AA Free Gold upgrade

[markis10]

Huh?!

AAdvantage Gold is oneworld Ruby, the same for QF PS.

So no lounge access.

The conversation has drifted to the Platinum challenge link, hence the reference to 9000 miles.

 

[k3nnis]

Do AA miles expire with no activity?

 

[Oubline]

Do AA miles expire with no activity?

Yes, after 18 months of inactivity. You can always buy a few miles, credit some flights or car hire etc to start the 18 month clock ticking again.

I registered for the Gold offer first, then later the Platinum one once it was posted here - thanks knasty! I wonder whether one will trump the other (or if either will work!).

 

[Austashes]

Different promo code, more 500-milers.
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Elite Status Promo Code = ?

 

[TSOOBI]

Has anyone's status changed or received the 500 milers?

 

[legroom]

Your missing the earn and burn rates being a lot better with AA.

I will dip my toes into the AA pond later this year as I will have excess SCs, well past WP requal needs.

True, one had to think of earn / burn rather than status tiers which are two separate matters.

Thanks

 

[legroom]

Elite Status Promo Code = ?

See post #14 upthread

HVDPR

 

[ChrisFlyer]

Has anyone seen anything about the validity of the 500-mile upgrades?

I'm curious if they're only valid until the end of the year, or if I could perhaps request upgrades before Jan 1 for flights that depart after this date (in my case, I'm looking at visiting the USA again in April).

Thanks for sharing btw!

 

[mattm199]

I registered and got the generic confirmation email, but no change to status to see...

 

[knasty]

Has anyone seen anything about the validity of the 500-mile upgrades?

I'm curious if they're only valid until the end of the year, or if I could perhaps request upgrades before Jan 1 for flights that depart after this date (in my case, I'm looking at visiting the USA again in April).

Thanks for sharing btw!

I haven't done it myself, but from my reading of the AA website the upgrades are only applied in the last day(s) anyway.

Your upgrade request will be processed automatically if upgrade seating is available based on the applicable upgrade window:

AAdvantage Executive Platinum members	100 hours prior to departure
AAdvantage Platinum members	72 hours prior to departure
AAdvantage Gold members	24 hours prior to departure
AAdvantage non-elite status members*	24 hours prior to departure

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[kempvet]

Important for Aussie based travelers to realise that you may need 4 flights a year on AA metal to retain status of any sort, if you are going no where near the USA you may need to think again.

 

[NM]

Important for Aussie based travelers to realise that you may need 4 flights a year on AA metal to retain status of any sort, if you are going no where near the USA you may need to think again.

In my personal experience, that rule has not been applied. While it exists in the membership terms and conditions, AA has not applied it to members - unlike other OneWorld airlines with the same rule such as QF and BA. For several years I never set foot on an AA aircraft of an AA flight number yet retained Platinum and Exec Platinum status by reaching the EQP/EQM thresholds.

But since its in the terms and conditions, there is always a chance they will impose the rule in the future.

 

[JohnK]

Your missing the earn and burn rates being a lot better with AA.

It all depends on individual circumstances.

If your employer buys B class airfares or higher then the earn rate on AA is better,

If on the other hand you pay for your own cheap airfares which book randomly into E, N, O, Q class then I would not bother. Then there is the credit card spend to consider. And Woolworths Everyday Rewards.

So the statement about earn and burn on AA being better than Qantas comes with a HUGE YMMV attached and is not a one size fits all....

 

[markis10]

It all depends on individual circumstances.

If your employer buys B class airfares or higher then the earn rate on AA is better,

If on the other hand you pay for your own cheap airfares which book randomly into E, N, O, Q class then I would not bother. Then there is the credit card spend to consider. And Woolworths Everyday Rewards.

So the statement about earn and burn on AA being better than Qantas comes with a HUGE YMMV attached and is not a one size fits all....

Agree totally, have pretty much paid my own way this year and enjoy the PE $1000 return ex SIN that racks up some very nice AA miles, like anything having all your eggs in one basket is not good thinking,

 

[NM]

It all depends on individual circumstances.

If your employer buys B class airfares or higher then the earn rate on AA is better,

Not always the case. My current trip is purchased as a Q fare bucket, and is earning 100% AA miles, but would only be earning 50% QFF points if crediting to QFF. To get to 100% QF points earning I would have needed to pay double the fare price.

