Last edit by: LovePrunes
- AA does not send physical ID cards for EP and PP, only 2 bag tags and a set of coupons to give AA employees in recognition of service you deem outstanding.
- you can request a new set of bag tags and coupons; they take a L-O-N-G time to arrive by mail
- a mod should update the title to reflect there are no physical ID cards for any level Gold-EXP
AA reinstated elite kits w/ ID and Luggage Tags for EP and PP
#61
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 3,846
The physical card was so frequently required in situations where no invitation card was received at check-in that I am surprised when I hear anyone say that he has never encountered a need for a physical card before. Many such examples I have experienced personally, all over Africa, and in less-traveled places in Asia. This was in addition to my status being printed on a boarding card. It was also, however, pre-Covid, so I hope the requirement for a physical card is no longer in effect.
#62
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: AAdvantage EXP | United Silver | HH Diamond | Bonvoy Platinum | Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 718
Just got my PP luggage tag - it did have my name on it. Wish I got the card, suppose it might be handy to swipe at the check in kiosks.
#63
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,779
#64
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,309
I guess this is old news, but I don't recall reading about it here. Do we get only a single luggage tag now, with no MM recognition? Requalified for EXP a few weeks ago and just received my not-very-exciting package. Talk about cheaping out.
#65
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Orange County, CA (SNA)
Programs: AA ConciergeKey | UA Plat | UA 2M Miler | Marriott Plat | Hilton Gold | Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 26
I just qualified for EXP last month, for the first time, and only received one luggage tag, no card. Really low budget.
#66
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,027
I've experienced the need for the physical card at contract lounges years ago. Usually, but not always, those places also accept Priority Pass, so it would be possible to enter even if the receptionists refuse the digital status card.
#67
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,562
Got my luggage tag requalification EXP "pack" last week. Promptly threw the useless/pointless luggage tag away.
Wish they would have sent a physical membership card instead - that has use.
Wish they would have sent a physical membership card instead - that has use.
#68
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 245
FWIW I hit EXP in December and dont think Ive received any acknowledgement. Certainly not a card or luggage tags.
Pretty sure I havent seen anything like that since the first time I hit platinum years ago.
#69
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, WOH Globalist
Posts: 1,160
I also hit EXP in mid-December. Just received 1 luggage tag and 6 AAplause certs (or whatever they are called now). No physical card, as was the case when I hit PPro. Would it really have cost them anything to add the inscription for million miler status like they used to? Just seems lazy more than anything else.
#70
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, DL PM, Bonvoy Titanium (Plat Life), HH G, Amtrak, B6, MR
Posts: 1,530
I also hit EXP in mid-December. Just received 1 luggage tag and 6 AAplause certs (or whatever they are called now). No physical card, as was the case when I hit PPro. Would it really have cost them anything to add the inscription for million miler status like they used to? Just seems lazy more than anything else.
#71
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Silver / Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 35,677
Glad I found this thread..... Im back to EXP since a status challenge in 2021, but never received the kit. Should I call the EXP Desk and order it...?
Thanks !!
Thanks !!
#72
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,562
Unless you are in desperate need of a single AA branded luggage tag with your name on it - I'd say no. There's not really anything in the "kit" other than that.
#73
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Silver / Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 35,677
I guess I will call and find out. Will report back if there is anything worth sharing.
#74
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
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#75
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,562
"We made a commitment to reduce our carbon footprint and no longer send out Executive Platinum membership cards"
So it's greenwashing, is it? I mean aside from the absurdity of a global airline trying to reduce it's carbon footprint by eliminating a few plastic cards compared to say...the fuel consumption of it's operations on a daily basis, if you are going to eliminate a plastic card: how about you eliminate the useless one (the luggage tag) and keep the one that has use in certain situations?
Just tell me it's a cost-saving measure. I'd be less annoyed with that than a blatantly laughable greenwash.