American Airlines is the latest loyalty program to announce that they will be extending elite status. The full list of changes being made is as follows:
- Elite status for AA members will be extended until January 31st, 2022
- Elite qualification requirements will be reduced for 2020 (see table below)
- Admirals club memberships that have been purchased from American will be extended for six months
- Spend on eligible co-branded credit cards will count towards Million Miler status ($1 = 1 mile)
- Award reinstatement fees will be waived for travel through September 2020
- $400 credit for future travel on American Airlines Vacation packages for elite members (requires $2,500+ spend)
FYI I asked about companion certificates and there is no extension.
Salt on the wound for those of us who got axed with elite status! *tears*
That’s great that credit card spending gets added to Million Miler status. Seems like positive changes that had to happen.
The fact that you can Ms to lifetime status does seem very tempting
Still a trash airline and I regret that they’re who I have status (and many miles) with. Perfect time to switch now that the others have cut their status requirements as well.
Bye.
If your miles are set to expire this summer, is there any extension ?
What if you have temporary gold status? Anyone Know if that will be extended
I’ve been wondering the same with platinum.
I believe TPG quoted AA as saying…
“According to a spokesperson, “We’re working through details for members who are currently participating in an elite challenge. We will have more information to share soon.””
I have temporary gold until April 19, 2020. Called the other day and asked about extending the challenge, they told me to pound sand.