Apr 13, 2020, 12:27 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
AAdvantage® program updates — link
AAdvantage® members are among our most loyal customers, and we want you to know how much we value your choice to fly with us. When the time is right for you to travel again, we’re doing all we can to ensure you receive the benefits of your membership and elite status.In the coming weeks, we will:
- Extend AAdvantage® elite status through January 2022
- Lower elite qualification thresholds for 2020
- Extend the expiration date for systemwide upgrades
- Lower EQM thresholds for Executive Platinum rewards for 2020
- Introduce a promotion to reach Million Miler℠ status
- Waive award reinstatement and change fees for award bookings*
- Add a new American Airlines Vacations offer for AAdvantage® elite status members
Extending your AAdvantage® elite status
If your current elite status expires on January 31, 2021, we’ll automatically extend the expiration date until January 31, 2022.You’ll continue to enjoy all the benefits that come with your status, and you can earn a higher status through lower elite qualification requirements this year.
Accounts will be updated by May 15, 2020.
Lowering elite qualification requirements
You’ll be able to qualify for a higher elite status in 2020 with lower Elite Qualifying Dollar (EQD), Elite Qualifying Mile (EQM) and Elite Qualifying Segment (EQS) requirements.see chart via link
The new lower qualification thresholds will take effect by May 15, 2020. Once these changes are in place, members who reach the lower thresholds during 2020 will receive their status immediately upon qualifying (or retroactively once the changes take effect), valid through January 31, 2022.
Extending expiration of systemwide upgrades
Any unused systemwide upgrades with an expiration date of January 31, 2021, will be automatically extended through July 31, 2021. (Posted in account weekend of May 2-3 2020.)While we’re not awarding new systemwide upgrades with the extension of Executive Platinum status, members who qualify or re-qualify for Executive Platinum status in 2020 will receive 4 systemwide upgrades valid through January 31, 2022.
Accounts will be updated by May 15, 2020.
also:
Lowering EQM thresholds for Executive Platinum rewards
Introducing a promotion to reach Million MilerSM status
Waiving award reinstatement and change fees for award bookings (sliding scales based in advance cancellations - see this thread)
Offering an American Airlines Vacations (one time $400) credit
See full information via the link above.
Current AAdvantage Status Extension Thru 31 Jan 2022 & Program Updates
Apr 17, 2020, 9:07 pm
#121
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX/ORD/HNL
Programs: AA EXP, 4.6 MM, LT Pt, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 443
I agree with this unless you really need those 4 extra SWU's.
Apr 18, 2020, 12:19 am
#123
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Total Wine & More Reserve
Posts: 4,509
And especially when I'm seeing some of the Web Specials to Europe/Asia lately (42-50k miles in J)
Of course, whether or not the current situation reaches a point where it is feasible to travel to either of those regions at any time later this year is another story.
Apr 18, 2020, 6:15 pm
#124
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: DFW
Posts: 270
I can’t think they will change EQD’s for upgrades. If you are flying now you are helping more than if you aren’t flying. Remember this is still a lot better than UA where upgrades are more based on each ticket vs yearly spend.
Of course as a high dollar last minute coach ticket buyer I am a little biased. 😆
Of course as a high dollar last minute coach ticket buyer I am a little biased. 😆
Apr 21, 2020, 8:42 am
#127
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AAdvantage PP
Posts: 13,913
I think they will zero out but you will stay at least at the same level you obtained by 12/31/2019. In 2021 you will then need to re-earn your status. I don't believe AA is doing a roll over.
Apr 21, 2020, 9:48 am
#129
Join Date: May 2001
Location: (AA EXP)
Posts: 609
While the EQM and EQD will zero out on Jan 1st, the rolling 12 month EQD used for upgrade prioritization will still be a factor. But fundamentally agree this year is probably a good time to use miles as an elite.
Apr 21, 2020, 10:46 am
#130
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,013
Apr 21, 2020, 6:52 pm
#131
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
James
Apr 22, 2020, 12:02 pm
#132
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,968
Has anyone seen the extension in their account? I got a notice when logging in after this was announced that they extended it, but it's still set to expire on 1/31/21 not 1/31/22.
Apr 22, 2020, 2:21 pm
#135
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,968