New Plat - no luggage tags ?
Jun 4, 2005 | 7:27 am
#1
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New Plat - no luggage tags ?
I recently completed the Plat challenge and received the Plat guide + AAdvantage Plat card in the mail.
However, I did NOT receive any luggage tags - will they be mailed separately or what is going on here ?
Jun 4, 2005 | 7:38 am
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Originally Posted by DutchMember
I did NOT receive any luggage tags - will they be mailed separately or what is going on here ?
Jun 4, 2005 | 7:38 am
#3
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Gold and Platinum have not received luggage tags for over two years now. Except for Million Milers.
Jun 4, 2005 | 8:38 am
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However, I did NOT receive any luggage tags - will they be mailed separately or what is going on here ?
PLT luggage tags were discontinued in February 2002. EXP tags were discontinued recently. Currently, only million milers (GLD/PLT/EXP) get luggage tags at MM milestones.
Jun 4, 2005 | 8:40 am
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Originally Posted by ESpen36
EXP tags were discontinued recently.
Jun 4, 2005 | 9:57 am
#6
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Originally Posted by ESpen36
EXP tags were discontinued recently.
Then again:
Originally Posted by vasantn
I was told in 3 separate follow-up conversations that there are no more EXP tags, and tags are only issued for MM milestones starting in 2005. After much argument they agreed to reorder tags for me since I had qualified in 2004 and never received them. Let's see if they actually appear.
I estimate that AA will save the huge sum of $100,000 annually by eliminating EXP luggage tags. Well, a penny saved, etc ...
I estimate that AA will save the huge sum of $100,000 annually by eliminating EXP luggage tags. Well, a penny saved, etc ...
Last edited by Yeti88; Jun 4, 2005 at 10:00 am
Jun 4, 2005 | 10:02 am
#7
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Surely by this poin t one of our number has requlified for EXP for 2005.... perhaps someone will shed light on whether or not EXP tags are gone.
Jun 4, 2005 | 10:26 am
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EXP luggage tags have NOT been discontinued.
Jun 4, 2005 | 10:31 am
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Ok, my bad. EXP tags apparently still exist.
Jun 4, 2005 | 9:04 pm
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Originally Posted by ESpen36
Ok, my bad. EXP tags apparently still exist.
Jun 4, 2005 | 9:06 pm
#11
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Tags? Tags? I ain't got no stinkin' tags.
Jun 4, 2005 | 9:25 pm
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Originally Posted by benjoe
Tags? Tags? I ain't got no stinkin' tags.
Just put enclose your regular platinum card in one of those cheap plastic tages they make at trade shows. Then keep reporting your card as lost to get more.
Jun 4, 2005 | 9:27 pm
#13
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LOL, smart idea 
Jun 4, 2005 | 9:37 pm
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Originally Posted by mvoight
You can make your own.
Just put enclose your regular platinum card in one of those cheap plastic tages they make at trade shows. Then keep reporting your card as lost to get more.
Just put enclose your regular platinum card in one of those cheap plastic tages they make at trade shows. Then keep reporting your card as lost to get more.
Jul 20, 2005 | 11:19 pm
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just to clarify...
OK, it's midnight and maybe i'm just thick.... but I just finished a PLAT challenge, AND I'm already Gold 1MM. So, which takes precedence? The fact that PLAT tags are no longer issued, or that I'm already a 1MM'r? Anyone got insight or predictions??! Will I get 'em? 