While I am an Executive Platinum and so AA is not sending me out the invitation to Concierge Key, not yet at least, they seemed to have fired out a lot of emails offering targeted status to various American Airlines flyers.

It seems AA flyers with no status have received a promotion to sign up for instant Gold status, and they get complimentary status till August 31, 2013 + 10 500-mile upgrades (just for registering!!). If they earn 6000 miles or points during April 29 and August 31, 2013, they get to keep the status till February 28, 2015. The flying needs to be on AA, BA, IB, QF and JA.

Some flyers have reported that they have received a similar platinum offer, where they have been offered 20 500-mile upgrades just to sign up, and if they earn 12,000 miles or points between now and August 31, 2013, they get to keep the status till February 28, 2015.

What’s more, there is EXP status for grabs as well for lucky few, who have been asked to fly just about 30,000 miles (or 30K EQPs) on the above airlines to keep the status till February 2015. Once they complete the 30K target, they receive the 8 eVIPs as well.

Loyalty Lobby has the details on all the T&C on his blog, which you may want to read up if interested. Also, there is a FlyerTalk thread which is discussing the mystery potion used to target flyers.

It turns out to be a very generous offer from American, and I can’t for the life of me figure out why would they offer status for lesser benchmarks like these. In case you’ve been targeted, do let me know if you’re up for the challenge or not?

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I know AAdvantageGeek already gave us all an advance notice that the new look of American Airlines would be revealed today, but today I got a mail from American Airlines stating that they will do an online microsite as well, which goes live at 0900 hours Central time at www.aa.com/newamerican. That is where I will be headed to check out the inauguration today. Hop on if you’re a fan!

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Just when I was getting a little anxious about how to retain my AA EXP status this year, since AA cut out the ORD-DEL flight which was a favourite, they came back with a bang. There is a reason I love AAdvantage over my home programs as well if possible. They really know how to take care of their elites very very well. So, with the new promotion, non-elites can become elites faster, and elites can earn 300% RDMs (100% EQMs+100% bonus RDMs + 100% promo EQMs). Non-elites will move to the elite promotion the day they move into the ranks, during this promotion period. And yes, non-elites will also earn double RDMs for the period Nov 16 – Nov 26.

Here is the new promotion that just showed up:

Special Thank You For Elite Status Members

We want to say thank you to our loyal customers for standing by us. So starting November 1st, every AAdvantage^® elite status member can earn double elite qualifying miles and points, and double miles until the end of the year.

Qualify for AAdvantage Elite Status Faster Than Ever!

Travel on American Airlines, American Eagle or the American Connection^® carrier anywhere we fly from November 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. You’ll earn double elite-qualifying miles and points every time you fly. It’s our way of saying “thank you” for your loyalty!

Earn Double Flight Miles.

And, as an exclusive offer for AAdvantage elite status members, you can also earn double flight miles for your travel on American Airlines, American Eagle or the American Connection carrier through the end of the year.

As an added bonus, you’ll earn double miles every time you fly on American Airlines, American Eagle or the American Connection carrier from November 16, 2012, through November 26, 2012. It’s our way of saying “thank you” for flying with us! [This is the text on the non-elite promotion]

Simply register using promo code AATHX prior to December 31, 2012, to receive your double flight miles and double elite qualifying miles and points.

Downright one of the most handsome promotions this year. You could sign up here with your AAdvantage account.

Cheers AAdvantage and American Air.

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