“Targeting” Photo credit: Gilberto Santa Rosa on Flickr

This offer was originally posted in a thread in the FlyerTalk forum. I wasn’t going to mention it because it’s a targeted offer and I figure that anyone that qualifies has probably already received an email from American, but decided that since some people may have overlooked it in their inbox that I should go ahead and say something.

American and Delta are competing for trans-atlantic passengers in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts or Rhode Island. So far they’ve been competing on price and some amazingly low airfares have been available in these markets.

American just escalated the battle and is rolling out Double Elite Qualifying Miles and a big discount:

Reach AAdvantage elite status faster and earn a 20% discount on future travel to Europe!

Airline: American Airlines / British Airways

Award: Double Elite Qualifying Miles
20% Discount Promotion Code
Bonus Code: LHREQ

Dates: Double Elite Qualifying Miles: Fly between March 29, 2011, and August 15, 2011
20% Discount Code: Book and fly between March 29, 2011, and May 31, 2011
Offer: American Airlines and British Airways are providing even more benefits of our enhanced relationship to AAdvantage members residing in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts or Rhode Island.

Double Elite Qualifying Miles
For a limited time, you can reach AAdvantage elite status faster with double elite qualifying miles every time you book and fly round-trip between Boston or Miami and London Heathrow on either American Airlines or British Airways on a purchased ticket in full-fare Economy Class or above between now and August 15, 2011.

20% Discount on Future Travel to Europe
Book and fly round-trip between Boston or Miami and London Heathrow on any published fare on either American Airlines or British Airways and earn one promotion code for a 20% discount on future travel to Europe† on American Airlines. The discount code will be valid for reservations booked and ticketed between June 15 and July 31 for travel between August 15 and November 15, 2011.

If you’re thinking moving to one of these states in order to qualify for the bonus, don‘t:

Offer valid only for AAdvantage members with an address on file with AAdvantage Marketing Programs in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Florida at the time the double elite qualifying miles or discount promotion code is issued.

Go here to register using the bonus code LHREQ. You can go here to read terms and conditions.

It’s been a busy week for at aadvantageGeek world headquarters, I’m looking forward to the weekend.   Hope you have a good one!

“Vacation Motel sign” Photo credit: Brent Moore on Flickr

American Airlines is offering 500 AAdvantage Miles when you book your vacation through AAVacations.com:

American Airlines Vacations offers great value at competitive prices. All of our vacation elements are offered as components, so you can design the trip that suits your interests. You can earn AAdvantage miles on your flight and 500 miles just for booking your trip on AAVacations.com.

Certain restrictions apply and be aware that you can’t earn the miles if you use AAdvantage Miles to pay for any portion of your package, go here for complete details.

And through April 20, 2011 you can save an 10% if you use promotion code TAKE10 when you purchase your vacation:

For a limited time, take an additional 10% off hotels, resorts, rental cars and activities with promo code TAKE10! No minimum purchase. No minimum stay. No limit to how much you can save. No kidding!

Think of it as a Vacation Stimulus Plan! There’s no limit to how much you can save or how many times you can use this coupon. Plus, this offer is combinable with already great specials throughout the world, such as free nights, reduced rates on flights and more.

Discount will be applied to total package price, excluding airfare, cancellation and change waivers, taxes, fees and insurance. Offer is valid for new reservations made between March 22 – April 10, 2011 and for travel between March 24 – December 31, 2011.

Go here to plan your vacation using promotion coupon code TAKE10, you’ll also find the full terms and conditions of the offer.

(Editor’s note:  They’re also offering a big sale that ends March 26, 2011, go here for complete details.)

“number four” Photo credit: Emiliano on Flickr

This latest offer is really an extension of the current quadruple AAdvantage Miles and 30% discount promotion that Budget is offering through February 15, 2011.  This latest offer is good through March 31, 2011.

Save up to 30% off every Budget rental with BCD # U072411.Earn even more with our quadruple miles offer, that’s 200 American Airlines AAdvantage miles per rental day! Simply rent a Budget vehicle for one or more consecutive days at participating airport locations in the US and Canada from September 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. To earn this great bonus mileage offer, mention coupon # MUAZ034 when making your advance reservation. And always remember to mention your BCD number and provide your AAdvantage number at time reservation or at the rental counter to receive your miles and discount.

