Nov 21, 2023, 9:03 am
Last edit by: TravelinSperry
Note: According to multiple data points on Nov 2023 - Hyatt stays that earn AA Loyalty Point accrual hit AA accounts on Tuesdays (and take up to 5-7 business days overall). To be eligible for Hyatt accrual you need AA status (gold or better) and you receive 1 Loyalty Point for every base $ spent at Hyatt.
Hyatt and American Airlines announce enhanced loyalty benefits
Nov 28, 2022, 6:01 pm
#466
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Plat Pto, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,536
I had the AA promo in the app. Requalified as Globalist earlier this month and should naturally hit AA plat this week. My promotion was 4 months of Plat Pro and keep it for 42k or 67k to get Exec Plat.
Nov 29, 2022, 11:51 am
#468
Join Date: Sep 2021
Posts: 307
same promotion. I registered yesterday but now regret it as I don’t expect to have any loyalty points earned until January. Realistically, I likely would have never come close to that 42k, so I probably won’t lose anything. But the feeling sucks.
Nov 29, 2022, 12:03 pm
#469
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,033
You don't need to do any flying to earn 42k loyalty points. You just need to invest in picking up AA LP-qualifying miles for slightly more than they are worth. Hotels, online shopping, etc.
Nov 29, 2022, 2:44 pm
#471
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,303
If there were the HKG Cathay First lounges in play, the net cost might make sense with sufficient visits.
Nov 29, 2022, 4:25 pm
#472
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Seattle
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Plat Pro, AS MVP 75K
Posts: 146
Is it another 67K for Exec Plat? Wondering if I should start matching statuses now with United/SW etc or wait until I get Exec plat.
Nov 29, 2022, 5:25 pm
#474
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 1,780
Nov 29, 2022, 5:37 pm
#475
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,715
For those of us not traveling OW in December, doesn't it make sense to wait until December 27 (promo expires 28 Dec) to register for the challenge? That way status will last through the end of April (or longer, if we meet the target)
I think the actual cost is a lot higher for those of us who earn 2 miles/$1 of unbonused spend. Personally I value Amex points > AA miles but even assuming 1 Amex/Cap1/Citi = 1 AA you are basically giving up 42k points, in addition to any fees. So the total cost is $630+785 = $1415 for Plat Pro or $1005+1252= $2257.90 for Exec Plat (67k miles). Seems like a steep price unless you expect to get a lot of free upgrades on AA in 2023. Do you get the 4 SWUs if you qualify for ExPlat? That might be useful for some.
You can always overapy your taxes and get a refund if you can spare the $42k plus the 1.87% fee. I figure the redeemable miles are worth maybe 1.3 cents (I think most bloggers overvalue them) so the net cost would be 42k x (.0187-.013) = $240. But the gross cost is $785.40 and all it would really give me is better lounge access for my two international trips on One World - but if you aren't transiting LHR and you are flying in J, then I don't think it will be worth it.
Nov 29, 2022, 5:48 pm
#477
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 5,447
If you booked through AA, it should show up. If you booked through another airline, it is possible to swap out your FF number in that airline's program for your AA number, either through manage booking or during check-in.
Nov 30, 2022, 12:40 am
#479
Join Date: Jan 2020
Programs: Marriott Titanium (Lifetime Gold), Caesars Diamond
Posts: 1,391
That's what I plan on doing (Explorist, no AA status)