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Update: As of 22 Dec 2014, Trial Preferred is no longer accepting new enrollments. If you're currently enrolled in Trial Preferred, you'll continue to receive Preferred benefits and accrue toward status through the remainder of your Trial period. Your 2015 Preferred status earned through Trial will transfer to AAdvantage once we combine the programs in the second quarter of 2015.
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Are you new to Dividend Miles? Enjoy the benefits of Preferred status now through the Trial Preferred program. Get priority check-in and boarding, unlimited upgrades to First Class and more during your 90-day trial period.
Here's how to get Preferred status
Choose and purchase your level of Preferred status, then fly with US. It's that easy to get all the benefits of Preferred status.
Learn more about Preferred
Upgrade to Preferred
Preferred status / cost Silver – $200 Gold – $400 Platinum – $600
Then, over the next 90 days, fly a minimum number of miles on flights operated by US Airways or American Airlines to keep your Preferred status through February 29, 2016. If your trial began on or before June 30, 2014, you'll maintain your Preferred status through February 28, 2015.
The Trial Preferred program is the quickest way to get to Preferred status. Just enroll online to try Preferred on for size today.
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Terms & Conditions
This program is available only to non-Preferred members. Dividend Miles members must fly a minimum number of miles or segments to keep Preferred status for the remainder of the program year. Bonus miles earned based on class of service do not count toward Preferred status. Members may enroll in the Trial Preferred program only once in any consecutive 12-month period. Members who did not requalify for Preferred status for the current year are not eligible to participate in the Trial Preferred program. Only elite-qualifying miles earned on flights operated by US Airways, US Airways Express, American Airlines and American Eagle can be applied toward the Trial Preferred program. The program participation fee is non-refundable. Federal excise tax of 7.5% will be added to the purchase price. Only bookings made after the member's status has been upgraded reflect his or her new status. Preferred status earned through the Trial Preferred program is only valid in the Dividend Miles program through February 29, 2016 for members who purchased Trial Preferred after June 30, 2014. Members who purchased Trial Preferred on or before June 30, 2014 will retain their earned Preferred status through February 28, 2015. Associated First Class upgrade benefits are based on availability and only available on US Airways and US Airways Express-operated flights.
Wiki updated 7 Dec 2014
Update: As of 22 Dec 2014, Trial Preferred is no longer accepting new enrollments. If you're currently enrolled in Trial Preferred, you'll continue to receive Preferred benefits and accrue toward status through the remainder of your Trial period. Your 2015 Preferred status earned through Trial will transfer to AAdvantage once we combine the programs in the second quarter of 2015.
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Try Preferred status on for size <Link>
Are you new to Dividend Miles? Enjoy the benefits of Preferred status now through the Trial Preferred program. Get priority check-in and boarding, unlimited upgrades to First Class and more during your 90-day trial period.
Here's how to get Preferred status
Choose and purchase your level of Preferred status, then fly with US. It's that easy to get all the benefits of Preferred status.
Learn more about Preferred
Upgrade to Preferred
Preferred status / cost Silver – $200 Gold – $400 Platinum – $600
Then, over the next 90 days, fly a minimum number of miles on flights operated by US Airways or American Airlines to keep your Preferred status through February 29, 2016. If your trial began on or before June 30, 2014, you'll maintain your Preferred status through February 28, 2015.
- Silver: Fly 7,500 miles or 10 segments
- Gold: Fly 15,000 miles or 20 segments
- Platinum: Fly 22,500 miles or 30 segments
- Chairman's: Fly 30,000 miles or 40 segments
The Trial Preferred program is the quickest way to get to Preferred status. Just enroll online to try Preferred on for size today.
Enroll in Tral Preferred
Terms & Conditions
This program is available only to non-Preferred members. Dividend Miles members must fly a minimum number of miles or segments to keep Preferred status for the remainder of the program year. Bonus miles earned based on class of service do not count toward Preferred status. Members may enroll in the Trial Preferred program only once in any consecutive 12-month period. Members who did not requalify for Preferred status for the current year are not eligible to participate in the Trial Preferred program. Only elite-qualifying miles earned on flights operated by US Airways, US Airways Express, American Airlines and American Eagle can be applied toward the Trial Preferred program. The program participation fee is non-refundable. Federal excise tax of 7.5% will be added to the purchase price. Only bookings made after the member's status has been upgraded reflect his or her new status. Preferred status earned through the Trial Preferred program is only valid in the Dividend Miles program through February 29, 2016 for members who purchased Trial Preferred after June 30, 2014. Members who purchased Trial Preferred on or before June 30, 2014 will retain their earned Preferred status through February 28, 2015. Associated First Class upgrade benefits are based on availability and only available on US Airways and US Airways Express-operated flights.
