. Got upgraded twice. Both times the F cabin was 50% full. Get to board early, no added costs to AA.
this is a sweet offer for me as I been want to finish the 1mm on AA. this is just an added push.
A business needs to get enough revenue to stay in business to take care of it's best customers. I am not the best customer but I am revenue.
this is a sweet offer for me as I been want to finish the 1mm on AA. this is just an added push.
A business needs to get enough revenue to stay in business to take care of it's best customers. I am not the best customer but I am revenue.
Sep 14, 2019, 12:48 am
#298
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: Marriott Tit, Hyatt Diamond, AA EXP, UA Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 427
Here’s their main site: https://founderscard.com/
and a quick overview: https://milestomemories.boardingarea...-review-guide/
The UPS, AT&T and Stripe benefits more than paid for my membership. They also offer discounted hotel rates and a variety of perks that may be of interest.
and a quick overview: https://milestomemories.boardingarea...-review-guide/
The UPS, AT&T and Stripe benefits more than paid for my membership. They also offer discounted hotel rates and a variety of perks that may be of interest.
Sep 14, 2019, 6:03 am
#300
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Was going to say the same thing...for a trial/challenge the dates look mixed up and/or just a typo for the "qualification" period. Today is Sep 14, your status is good though Dec 13 but you must register AND complete the challenge requirement before Sep 25 makes no sense.