Of course, terms and conditions apply:

• Quadruple miles valid on a qualifying rental of one or more consecutive days at participating Budget airport locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Bonus miles offer valid on all car groups.
• An advance 24-hour reservation is required.
• Offer may not be used with any other coupon, promotion or offer except your BCD discount # U072411
• The savings of up to 30% applies to the time-and-mileage charges only.
• Taxes, concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fee, customer facility charges ($10/contract in CA) and fuel charges are extra.
• Optional items such as LDW ($29.99/day or less except in Louisiana $49.99/day) and other surcharges may apply and are extra.
• Please mention coupon number MUAZ034 to receive bonus miles offer.
• Offer is subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times.
• Car rental return restrictions may apply.
• Offer subject to change without notice.
• Renter must meet Budget age, driver and credit requirements.
• Minimum rental age may vary by location.
• An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old.
• Rental must begin by March 31, 2011.

Go here to make your reservation or for more information.

Editors note: May 12, 2011 (Offer good through June 13, 2011. Use promotion code AADV30 when you purchase online.)

Save 30% on a New Admirals Club Membership
AAdvantage members can save 30% on a new individual annual Admirals Club membership when purchased online. Use promotion code AADV30 and click on the Recalculate button at time of purchase. Plus enter for a chance to win an Admirals Club One-Day Pass.

American Airlines is sponsoring a new “Transform Your Airport Experience With An Admirals Club Membership” sweepstakes with the winner getting a lifetime membership to the Admirals Club.  You even get a 20% discount code you can use on any new membership just for entering.

They’ve even put together a fancy, Flash driven micro-site explaining the benefits of Admirals Club membership.

Some details:

Enter for your chance to win a lifetime Admirals Club membership.
We’re offering one lucky traveler the chance of a lifetime, literally. Purchase an Admirals Club membership by December 15, 2010, and use promotion code “LIFE” at time of purchase for 20% off* a new annual membership. You will also be entered for a chance to win the comfort, assurance, and unparalleled service of an Admirals Club membership for life.

Read all about it here, get all the rules here, or go here to enter.

Editors note: May 12, 2011 (Offer good through June 13, 2011. Use promotion code AADV30 when you purchase online.)

Save 30% on a New Admirals Club Membership
AAdvantage members can save 30% on a new individual annual Admirals Club membership when purchased online. Use promotion code AADV30 and click on the Recalculate button at time of purchase. Plus enter for a chance to win an Admirals Club One-Day Pass.

Last month I wrote about my dilemma in trying to decide whether I should take advantage of a 20% Admirals Club membership discount that American was offering through the end of September or hold out to see if a better offer came along.  I went ahead and signed up rather than wait any longer (it was the now expired offer of 3,000 AAdvantage bonus miles that persuaded me).

Anyway, American has extended the promotion and is offering the same 20% percent discount if you sign up for a new Admirals Club membership by December 31, 2010.  Use promotion code NYE when you sign up online.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s also the time of the year for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world.  Since 2005, more than a million people have participated.  The purpose of the Komen Race for the Cure Series is to “raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease”.

American Airlines has been a partner of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for 26 years, and this year in support of their relationship, American is offering double miles for every dollar donated to the foundation and a 10% discount for travel to attend one of the 100 race events held in the Untied States and around the world.  This is from their “Join Us’ website:

As the official airline of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, American is pleased to offer a 10% discount off any published fare to your local Race. The discount applies to flights three days prior to your Race, and three days after. Reservations can be made on-line (using the booking tool on this page, or on the AA.com home page). Simply enter the appropriate code in the “Promotion Code” box. If you have not yet received information about your Race code, contact your local Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Affiliate Chapter. Reservations can also be made by calling our Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790, mentioning STARfile S20966

More details here about the discount code.

You can go here for donate to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or go here to learn how you can help or to find a race in your town.

If you’ve ever wanted to visit Tahiti, now is a good time to use your miles.  American and partner, Air Tahiti Nui, are offering a reduced mileage award to Tahiti that will cost you 20% fewer miles.  You must book your travel by October 15, 2010 and travel between September 15, 2010 and March 31, 2011.