Wiki updated 7 Dec 2014
Trial Preferred Status (merged) [Master Thread]
#61
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PHL and BWI
Programs: US CP, DL GM, HH Dia, MR G
Posts: 211
Others who may have tested this will chime in with their experience.
Last edited by airgator; Feb 7, 2011 at 7:53 am Reason: typo
#62
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: C6 - AKL
Programs: AA-1MM
Posts: 336
To further clarify, when I went through the trial I was told by DMCS that only US metal counted in the trial. Codeshare partner's miles would not count. I did not test this so I don't know for sure but that is what I was told. If true, then even your USDM# on CO would not help - again - in the trial.
Others who may have tested this will chime in with their experience.
Others who may have tested this will chime in with their experience.
#63
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: US-CP, UA, Marriott Rewards, HHonors, Avis,
Posts: 4,549
For the elite trials, the travel must be on US metal only: mainline, Express or Shuttle. No partner metal for the trials.
#64
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
Posts: 3,666
@ dcpatti
What about the issuance of the ticket:
Will a UA Codeshare on US Metall also count as a US flight towards the trial tier?
Accoding the Rules on US, it should work:
Anybody flew on a UA marketed flight on US metal and got it credited towards the trial tier?
What about the issuance of the ticket:
Will a UA Codeshare on US Metall also count as a US flight towards the trial tier?
Accoding the Rules on US, it should work:
Only elite qualifying flights earned on flights operated by US Airways and US Airways Express can be applied toward the Trial Preferred program.
#65
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
Posts: 3,666
Another unsanswered question:
Does the +50% First-class ticket bonus also count towards the trial tier?
Regarding segments, does any US flight qualify as one segment, or like at CO, where a F-cl booking counts as 1.5 flight segment?
Thanks for your answers!
Does the +50% First-class ticket bonus also count towards the trial tier?
Regarding segments, does any US flight qualify as one segment, or like at CO, where a F-cl booking counts as 1.5 flight segment?
Thanks for your answers!
Last edited by Air Rarotonga; Feb 8, 2011 at 3:54 am
#67
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: US-CP, UA, Marriott Rewards, HHonors, Avis,
Posts: 4,549
Another unsanswered question:
Does the +50% First-class ticket bonus also count towards the trial tier?
Regarding segments, does any US flight qualify as one segment, or like at CO, where a F-cl booking counts as 1.5 flight segment?
Thanks for your answers from a non-elite member that trys to get a *A Gold Card
Does the +50% First-class ticket bonus also count towards the trial tier?
Regarding segments, does any US flight qualify as one segment, or like at CO, where a F-cl booking counts as 1.5 flight segment?
Thanks for your answers from a non-elite member that trys to get a *A Gold Card
I do believe a UA- purchased ticket on US metal will count though. Not 100% sure but if an Expedia ticket works, I'd guess a codeshare with US operating will too.
#68
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Nice
Programs: Marriott Titanium, AA Concierge Key, Delta, United, Emorates, and others
Posts: 4,694
There is contrary information around, even from some US staff. Ignore it.
Despite that this is a really good way to gain the benefits of status before you've earned it, and you've 90 days to prove your intentions are good. It is fairly hard to beat this offer, IME.
#69
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: CHA/TYS
Programs: The Mac Daddy of Heimlich County (and low-ball status)
Posts: 2,868
That is correct. Do not think otherwise. I was slightly surprised about that when I did it. Count only BIS miles+500 mile minimun, no bonuses, no flights on non-US/USX metal.
There is contrary information around, even from some US staff. Ignore it.
Despite that this is a really good way to gain the benefits of status before you've earned it, and you've 90 days to prove your intentions are good. It is fairly hard to beat this offer, IME.
There is contrary information around, even from some US staff. Ignore it.
Despite that this is a really good way to gain the benefits of status before you've earned it, and you've 90 days to prove your intentions are good. It is fairly hard to beat this offer, IME.
#70
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
Posts: 3,666
Does that also count for the "regular" status achiefment of Preferred Status every year? Will paid F-cl not be honoured with the EQM class of service bonus at US?
#72
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: US-CP, UA, Marriott Rewards, HHonors, Avis,
Posts: 4,549
The rules of the trial are not that complex: fly on US metal including US Express and US Shuttle, no partners for earning OR for crediting, no bonuses of any kind, yes 500-mile segment minimums, as much as you can in 90 days.
#73
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
Posts: 3,666
Thank you dcpatti!
Everything clear now, no more questions
Everything clear now, no more questions
#74
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: C6 - AKL
Programs: AA-1MM
Posts: 336
Thanks, dcpatti......need to credit the trip to A3 or BD.....
#75
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: ATL/TPA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Lifetime Marriott Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Avis President's Club
Posts: 362