And as for earning status, this trip will earn me 20,160 EQM, which is 20% of what is required for Exec Platinum status. Crediting the same fare to QFF would earn me 150 SCs, which is 9.3% of what is required to attain QF Platinum status.

So even with the cheap discount fares the earn rate for both miles/points and status is often better using AAdvantage.

If on the other hand you pay for your own cheap airfares which book randomly into E, N, O, Q class then I would not bother. Then there is the credit card spend to consider. And Woolworths Everyday Rewards.

I don't see how it makes a difference who pays for the fares. The earn rate is the same if I pay or if my employer pays.

All my trips in the last year have been booked in V, O, Q and two sectors in L, each being the cheapest available fare for the trip I was taking. In fact, I have been booking on codeshare flights operated by QF because they are considerably cheaper than the QF fare. So I get a cheaper fare and better earn rate - that is a win for all concerned.

So the statement about earn and burn on AA being better than Qantas comes with a HUGE YMMV attached and is not a one size fits all....

Exactly. But its not just a difference between expensive fares verses cheap fare either. I have found one of the biggest variable factors to be the "airline" rather than the fare basis.

 

[anat0l]

Anyone been upgraded yet?

I know they mentioned 10 days, but....


Or, is it improper to ask.


More on the point, I wonder how your status is displayed (if you have any) on AA's Account Information page? I assume it changes colour or there's some sort of banner saying what your status is (i.e. you have some).

 

[NM]

Anyone been upgraded yet?

I know they mentioned 10 days, but....


Or, is it improper to ask.


More on the point, I wonder how your status is displayed (if you have any) on AA's Account Information page? I assume it changes colour or there's some sort of banner saying what your status is (i.e. you have some).

unfortunately its not a promotion I can undertake, already being AA Platinum and Lifetime Gold.

AAdvantage status is shown on the My Account page on aa.com when singed-in. Under the initial banner, there is a line with your name, AAdvantage membership number and status.

 

[QF1]

More on the point, I wonder how your status is displayed (if you have any) on AA's Account Information page? I assume it changes colour or there's some sort of banner saying what your status is (i.e. you have some).[/QUOTE]

I just logged into my account and under the title "your current Elite status"..it mentions Gold

 

[Kangol]

Not always the case. My current trip is purchased as a Q fare bucket, and is earning 100% AA miles, but would only be earning 50% QFF points if crediting to QFF. To get to 100% QF points earning I would have needed to pay double the fare price.

And as for earning status, this trip will earn me 20,160 EQM, which is 20% of what is required for Exec Platinum status. Crediting the same fare to QFF would earn me 150 SCs, which is 9.3% of what is required to attain QF Platinum status.

So even with the cheap discount fares the earn rate for both miles/points and status is often better using AAdvantage.

All my trips in the last year have been booked in V, O, Q and two sectors in L, each being the cheapest available fare for the trip I was taking. In fact, I have been booking on codeshare flights operated by QF because they are considerably cheaper than the QF fare. So I get a cheaper fare and better earn rate - that is a win for all concerned.

Are you referring to international flights, QF operated with an AA flight no?

 

[legroom]

... And as for earning status, this trip will earn me 20,160 EQM, which is 20% of what is required for Exec Platinum status. Crediting the same fare to QFF would earn me 150 SCs, which is 9.3% of what is required to attain QF Platinum status..

How do you work out the EQM etc... ?

Mileage Monkey with AA selected up the top and OneWorld exclusion ticked ??

...... In fact, I have been booking on codeshare flights operated by QF because they are considerably cheaper than the QF fare. So I get a cheaper fare and better earn rate - that is a win for all concerned.....

Just for clarification (for an AA newbie), your codeshares are picked from QF website as usual, or you go through AA.com

What I meant was would any QF coded flight be claimed (say at check in) to AA, or it has to be AA coded flight to start with ?

".... AAdvantage Participant Airlines

Earn elite-qualifying points, miles and segments for travel on eligible fare tickets on: American Airlines, American Eagle, the American Connection carrier, oneworld member airlines and their affiliates, Alaska Airlines (including Horizon Air and its other affiliates) and American Airlines codeshare flights where the ticket reflects an American Airlines coded flight number.... "


Should there be any difference ? I doubt it, but just for confirmation.

Thanks