"You Deserve Instant Elite Status" eMails from American Airlines
Apr 30, 2013, 6:42 pm
#46
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When my brother was about 12, he went on CX F with our rich neighbor (who paid the ticket) between TPE and NRT (or KIX), we credited the flight to AAdvantage. Then a few months later, they gave him Gold status for the remainder of the year + next. So, I think AA does do some very smart and targeted marketing.
Apr 30, 2013, 6:50 pm
#47
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When my brother was about 12, he went on CX F with our rich neighbor (who paid the ticket) between TPE and NRT (or KIX), we credited the flight to AAdvantage. Then a few months later, they gave him Gold status for the remainder of the year + next. So, I think AA does do some very smart and targeted marketing.
Jul 30, 2013, 8:30 pm
#49
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I didn't bite on the initial offer; I received a second one today; same terms as the last offer for AA Platinum; just different dates:
Elevating your journey is important to us, so we're offering you AAdvantage® Platinum status through November 30, 2013.
You'll be eligible for elite benefits including:
How about Platinum status through February 28, 2015? Simply register first, then start flying on American or select airlines* to earn 12,000 elite-qualifying miles or points between now and November 30, 2013. That's all it takes to extend your newfound perks.
And just for enrolling, we will deposit twenty 500-mile upgrades into your account!
Don't forget to register by midnight (CDT) on August 15, 2013
You'll be eligible for elite benefits including:
- Special upgrade privileges
- 100% mileage bonuses on eligible flights
- Complimentary access to Main Cabin Extra and
- Preferred Seats
- Priority Access at check-in and boarding
- Two free checked bags
How about Platinum status through February 28, 2015? Simply register first, then start flying on American or select airlines* to earn 12,000 elite-qualifying miles or points between now and November 30, 2013. That's all it takes to extend your newfound perks.
And just for enrolling, we will deposit twenty 500-mile upgrades into your account!
Don't forget to register by midnight (CDT) on August 15, 2013
Jul 30, 2013, 9:42 pm
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Jul 30, 2013, 10:31 pm
#51
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It's fascinating how people applaud actions like this but abhor any attempt by UA to extend "their" elite benefits to those that don't "deserve" them as much as they do. Given that AA has close to zero insights on the flying patterns of a predominantly UA passenger, there is nothing to indicate that these offers have anything to do with trying to poach elites from UA. Rather, it's more likely that they flew AA in the past and this is a way of encouraging them to fly more. If UA tried that there would be uproar here.
What I find more concerning is UA's inability or unwillingness to "protect" it's elites in some ways by either responding in some manner to its elites. Or offering industry leading products, benefits and services that are so good I wouldn't want to leave. Being proactive.
I didn't receive the offer and my flying patterns won't change due to company policy.
Jul 30, 2013, 11:59 pm
#52
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Wife did an AA-ticketed trip to Japan last month to fulfill the offer.