AAdvantage Program Changes for 2024-2025
Jan 9, 2024, 8:09 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,513
To start, travelers will (finally) be able to earn redeemable miles and additional Loyalty Points when they pay with cash to upgrade to a premium cabin.
PRETTTTTTTTy Pretty PRETTTTTTAAAAYYY GOOD!!!!!!
PRETTTTTTTTy Pretty PRETTTTTTAAAAYYY GOOD!!!!!!
Jan 9, 2024, 8:10 am
#17
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Jan 9, 2024, 8:13 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: AAdvantage Exec Platinum, Hertz #1 Club Gold Five Star, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,039
**Applause for AA**
I think they really did a good job on these enhancements (and I really think these are truly enhancements that benefit AAdvantage members). Kudos!
I think they really did a good job on these enhancements (and I really think these are truly enhancements that benefit AAdvantage members). Kudos!
Jan 9, 2024, 8:18 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Curious what the rate for FFD dining will be, as well as stipulations. Isn't a daypass to FL currently $150? Does one need to have access to FL before purchasing FFD pass, or is it all encompassing, that you get FFD/FL access. Think that will determine the price, as I could see it being ~$300 all-inclusive, but would guess $150-200 for just FFD access (if you're FL eligible, based on Business Plus costs as well), which would be 15-20k miles?
Jan 9, 2024, 8:20 am
#20
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,033
So I can buy an AA PE ticket from say MIA-LHR and use 25K miles RT to upgrade to business? What buckets is this coming from? How does/can one confirm at booking only? Does it cover positioning flights too? This may be a very good way to use points.
Jan 9, 2024, 8:25 am
#21
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: $9 Fare Club
Posts: 1,485
Unremarkable changes - I'd like to see something like 4 x drink chits or similar for the 15k LP level so we could upgrade the paint thinner liquors to something more palatable.
That being said, I think the LP program is an excellent evolution of AAdvantage and the program itself offers real tangible benefits, particularly at PPRO/EP with OW Emerald.
I pray that AA don't adopt DL's horrid practice of considering C+ an 'upgrade', much less their SkyClub restrictions and qualification thresholds for which you get the pleasure of flying rickety old 767s transatlantic among other things. Premium carrier indeed.
We have it good over here all things considered.
That being said, I think the LP program is an excellent evolution of AAdvantage and the program itself offers real tangible benefits, particularly at PPRO/EP with OW Emerald.
I pray that AA don't adopt DL's horrid practice of considering C+ an 'upgrade', much less their SkyClub restrictions and qualification thresholds for which you get the pleasure of flying rickety old 767s transatlantic among other things. Premium carrier indeed.
We have it good over here all things considered.
Jan 9, 2024, 8:31 am
#23
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So yes, you can buy a $4000 premium economy ticket from MIA-LHR and upgrade for 25k miles or whatever it is.
There is ample discussion about these below in the dedicated thread:
AA Partner Airline Upgrade Award - BA, IB, including codeshares (master thd)
Jan 9, 2024, 8:38 am
#25
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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These BA/IB mileage upgrades have been around for 10 years now. They are only good from full fare buckets which makes them practically worthless unless you just happen to have corporate rates that book into full fares. In most cases you can just buy discount business for cheaper.
So yes, you can buy a $4000 premium economy ticket from MIA-LHR and upgrade for 25k miles or whatever it is.
There is ample discussion about these below in the dedicated thread:
AA Partner Airline Upgrade Award - BA, IB, including codeshares (master thd)
So yes, you can buy a $4000 premium economy ticket from MIA-LHR and upgrade for 25k miles or whatever it is.
There is ample discussion about these below in the dedicated thread:
AA Partner Airline Upgrade Award - BA, IB, including codeshares (master thd)
BOB coming back? Free snack for EXP while in main?
Additional airlines SWU redemption possibilities?
Nope.
Not a thing added to make EXP what it used to be. It's the new gold.
FWIW I received my new EXP welcome "pack" this week. Now only 1 luggage tag (I don't use them anyway so technically moot) and no credit card for your status. I honestly was surprised AA didn't stuff a Barclay's app in there.
Jan 9, 2024, 8:43 am
#26
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,489
Jan 9, 2024, 8:47 am
#27
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,489
Considering how few MCE seats there are on the 737s, which fly a substantial portion of domestic flying, and their religious adherence to D0 (2 upgrade lists = more work for agents prior to boarding) it probably isn’t worth the effort for AA to revisit at this point.
Jan 9, 2024, 9:01 am
#29
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: AA GLD, AC
Posts: 4,220
This is interesting. Does anyone know when the basic economy change option goes live? I just bought a domestic BE fare last week for travel in March. Not that I plan to change my plans, but I'm just curious.
Jan 9, 2024, 9:08 am
#30
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: SoCal,
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro
Posts: 771
Even before the switch to LP’s, I had been EP for 6 years and was in the process of dropping AAdvantage for BAEC because chasing EP under the old system was exhausting. I fall into the camp that likes how this program has evolved. I’m able to hold Emerald status now on two OW carriers. PPro isn’t EP, but I’m happy with that level. Add in these new changes, especially the earn on the app buy up offers and I think AA has done a great job of balancing this program between their needs and ours. cheers!