Join Us: 1K/GS Seeking to Move to AA and Have Executive Platinum Status Matched
Nov 18, 2010, 7:52 am
#121
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: OSH/ATW
Programs: Mileage Plus Silver, Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 258
Glad to see someone else from my neck of the woods on here.
Still I hope to see success from those looking to go to AA as it might have some impact in Chicago HQ.
Nov 18, 2010, 7:56 am
#122
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: UA 1K, Hertz 5*, IHG RA, Hyatt Diamond, Amex Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 717
Another 1K would be in! Although that just means crediting CX flights to AA instead of SQ to UA for 2011
Nov 18, 2010, 8:30 am
#123
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
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Posts: 23,822
Hey guys. As of now, we have 32 1K/GSs who are in plus however many StarAllianceFanatic is bringing.
I will call, write, and try to find a higher up. If any of you might know someone at AA, please PM me.
Originally Posted by JSlo
And follow up question, how are you going to approach this? Will you call in or write? Or? try to find an angle with a high connection somewhere? I gotta believe somewhere/someone on this board knows a "AA somebody" no?
Nov 18, 2010, 9:03 am
#124
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ORD
Programs: Newly minted AA EXP Plat., disatisfied UA 1K, Marriott Silver & Hilton Gold
Posts: 704
Excellent! I'm extremely interested in giving AA a go. The 8 EXPs, and I didn't realize the MD-80's had so many first class seats and free wi-fi. Heck, E+ is great, but if I can be in first, who cares about the back of the bus. Make it standing room only for all I care.
Nov 18, 2010, 9:12 am
#125
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,600
To clarify, Wi-Fi is not free even in First. You purchase by the flight ($4.95 to $12.95) or monthly subscription. I pay $34.95 per month, good on AA, DL and any other Gogo equipped airline.
Nov 18, 2010, 9:14 am
#126
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 9,677
Good luck to those trying. ^
Although it's easy to think of yourselves as a small business by post-counting.. in AA's eyes, this is merely a random scattering of people with no connection to each other.
If you can organize successfully with proof of intent (how about each person booking $X in future AA travel?), I think the chance of succeeding will improve.
Although it's easy to think of yourselves as a small business by post-counting.. in AA's eyes, this is merely a random scattering of people with no connection to each other.
If you can organize successfully with proof of intent (how about each person booking $X in future AA travel?), I think the chance of succeeding will improve.
Last edited by iluv2fly; Nov 18, 2010 at 12:23 pm Reason: response to deleted post
Nov 18, 2010, 9:17 am
#127
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 8,796
I remember when UL filed for bankruptcy I called AA and DL to see about moving over to them. IIRC both offered to match my status.
Nov 18, 2010, 9:32 am
#128
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lahaina, HI & Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,403
Even if 500 people make the switch to AA from this campaign, the impact on existing AA EXP ranks will be inconsequential. The acquisition of these potential high value customers will be far more beneficial to the financial stability of your preferred carrier.
Nov 18, 2010, 9:49 am
#129
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Programs: UA - 1K 1MM; Hyatt - Explorist; Marriott - Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,586
http://www.airlinesanddestinations.c...est-ever-fine/
Biggest FAA fine ever!
Nov 18, 2010, 9:57 am
#130
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,600
Nov 18, 2010, 9:58 am
#131
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posts: 663
Also, the value of a soft landing cannot be overstated. My S.O. went from UA 1K (due to businsess travel) down to scrambling to keep 2P (due to a small child). With AA, that's just not a worry.
Giving up Australia and Asia in exchange for Central and South America is a wash.
Exchanging LH et al. for BA et al. is a wash
I'm in if this goes.
I can make the switch pretty easily.
+1
Last edited by bobbysfca; Nov 18, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Nov 18, 2010, 10:06 am
#132
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PIT
Programs: UA 1K/ DL Plat HH Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 249
1K here as well who would be happy with a change. The only thing that would keep me from going to the dAArk side would be here in PIT most of the UA employees know me and help me out when I need it. You cannot put a price on that.....
Nov 18, 2010, 10:16 am
#133
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Des Moines, IA
Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat Exec, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Plat Elite
Posts: 151
Would be willing to join
+1 for the list. Will be interesting to see if the grass really is greener on the AA side of the fence.
Nov 18, 2010, 10:20 am
#134
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: SEA or BGR, Lower Earth Orbit
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 17,217
I live in OSH south approximately 30 minutes to ATW. GRB would take me 1 hour so I don't consider it an option.
Glad to see someone else from my neck of the woods on here.
Still I hope to see success from those looking to go to AA as it might have some impact in Chicago HQ.
Glad to see someone else from my neck of the woods on here.
Still I hope to see success from those looking to go to AA as it might have some impact in Chicago HQ.
Pretty much set on doing a status match to DL or a challenge on US.
I was definately a CO and UA loyalist, but there seems to be little reason to stay at this point.
Nov 18, 2010, 10:23 am
#135
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/pa...tasAirways.jsp
I know there is some type of short term promo right now offering 100% miles on Qantas flight numbers, but don't think those are EQM.
http://www.aa.com/viewPromotionDetai...&_locale=en_US