Admirals Club membership discounts / discount - aren't they wonderful...
Sep 3, 2010, 12:25 pm
#166
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: MIA
Programs: AA, DL, BA
Posts: 117
I have no status whatsoever {Travel around 8 to 10 segments a year}, and got the following via email today.
Purchase a new annual individual Admirals Club® membership online and save 20%* now through September 28, 2010. To receive this discount, please use promotion code NYE at time of purchase when paying with a credit card.
The annual individual membership fee for our AAdvantage® customers is $500; with this offer, your annual fee would be $400. That means for less than $35 a month you can enjoy your time at the airport with amenities that include access to cyber cafés, quiet areas, private bars, conference rooms, showers and more. Why not remove yourself from the airport terminal congestion and reduce your travel stress? Kick back and start your vacation early or fine tune last-minute business details before boarding your flight.
We hope you will accept our invitation to this exceptional offer. To learn more about the Admirals Club lounge, visit http://www.aa.com/admiralsclub.
The annual individual membership fee for our AAdvantage® customers is $500; with this offer, your annual fee would be $400. That means for less than $35 a month you can enjoy your time at the airport with amenities that include access to cyber cafés, quiet areas, private bars, conference rooms, showers and more. Why not remove yourself from the airport terminal congestion and reduce your travel stress? Kick back and start your vacation early or fine tune last-minute business details before boarding your flight.
We hope you will accept our invitation to this exceptional offer. To learn more about the Admirals Club lounge, visit http://www.aa.com/admiralsclub.
Sep 21, 2010, 2:21 pm
#167
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PDX
Posts: 988
this is a good offer. 20% off? thats $80 off 400 for new members. I have never been a member, i dont travel for work, only pleasure, but with the new booze rules, unlimited alcohol, it is a good deal to get in on.
Sep 21, 2010, 2:49 pm
#168
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PDX
Posts: 988
can u use the 20% off when renewing at you local AC lounge. For me being LGA. or only ONLINE?
Sep 22, 2010, 1:49 pm
#169
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
If I bought a day pass, how long is it valid to bring in for $50 off the membership fee.
Sep 22, 2010, 3:38 pm
#170
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PDX
Posts: 988
Sep 22, 2010, 4:25 pm
#171
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PDX
Posts: 988
New Admirals Club Membership
My question has to do with the discount for the membership.
There is a 20% off discount code for new membership before September 28th, 2010. Is this only online? or can i get the AAngels to apply it when signing up at the Aiport Club?
Also what are the chances of them to also waiving the $50 initiation fee. Although the promotion is been gone, but there was a promotion going on where $50 is waived if paying with Amex.
Option 1 (Only 20% off): $400 (AA PLT) - $80 = $320
Option 2 (20% off + fee waived somehow): $350 - 70 = $280
My argument to them would be that although i am PLT i can wait when i do become EXP by Nov and get the $350 but chances of me becoming a member then very unlikely, so if i can get the $50 waived and apply 20% off u have me now, compared to never
since i dont have much travel planned after Nov. Any ideas on how can i work some magic on this.
There is a 20% off discount code for new membership before September 28th, 2010. Is this only online? or can i get the AAngels to apply it when signing up at the Aiport Club?
Also what are the chances of them to also waiving the $50 initiation fee. Although the promotion is been gone, but there was a promotion going on where $50 is waived if paying with Amex.
Option 1 (Only 20% off): $400 (AA PLT) - $80 = $320
Option 2 (20% off + fee waived somehow): $350 - 70 = $280
My argument to them would be that although i am PLT i can wait when i do become EXP by Nov and get the $350 but chances of me becoming a member then very unlikely, so if i can get the $50 waived and apply 20% off u have me now, compared to never
since i dont have much travel planned after Nov. Any ideas on how can i work some magic on this.
Sep 22, 2010, 4:47 pm
#172
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,535
My argument to them would be that although i am PLT i can wait when i do become EXP by Nov and get the $350 but chances of me becoming a member then very unlikely, so if i can get the $50 waived and apply 20% off u have me now, compared to never since i dont have much travel planned after Nov. Any ideas on how can i work some magic on this.
since i dont have much travel planned after Nov. Any ideas on how can i work some magic on this.Cheers.
Sep 22, 2010, 6:27 pm
#173
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: AA EXP, 1 MM, AC, HH Diamond, Marriott Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 4,010
+1
Sep 22, 2010, 7:41 pm
#174
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PDX
Posts: 988
My main question was, what are the chances of being able to get the fee waived and apply a promotion at the same time. that is if anyone has been able to do so amongst all the recent club membership promotions.
Sep 23, 2010, 4:02 pm
#175
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
I have no status whatsoever {Travel around 8 to 10 segments a year}, and got the following via email today.
Purchase a new annual individual Admirals Club® membership online and save 20%* now through September 28, 2010. To receive this discount, please use promotion code NYE at time of purchase when paying with a credit card.
The annual individual membership fee for our AAdvantage® customers is $500; with this offer, your annual fee would be $400. That means for less than $35 a month you can enjoy your time at the airport with amenities that include access to cyber cafés, quiet areas, private bars, conference rooms, showers and more. Why not remove yourself from the airport terminal congestion and reduce your travel stress? Kick back and start your vacation early or fine tune last-minute business details before boarding your flight.
We hope you will accept our invitation to this exceptional offer. To learn more about the Admirals Club lounge, visit http://www.aa.com/admiralsclub.
