New AA Solicitation

Old Jan 13, 14, 1:03 pm
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Originally Posted by denuaflier
In addition, if you earn 25,000 elite-qualifying points by flying on select airlines** while enjoying this special AAdvantage Executive Platinum status, we will extend your membership through February 28,
2015
Just keep in mind that points are not the same as miles. We had a poster on the AA forum a few months back that flew 25,000 miles, thinking they were the same as points, and did not meet the terms of the match. As an example, it takes 50,000 miles of flying on deep discount economy fares to earn 25,000 points.
AA qualification requirements

Some of the past status matches have been miles or points.
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Old Jan 13, 14, 1:08 pm
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Originally Posted by wpr8e
There was no targeted status match that I was aware of in 2012. It was a open invitation. As a GS, you would think they would have tried to poach me but how would AA know I was GS? I received nothing from them.
I should have been clearer, by "targeted" I meant overall intention of the campaign, not specific customers (although I believe AA did contact some 1Ks directly).

Of course, you're the one that thought UA made a smart move going with Shares (so-who-cio-now)
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Old Jan 13, 14, 1:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Kacee
Of course, you're the one that thought UA made a smart move going with Shares (so-who-cio-now)
Apollo was on it's way out regardless if UA went with Shares. CO owned the source code and therefore had the potential for building additional features/functions which were likely difficult and/or expensive in any viable alternative RES system. While it hasn't been an easy transition, I still think it was the correct decision.

By and large I think Shares has settled in. We'll never know if keeping with Apollo would have been a better decision but now the the sUA folks seem comfortable with the changes, things are improving.

But thanks for throwing us off topic.
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Old Jan 13, 14, 1:34 pm
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Originally Posted by Wickersley
"Start the New Year right with an upgrade to First Class and enjoy the comfort of international travel. Simply purchase an eligible Business Class ticket up to 21 March 2014 and we'll upgrade you one way to First Class*.
How did AA define "eligible" business class ticket?

Originally Posted by wpr8e
How would UA know that?

American knows United flyers because they can now mine the PNR database of United flyers at US Airways.
Originally Posted by wpr8e
..... AA could pull this information from US Airways' ticket and PNR Database and cross reference with Advantage members. US Airways would at least have your Star Gold status, maybe your MP level but I doubt it. Easy matching logic.
Hmm, could COUA not have datamined the CO frequent flier database from the days when CO partnered with DL & NW and approached DL fliers the same way?
A(nother) missed opportunity?
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Old Jan 13, 14, 5:52 pm
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AA did not get this information from US (or if they are, it is new).

I got the offer before the AA/US merger closed and I haven't flown US since 2007.
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Old Jan 13, 14, 5:55 pm
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Maybe it came from a credit card company, or even a list that came from companies that provide credit ratings. Could AA have bought a list from one of them with certain parameters (income, location, spending patterns like airline ticket purchases)?
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Old Jan 13, 14, 9:40 pm
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Originally Posted by denuaflier
I never recevied this email. I called AA on Friday
Can you say exactly who you called? Thanks.
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Old Jan 14, 14, 12:16 am
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Originally Posted by denuaflier
I never recevied this email. I called AA on Friday and they sent me an email asking for proof of 1K as well as 2013 summary of travel. I sent them the information on Friday and I have an approval for conditional Exp Platinum through April 13, 2014. See email below.

Dear DENUAFLIER,

We're eager to help you move your business to American Airlines, especially given your demonstrated ability to meet the standard qualifications of our highest elite tier - AAdvantage Executive Platinum status. To that end, we're pleased to grant you a one-time trial AAdvantage Executive Platinum* (oneworld Emerald) membership, valid through April 13, 2014. Your membership card will arrive within 3 to 5 weeks to the address on your account. We invite you to sample all of the privilege and most of the benefits of this level, including:

-- Complimentary 500-Mile Upgrades (see www.aa.com/500mileupgrades)
-- 100% mileage bonus on base miles for eligible flights
-- Waived AA charges for two checked bags within current size and weight limits
-- PriorityAAccessSM privileges at airport check-in, security and boarding gates

In addition, if you earn 25,000 elite-qualifying points by flying on select airlines** while enjoying this special AAdvantage Executive Platinum status, we will extend your membership through February 28,
2015 and deposit eight (8) one-way Systemwide Upgrades* into your account. For more information about earning elite-qualifying points, visit aa.com/elitestatus at your convenience.

We're here to help, should you have any questions related to this limited offer. We value your business and look forward to welcoming you aboard soon.

Kindest Regards,

AAdvantage Customer Service
American Airlines
This looks like the normal EXP challenge to me.
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Old Jan 14, 14, 2:40 am
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Originally Posted by a9504477
This looks like the normal EXP challenge to me.
The normal challenge doesn't grant you status until you fulfill the requirements though does it not?
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Old Jan 14, 14, 7:14 am
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It is the normal EXP *match* for UA 1Ks, not a challenge
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Old Jan 14, 14, 7:38 am
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Originally Posted by Reptile
Well, I was offered the Platinum status through May 31, 2014. For this to continue through Feb. 2015 all I need to do is fly 12,000 miles!

Is this a no brainier or what?

I am sick and tired of putting up with all the <garbage> from United over the past couple of years.

GOOD BYE UA
I wished I got a easy offer like this!

Ever since I turned EXP, AA hasn't sent me any promotion whatsoever :cry: ...
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Old Jan 14, 14, 9:56 am
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Originally Posted by cblaisd
Can you say exactly who you called? Thanks.
I called the Advantage Customer Service and they transferred me to the challenge desk total wait time was about 20 minutes on a Friday night.

Only thing strange is that they will NOT count US Airways flights towards challenge!!!
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Old Jan 14, 14, 10:26 am
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Originally Posted by denuaflier
I called the Advantage Customer Service and they transferred me to the challenge desk total wait time was about 20 minutes on a Friday night.

Only thing strange is that they will NOT count US Airways flights towards challenge!!!
Did you get the points or miles challenge?
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Old Jan 14, 14, 12:04 pm
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Has anyone who responded to this for the Gold promotion got the 10 500 mile upgrades deposited yet? To the best of my ability I have looked but can't find them under upgrades. Booked a trip on AA because of this for next week and would like to try to use them.
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Old Jan 14, 14, 12:36 pm
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who would you email for something like this? if they match me plat (i did 60K last year on UA) i'll jump.
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