Speculation: Extend Status / Low Req’s / Challenges / Promos 4 Coronavirus?
Apr 1, 2020, 1:32 pm
#151
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Zurich / Europe / New York
Programs: LH, BA, AA
Posts: 1,313
Got the same ... even SQ almost never have given any freebies and so stingy on anything, if they are offering this ... that says a lot! It is hard to believe AA (or any other major airlines) don’t offer any concessions.
Apr 1, 2020, 2:35 pm
#152
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,065
We all know it happens but can anyone speculate WHY AA waits for what DL does next?
Apr 1, 2020, 6:25 pm
#153
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 2,085
I’m hoping that at the very least they eliminate the EQD component for this year. With low fares likely to be here for a while, I assume that bodies in seats is the goal. With fewer people traveling, rewarding simple loyalty should be their priority (as it once used to be) with AAdvantage. I also imagine there won’t be a need to “thin the ranks” as there was a few years ago.
Apr 1, 2020, 8:35 pm
#154
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 691
Why not fly anyway and enjoy the earned status? Wouldn’t it be nice to just fly on your status for longer, and delay having to worry about re-upping it for a bit? Whatever airline bites first is where I’ll probably stay for years afterward.
Apr 2, 2020, 1:52 am
#155
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Nat'l Exec Elite, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 16,285
Apr 2, 2020, 8:10 am
#156
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AAdvantage PP
Posts: 13,913
I’m hoping that at the very least they eliminate the EQD component for this year. With low fares likely to be here for a while, I assume that bodies in seats is the goal. With fewer people traveling, rewarding simple loyalty should be their priority (as it once used to be) with AAdvantage. I also imagine there won’t be a need to “thin the ranks” as there was a few years ago.
Apr 2, 2020, 8:24 am
#157
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Roswell, GA
Programs: AA EXP 2.8m,Lifetime PLT, Hilton Diamond, IHG PlLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 3,193
Based on what we think we know as of now.. it seem that air travel for a while (who knows how long) will not be the same.
Just because the authorities , lets say in a few months .. say its all good.. how many will feel ok to travel again.
Those of you , who do a ton of domestic travel.. do you see yourselves traveling like you did before this all started?
For me.. I always have earned EXP status by traveling overseas (mostly work.. some fun),
Has this year of my planned travel gone.. Yes.. the future of my travels is in major doubt
So AA , rather then being a follower.. why not lead the USA based airline pact... Do we all enjoy the perks of status.. yes, but remember we have been loyal to you..
Show us some loyalty too... do the right thing..
1. extend status for all, for a period of one year
2. For those who have already qualified, give them an option.. maybe more SWU, more 500 upgrade stickers.. etc
I am sure the marketing team at AA can come up with some nice idea's.... but than again.. why should AA do anything
Just because the authorities , lets say in a few months .. say its all good.. how many will feel ok to travel again.
Those of you , who do a ton of domestic travel.. do you see yourselves traveling like you did before this all started?
For me.. I always have earned EXP status by traveling overseas (mostly work.. some fun),
Has this year of my planned travel gone.. Yes.. the future of my travels is in major doubt
So AA , rather then being a follower.. why not lead the USA based airline pact... Do we all enjoy the perks of status.. yes, but remember we have been loyal to you..
Show us some loyalty too... do the right thing..
1. extend status for all, for a period of one year
2. For those who have already qualified, give them an option.. maybe more SWU, more 500 upgrade stickers.. etc
I am sure the marketing team at AA can come up with some nice idea's.... but than again.. why should AA do anything
Apr 2, 2020, 2:43 pm
#158
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 146
At least they are deferring mileage expiration:
AAdvantage® mileage expiration paused until July 1
As a member of the AAdvantage® program, you are among our most loyal customers and we want to give you more reasons to travel with us again – when the time is right for you.
You may be thinking about how to manage your loyalty activity this year, and American is committed to supporting you to do so.
We are temporarily pausing the expiration of all miles between now and June 30. Miles that were set to expire during this time will now expire on July 1, if there is no additional activity in your account during that time period.
As a member of the AAdvantage® program, you are among our most loyal customers and we want to give you more reasons to travel with us again – when the time is right for you.
You may be thinking about how to manage your loyalty activity this year, and American is committed to supporting you to do so.
We are temporarily pausing the expiration of all miles between now and June 30. Miles that were set to expire during this time will now expire on July 1, if there is no additional activity in your account during that time period.
Apr 3, 2020, 1:08 am
#159
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: AA Gold AAdvantage Elite, Rapids Reward
Posts: 38,335
US has done a variety of promos in the past, from, "everything counts," to double miles on all flights, and nearly everything in between. I wouldn't put anything past them at this point.
I remember people buying flowers to top off their accounts, rather than flying, in December one year.
I remember people buying flowers to top off their accounts, rather than flying, in December one year.
Apr 3, 2020, 2:26 am
#160
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Northern England
Posts: 1,539
Apr 3, 2020, 11:37 am
#161
Join Date: May 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PLT, Marriott LTP
Posts: 493
Doesn't AA troll these sites? Let's stop giving them ideas on what we'd be OK with, what we'd live with etc.
We should be suggesting the only thing we want is a year's extension like SQ and QF did.for their elites
We should be suggesting the only thing we want is a year's extension like SQ and QF did.for their elites
Apr 3, 2020, 5:58 pm
#163
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Northern England
Posts: 1,539
Apr 3, 2020, 7:44 pm
#164
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 146
At most, or at least, it depends on the exact sense. I said "at least" because unless I missed there wasn't a public announcement that states the exact dates. In my case it was a relative of mine whose miles were expiring April 1st and received the email that used the ambiguous term "between now" and June 30th. So in his case it was three months, but the start and end date might be different for others. I also guess that depending on the situation they might defer the expiration even further. That's why I said "at least".
Apr 3, 2020, 8:15 pm
#165
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 100
I think it's imminent they'll stop domestic air travel very soon. Except for proven essential first responders. If we're throwing out wish list type of things — I'd like to see American extend status *beginning when we can resume normal business travel. Extending it now is pointless. This whole relative shut down could last weeks or (more likely) months. And it's unlikely we'll be able to resume any normal way of life until mid Summer at best.