The annual individual membership fee for our AAdvantage® customers is $500; with this offer, your annual fee would be $400. That means for less than $35 a month you can enjoy your time at the airport with amenities that include access to cyber cafés, quiet areas, private bars, conference rooms, showers and more. Why not remove yourself from the airport terminal congestion and reduce your travel stress? Kick back and start your vacation early or fine tune last-minute business details before boarding your flight.
We hope you will accept our invitation to this exceptional offer. To learn more about the Admirals Club lounge, visit http://www.aa.com/admiralsclub.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/moreNYC....AM1009&pp=STR5
Offer Terms and Conditions: Discount offer is only available for a new Admirals Club annual membership purchased on-line. Offer is valid August 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. This offer is not valid in-club. Promotion code NYE must be used at time of purchase online to receive discount. Receive 20% discount off the annual individual Admirals Club membership fee for the first year, promotion code NYE. Membership rate is based on individual's current tier level in the AAdvantage® program at time of purchase. All rates are in U.S. dollars and subject to change without notice. Admirals Club memberships are non-transferrable and non-refundable. No other discounts or retroactive credits apply. Discount may not be applied when adding a spouse to an existing membership or purchasing a new membership with spouse. Memberships purchased with AAdvantage miles cannot be discounted. You must be 18 years old to purchase and hold an Admirals Club membership. Membership terms and conditions may change for memberships purchased online on or after August 14, 2010. AmericanAirlines, AA.com, AAdvantage and Admirals Club are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. © 2010 American Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.
Sep 23, 2010, 6:27 pm
#176
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New York City
Programs: American Airlines EXP 1.99 MM, Marriott Plat Premier, HH Diamond, IHG Plat Ambassador, UA 1K
Posts: 231
This NYE offer is now posted online - new membership MUST be purchased online:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/moreNYC....AM1009&pp=STR5
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/moreNYC....AM1009&pp=STR5
Sep 24, 2010, 8:24 am
#177
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,638
HA! So maybe I'm just cheap, but I have never been able to justify the cost of an AC membership. I have had PPass for years and found it much more reasonable for the amenities received.
Anyways, I came up with a plan 2 months ago to get AC on the cheap:
1. Joined Chase's 'Premier Travel.' The company that runs this is Trilegiant, which is a HORRIBLE company. I used a Citi Card virtual Visa number just to cover my bases.
2. Fee is $25/month for the 'Premier Travel' Club thing
3. DCA AAngel waived the $50 initiation fee, so cost was $300 for me to join the AC (today's discounts are the AOA, AOB, AOC codes floating around based on AA status which equates to the same thing)
4. Submitted my $300 receipt to Trilegiant, and 2 months later I received a check for $200 in the mail (the max reimbursement amount allowed under the lounge benefit).
5. Went on the Premier Travel for Chase website and there is a link after you sign in that allows you to cancel, and you receive your latest month's fee back.
So, to recap the cost:
$25 x 3 months for 'Premier Travel - $25 (one month credit) = $50
$300 AC membership - $200 reimbursement from Premier Travel = $150
Net cost to me: $150 for a year. Now, for that amount I find value in the AC
Anyways, I came up with a plan 2 months ago to get AC on the cheap:
1. Joined Chase's 'Premier Travel.' The company that runs this is Trilegiant, which is a HORRIBLE company. I used a Citi Card virtual Visa number just to cover my bases.
2. Fee is $25/month for the 'Premier Travel' Club thing
3. DCA AAngel waived the $50 initiation fee, so cost was $300 for me to join the AC (today's discounts are the AOA, AOB, AOC codes floating around based on AA status which equates to the same thing)
4. Submitted my $300 receipt to Trilegiant, and 2 months later I received a check for $200 in the mail (the max reimbursement amount allowed under the lounge benefit).
5. Went on the Premier Travel for Chase website and there is a link after you sign in that allows you to cancel, and you receive your latest month's fee back.
So, to recap the cost:
$25 x 3 months for 'Premier Travel - $25 (one month credit) = $50
$300 AC membership - $200 reimbursement from Premier Travel = $150
Net cost to me: $150 for a year. Now, for that amount I find value in the AC
Sep 24, 2010, 2:09 pm
#178
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PDX
Posts: 988
Oct 1, 2010, 1:49 pm
#179
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: AA Platinum, MR Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 3
20 percent off memberships
I just got an e-mail from AA stating that if you sign up for the AC and use the promo code "LIFE" you get 20 percent off, busting it down to $320 in my case as I lapsed a couple of years ago. I didn't want to pay $50 extra for being a "new" member so I never rejoined, but the combination of free booze, the 20 percent offer and the fact that I will have a few hours to kill at ORD today was enough to make a sale. I can confirm that the code works.
I'll post my observations from the "opium den" in H later ...
I'll post my observations from the "opium den" in H later ...
Oct 1, 2010, 8:55 pm
#180
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: Amtrak S+, HH GLD, AA 1MM, SPG, UA, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 371
I just got an e-mail from AA stating that if you sign up for the AC and use the promo code "LIFE" you get 20 percent off, busting it down to $320 in my case as I lapsed a couple of years ago. I didn't want to pay $50 extra for being a "new" member so I never rejoined, but the combination of free booze, the 20 percent offer and the fact that I will have a few hours to kill at ORD today was enough to make a sale. I can confirm that the code works.
I wonder if we should have put this on a new thread--while related tangentially to this big thread, I doubt that people would find the discount otherwise.
Nah, I'll wait for some other newbie to start the thread and get pounced.
(Edit: thanks for rescuing our posts from the AC "free drinks" thread!)
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