Use Fewer Miles For Your Flight, Earn Miles For Your Hotel And Experience Tahiti

Travel between Los Angeles and Papeete, Tahiti for 20% fewer miles AND earn bonus miles when you stay with SPM Hotels in Tahiti

Flight Award Offer:

Airline:

Air Tahiti Nui

Award:

Reduced Miles Award

Dates:

Book between September 15, 2010 and October 15, 2010.

Travel between September 15, 2010 and March 31, 2011.

Offer:

For a limited time, AAdvantage members can book an Economy Class AAdvantage award for travel between Los Angeles and Papeete, Tahiti on Air Tahiti Nui for only 59,000 miles round-trip, or travel in Business class for only 99,000 miles round trip.

This is a savings of 16,000 miles round-trip in Economy Class and 26,000 in Business Class off the standard award!

Award travel embargo dates apply to travel in Business Class as follows:

Flights from Papeete, Tahiti to Los Angeles: December 18, 2010 – January 7, 2011.

Flights from Los Angeles to Papeete, Tahiti: December 18, 2010 – December 29, 2010.

To book your flight award reservation, contact American Airlines Reservations at 1-800-882-8880 ($20 AAdvantage ticketing charge applies).

Terms and Conditions:

Hotel group South Pacific Management is also participating by offering 2,500 bonus miles.  An advanced reservation is required using code AAS4P3-ABFFOC. Same dates apply.

Hotel Bonus Miles Offer:

Award:

2,500 AAdvantage bonus miles per stay

Dates:

Book between September 15, 2010 and October 15, 2010.

Complete your stay between September 15, 2010 and March 31, 2011.

Offer:

AAdvantage members who stay at any of the South Pacific Management Hotels listed below can earn:

• 2,500 AAdvantage Bonus Miles per stay

• A 4th night free

• Complimentary Daily American Breakfast for two

This offer is valid for all bungalows and room categories at the following Tahitian properties:

Manava Suite Resort Tahiti

Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa

Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa

Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa

Huahine Te Tiare Beach Resort

Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort

Manihi Pearl Beach resort

Advanced reservations are required using code AAS4P3-ABFFOC and may be made through your travel agent or directly with SPM hotels via email (res@spmhotels.pf), phone at 011-689-50-84-45 or fax at 011-689-43-17-86 (standard toll charges apply).

See all the details here.

Avis Award: Save up to 35% with every Avis rental plus earn up to 3,000 bonus miles

Dates: September 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 February 15, 2011 OFFER EXTENDED

Save up to 35% on all rentals with Avis in the US and Canada when you use your American Airlines Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number  K817165.

In addition, receive big miles depending on how long you rent with Avis :

• Rent for 1-2 days and receive 1000 bonus miles (plus your additional base miles)
• Rent for 3 days or more and receive 3000 bonus miles (plus your additional base miles)

Use coupon number MUAA022 and your AAdvantage number to receive your miles. Terms & Conditions apply.

Terms and Conditions

• 1000 and 3000 bonus miles are valid until December 31, 2010 February 15, 2011 on a qualifying rental at participating Avis airport locations in the United States and Canada.
• Offer of 1000 bonus miles is valid on daily and weekend rentals with a 1-2 day length of rental. Mention coupon MUAA022 to get this offer.
• Offer of 3000 bonus miles is valid on daily, weekly and weekend rentals with a 3 day minimum length of rental. Mention coupon MUAA022 to get this offer.
• Offer valid at participating Avis airport locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Offer valid on all car groups.
• An advance reservation is required.
• Offer may not be used with any other coupon, promotion or offer except your AWD discount.
• The savings of up to 35% applies to the time and mileage charges only. Use AWD K817165 to receive this discount.
• Taxes, concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fee, customer facility charges ($10/contract in CA) and fuel charges are extra.
• Optional items such as LDW ($35.99/day or less) and other surcharges may apply and are extra.
• Offer is subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times, including some online rates at Avis.com
• Car rental return restrictions may apply.
• Offer subject to change without notice.
• Holiday and other blackout periods may apply.
• Renter must meet Avis age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum rental age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old.

• Rental must begin by December 31, 2010. Extended till FEBRUARY 15, 2011