TRAILING THREAD to Unofficial Guide: AAdvantage Elite etc.
Dec 14, 2006 | 7:24 am
#406
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 34,027
Hi,
I have a question with regards to this challenge. I was recently offered to do this challenge between Dec 06 and Feb 07. I was thinking if it is worth it to spend around 600 USD to do this? The thing is that I will be getting enough segments next year to get to PLT. Now, they offered me this challenge to get a head start. I was told that since my challenge starts in Dec 06, I do not need any qualifying AA flights (is this also true).
My upcoming flights are with
QF (0.5 qp, domestic which I can maybe try and push it up to 1qp earning and 1.5 qp earning later by paying a bit more) and
BA (0.25 qp, domestic+EU). I need t0 get 5k within this 3 months. I am wondering if this challenge it worth it?
Thanks for the advise.
I have a question with regards to this challenge. I was recently offered to do this challenge between Dec 06 and Feb 07. I was thinking if it is worth it to spend around 600 USD to do this? The thing is that I will be getting enough segments next year to get to PLT. Now, they offered me this challenge to get a head start. I was told that since my challenge starts in Dec 06, I do not need any qualifying AA flights (is this also true).
My upcoming flights are with
QF (0.5 qp, domestic which I can maybe try and push it up to 1qp earning and 1.5 qp earning later by paying a bit more) and
BA (0.25 qp, domestic+EU). I need t0 get 5k within this 3 months. I am wondering if this challenge it worth it?
Thanks for the advise.
Will you have GLD long enough before the PLT to matter much?
And, from what we've heard, because you start in Dec, it doesn't seem like you'll be subject to the AA-flight-only rule.
Cheers.
Dec 14, 2006 | 8:51 am
#407
Moderator, OneWorld
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: RAA RIP; AA ExEXP
Posts: 12,502
Ok I think I finally completed a challenge. I had an I-class CX ticket one way HKG-MEL with the return in K and paid to have the K moved to I-class.
CX I-class earns 1.25 EQM and 1.5 EQP per mile flown. I'm assuming the 100% bonus is on the base and not the 1.25. Assuming that I should have earned the following:
Does that look right?
CX I-class earns 1.25 EQM and 1.5 EQP per mile flown. I'm assuming the 100% bonus is on the base and not the 1.25. Assuming that I should have earned the following:
Code:
Mi Cum Q-pts Cum Mi HKG-MEL 4,588 6,882 5,735 MEL-HKG 4,588 13,764 20,646
A few days. But it seems AA.com has been very buggy the past few days so I'd give it a bit of leeway. (Not sure if the bugginess is just the user interface or if there's something awry in the heart of the beast.)
Dec 19, 2006 | 1:42 am
#408
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ PPS, Mar LTT, Hyatt LTG, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,153
No - too many cumulative miles. Multiply the qualifying leg by 2.25 and add it to the 5735. Comes out to 16058. QPts are okay.
A few days. But it seems AA.com has been very buggy the past few days so I'd give it a bit of leeway. (Not sure if the bugginess is just the user interface or if there's something awry in the heart of the beast.)
A few days. But it seems AA.com has been very buggy the past few days so I'd give it a bit of leeway. (Not sure if the bugginess is just the user interface or if there's something awry in the heart of the beast.)
Dec 19, 2006 | 2:51 pm
#409
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ PPS, Mar LTT, Hyatt LTG, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,153
Code:
2/12/06 PLT CHALLENGE BONUS-REG MEMBER 0 4,582 4,582 12/12/06 CATHAY PACIFIC 134 C MEL HKG 4,582 1,146 5,728 12/09/06 CATHAY PACIFIC 105 C HKG MEL 4,582 1,146 5,728
Dec 20, 2006 | 9:40 pm
#410
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Wilton Manors, FL
Programs: AA PPro, LA Platinum, CM Silver, NK Silver, F9 Gold, Hyatt Explorist,
Posts: 574
Lan Eqm?
I qualify for status by EQM, not EQP, as I usually buy discount coach tix.
I'm looking to try LAN from MIA/LIM. AA's site says:
https://www.aa.com/apps/AAdvantage/V...artnersContent
I know I would earn 50% or 100% EQP based on fare code. But as far as EQM, am I in the clear to earn 100%? Another example, IB discount economy earns 30%. In other words are the amount of miles accrued EQM? Thanks!
I'm looking to try LAN from MIA/LIM. AA's site says:
https://www.aa.com/apps/AAdvantage/V...artnersContent
I know I would earn 50% or 100% EQP based on fare code. But as far as EQM, am I in the clear to earn 100%? Another example, IB discount economy earns 30%. In other words are the amount of miles accrued EQM? Thanks!
