Easy paths to entry level status?
Mar 30, 2011 | 2:59 pm
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Easy paths to entry level status?
Hi all,
Here is my situation. I fly AA exclusively, but not quite enough to secure Gold status without a little extra help. I am trying to find a relatively easy "back door" that doesn't involve much flying. The key is that my company has a relationship with AA that allows for easy status matching. AA will match any other status without any hassle.
My first thought was to transfer AMEX points to Delta via the 25K MQM + 50% bonus deal. Easy! However, I made a transfer to Delta from Amex about 2 years ago and that deal is supposedly only valid for first time transfers. (not sure if anyone has been able to get the 25K MQM as a non-first-timer)
Are there any other comparable deals out there?
Many thanks,
CB
Here is my situation. I fly AA exclusively, but not quite enough to secure Gold status without a little extra help. I am trying to find a relatively easy "back door" that doesn't involve much flying. The key is that my company has a relationship with AA that allows for easy status matching. AA will match any other status without any hassle.
My first thought was to transfer AMEX points to Delta via the 25K MQM + 50% bonus deal. Easy! However, I made a transfer to Delta from Amex about 2 years ago and that deal is supposedly only valid for first time transfers. (not sure if anyone has been able to get the 25K MQM as a non-first-timer)
Are there any other comparable deals out there?
Many thanks,
CB
Mar 30, 2011 | 8:10 pm
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how about continental's challenge, easy way to get quick status, and no co-pay (which you'd get with AA).
Also if you do continental's status challenge now, you probably will be able to do UA's challenge after co ceases to exist. (thus circumventing the one challenge per lifetime rule)
Also if you do continental's status challenge now, you probably will be able to do UA's challenge after co ceases to exist. (thus circumventing the one challenge per lifetime rule)
Mar 30, 2011 | 8:32 pm
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The Delta deal is your best bet. Its not for first time transfer- its only for people who didn't take advantage of the last round of 25k MQMs. If it lets you register, you'll be fine.
Mar 31, 2011 | 2:19 pm
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Several friends transferred points to Delta but not via the last 25k MQM promo and they were accepted and transferred without an issue.
Promo T&C are almost always incorrect/wrong/confusing
Last edited by thepointsguy; Mar 31, 2011 at 2:32 pm
Mar 31, 2011 | 5:04 pm
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Besides the challenge, you could do a Business Extras award, 2400 points, for AA Gold status.
Mar 31, 2011 | 9:11 pm
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Apr 1, 2011 | 12:33 am
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Thanks, guys! You were right - I took the leap and transfered my MR points to Delta and am now a SM with 75K more miles! Now onto the AA match 
Mooper: you are right - I need to get my post count up. But, hey, I am an "Original Member" so clearly not someone who signed up for FT just for the Coupon Connection
(truth is, I've been coming here for years and never noticed the CC until you mentioned it!)
Mooper: you are right - I need to get my post count up. But, hey, I am an "Original Member" so clearly not someone who signed up for FT just for the Coupon Connection
(truth is, I've been coming here for years and never noticed the CC until you mentioned it!)
Apr 3, 2011 | 3:28 pm
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Now, keep in mind, unless it's changed since a couple years ago, AA Challenges that start by the beginning of June give you status only for the current year, while Challenges that start after June 15 give you status for that year and the following year. The same may or may not apply for matches at other airlines, I don't know. So I suggest you read up on matches and challenges and make sure iyou know the implications of timing.
Apr 3, 2011 | 7:06 pm
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There is no AA match. AA does Challenge instead of match.
Now, keep in mind, unless it's changed since a couple years ago, AA Challenges that start by the beginning of June give you status only for the current year, while Challenges that start after June 15 give you status for that year and the following year. The same may or may not apply for matches at other airlines, I don't know. So I suggest you read up on matches and challenges and make sure iyou know the implications of timing.
Now, keep in mind, unless it's changed since a couple years ago, AA Challenges that start by the beginning of June give you status only for the current year, while Challenges that start after June 15 give you status for that year and the following year. The same may or may not apply for matches at other airlines, I don't know. So I suggest you read up on matches and challenges and make sure iyou know the implications of timing.