AA status buyback

[aus_flyer]

Has anyone ever taken up the offer of AA status buyback?

As a WP, the only benefits I see of buying back AA Platinum are
- 100% points bonus rather than 25%
- 72 hour clearing of upgrades and higher in the pecking order (but only useful if travelling within US)
- Next year soft landing will be to gold

Seems not particularly beneficial for $649 USD

 

[trippin_the_rift]

$700 for sapphire is a good deal...especially if you get the upgrades and intend on flying a lot.........