Dec 20, 2006 | 10:00 pm
#411
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 7,368
I qualify for status by EQM, not EQP, as I usually buy discount coach tix.
I'm looking to try LAN from MIA/LIM. AA's site says:
https://www.aa.com/apps/AAdvantage/V...artnersContent
I know I would earn 50% or 100% EQP based on fare code. But as far as EQM, am I in the clear to earn 100%? Another example, IB discount economy earns 30%. In other words are the amount of miles accrued EQM? Thanks!
I'm looking to try LAN from MIA/LIM. AA's site says:
https://www.aa.com/apps/AAdvantage/V...artnersContent
I know I would earn 50% or 100% EQP based on fare code. But as far as EQM, am I in the clear to earn 100%? Another example, IB discount economy earns 30%. In other words are the amount of miles accrued EQM? Thanks!
Q-miles and Q-points are earned on all oneworld fares that would ordinarily earn miles, as well as eligible flights on Alaska Airlines.
Mike
Dec 26, 2006 | 9:46 am
#412
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1
Using AA miles to Australia
New to the board....
Can someone point me to the best way to use AA miles to Australia? I wish to use business class or first class miles. Also willing to go through Hong Kong, Auckland or any other city to get there.
Can someone point me to the best way to use AA miles to Australia? I wish to use business class or first class miles. Also willing to go through Hong Kong, Auckland or any other city to get there.
Dec 26, 2006 | 3:04 pm
#413
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SAT
Programs: AA EXP BA Gold, TK Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AS 100K, QR PLT, SAS Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 5,924
Welcome...
Have you read the thread below this one? It gives you most of the answers you need.
Try reading the rules on AA.com as well. The short answer is to check out QF,JL and CX
http://www.oneworld.com/ow/airports-...s/where-we-fly.
Read up on these and then come back and ask more questions..
Have you read the thread below this one? It gives you most of the answers you need.
Try reading the rules on AA.com as well. The short answer is to check out QF,JL and CX
http://www.oneworld.com/ow/airports-...s/where-we-fly.
Read up on these and then come back and ask more questions..
Dec 30, 2006 | 1:39 am
#414
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 12
Whoops
As noted on aa.com, it takes 30 segments to get Gold, not 25:
http://www.aa.com/content/AAdvantage...irements.jhtml
Mike
http://www.aa.com/content/AAdvantage...irements.jhtml
Mike
If I don't see a bonus or change in status online as soon as the flight posts, does this mean that those 1,233 EQPs definitely didn't count towards the 10,000 or could there be a delay?
Dec 30, 2006 | 10:24 am
#415
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 106
I would call up and ask. It should have posted when the last segment posted. Good luck.
Dec 31, 2006 | 5:57 pm
#416
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,907
Opps
Posted to wrong message...
Posted to wrong message...
Jan 4, 2007 | 5:04 pm
#417
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 7
Sitting in an AC in Miami killing a five hour window before departure and out of boredom decided to browse flyertalk ;=)
ok, I've only casually read through all these pages, but here's my question. Since I see virtually no mention of credit card miles can I assume that a Platinum Challenge can only be satisfied with actaul miles flown on a trip?
Also, is the advice to wait unti after June to issue a challenge because of the length of time a platinum status will be enjoyed if the challenge is satisfied?
Thanks!
bradesp
ok, I've only casually read through all these pages, but here's my question. Since I see virtually no mention of credit card miles can I assume that a Platinum Challenge can only be satisfied with actaul miles flown on a trip?
Also, is the advice to wait unti after June to issue a challenge because of the length of time a platinum status will be enjoyed if the challenge is satisfied?
Thanks!
bradesp
Jan 4, 2007 | 5:13 pm
#418
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
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Posts: 34,027
Welcome to FT, bradesp .
Yes, and yes. Your brief browsing has already done you well
Of course, now you have to come back for reasons other than boredom.
Cheers.
Yes, and yes. Your brief browsing has already done you well
Of course, now you have to come back for reasons other than boredom.
Cheers.
Jan 4, 2007 | 5:15 pm
#419
Moderator, OneWorld
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: RAA RIP; AA ExEXP
Posts: 12,502
Welcome to FT!
Jan 16, 2007 | 12:18 pm
#420
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Coconut Grove & Punta del Este
Programs: AA EXP 3.3MM; GE & IRIS
Posts: 381
25th Anniversary Elite Rewards Offer
I qualified for EXP right at the end of 2006 with 100,986 qpoints. I'm unsure as to what reward I will receive, if any, given that I was PLT during 2006. I'm short of the 125,000 or more for the EXP level but exceeded the 99,999 level for PLT.
Could it be that I will receive nothing?
Could it be that I will receive nothing?