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
Jan 8, 2019, 4:47 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 33
AA comp interim status + challenge offer / targeted promo 2019
Just wanted to share a targeted promo for Gold status through May 15, 2019 and 500 bonus points just for registering. Sign into your account and look under promotions to see if you're targeted.
"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.
Register before you travel and no later than January 25, 2019"
"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.
Register before you travel and no later than January 25, 2019"
Last edited by JDiver; Jan 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm Reason: Add bolding for important information
Jan 8, 2019, 4:54 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Westchester NY
Programs: UA GS 4+ MM
Posts: 373
Got it too. Haven’t flown AA in twenty years. I just burned the remaining original AA miles (which were converted) for my daughter and my account now has a balance near zero.
I wonder if they have intel on UAs elites. I am GS on United and this is the first time AA has reached out to me in 15 years. Wish the offer came years ago. I’m in too deep with United.
I wonder if they have intel on UAs elites. I am GS on United and this is the first time AA has reached out to me in 15 years. Wish the offer came years ago. I’m in too deep with United.
Jan 8, 2019, 4:57 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, AA EXP, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,146
I was just offered free Platinum pro until May as well. Took only 3 AA flights in 2018 all in paid F. Was mainly a UA flyer until the end of the year when I decided to become a free agent. Will be nice to have the status for a few months though.
Jan 8, 2019, 5:14 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,363
I was just offered free Platinum pro until May as well. I have no status and have not flown AA in years and my last redemption (on a partner airline) was in 2017 so no idea why they offered me Platinum pro.
Jan 8, 2019, 5:17 pm
#7
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 402
I also got Platinum Pro. Currently 1K on UA. I haven't flown AA in years but just redeemed some orphan miles for a QF flight later in the year. $2,4K EQD and 20k EQMs. Pretty achievable if I really wanted to switch to AA.
But at 2.6 Million on UA, I'm not realistically going to move my business. Especially being NYC based. AA is terrible out of here
But at 2.6 Million on UA, I'm not realistically going to move my business. Especially being NYC based. AA is terrible out of here
Jan 8, 2019, 5:19 pm
#8
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Southern California
Programs: Alaska MVPG; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 223
I'm in the same boat, but was alternating between Gold and Platinum a few years back. I have a partner award coming up in April that'll get me free checked bags, decent seat selection, priority boarding, and lounge access, and thats pretty much all I'll use it for. I have no desire to switch my preferred airline back to AA.
Jan 8, 2019, 5:32 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Programs: AA EXP 4MM, SPG Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 446
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.
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
25,000
7,000
$3,000
$850
Platinum
50,000
12,500
$6,000
$1,500
Platinum Pro
75,000
20,000
$9,000
$2,400
Executive Platinum
100,000
35,000
$15,000
$5,000
EQMs needed
EQDs needed
Gold
7,000
$850
Platinum
12,500
$1,500
Platinum Pro
20,000
$2,400
Executive Platinum
35,000
$5,000
Jan 8, 2019, 5:51 pm
#12
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K3M, Marriott(SPG) Lifetime Plat
Posts: 230
Oh, I didn't even get Exec Plat as an option.
But looking at the way this is supposed to work - I won't be able to fly Basic Economy and get 100% EQMs and EQDs (and also found out that for AA elites that you can't select seats with Basic Economy as you would be able to with UA). I'll still give it a try, but I doubt this would work out for me in the end... (I do still have an AA gift card I've been meaning to use)
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
But looking at the way this is supposed to work - I won't be able to fly Basic Economy and get 100% EQMs and EQDs (and also found out that for AA elites that you can't select seats with Basic Economy as you would be able to with UA). I'll still give it a try, but I doubt this would work out for me in the end... (I do still have an AA gift card I've been meaning to use)
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Jan 8, 2019, 6:31 pm
#14
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: PHL, EWR
Programs: UA Gold; AA; Amtrak Select Plus;HH Diamond;Hyatt Disc;Hertz PC; Total Wine Grand Reserve!
Posts: 2,401
I'm a PHL based UA flyer, but occasionally (once or twice a year) fly AA. I got the offer for Gold and the pretty easy criteria to earn even higher status.
No reason not to take advantage!
No reason not to take advantage!