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As far as US airlines go, American is in the unique position of having co-branded credit cards with two issuers. This came after the merger of American and US Airways, as American’s credit cards were issued by Citi, while US Airways’ credit cards were issued by Barclays. American made the decision to have a non-exclusive…

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Diamond
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@Ben you wrote an article in January regarding the Oneworld Upgrade scheme, I see AA are offering miles to upgrade with Qantas, no reciprocal arrangements yet but I see on the oneworld website they are moving forward with the scheme;
https://upgrade.plusgrade.com/offer/AmericanAirlines
https://www.oneworld.com/news/2024-06-03-oneworld-alliance-celebrates-25-years-of-excellence-and-outlines-enhanced-customer-focus


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 Mike
(@Mike)
Joined: 2 years ago

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Just last week, I was just approved for the Aviator Red at 60K miles. Is there any way to request the 70K mile offer instead?


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Diamond
(@benjaminguttery)
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Nope.


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 john
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Joined: 2 years ago

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how long does it take for them to post the $99 annual fee charge so that i can pay it and get the miles? i have had the cc open for a little while already and no posting of the $99 fee. please advise.


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(@The budget Traveler)
Joined: 2 years ago

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I reviewed the card, then made my first purchase ($5.13) and paid the $99 fee all with a week of receiving the card and before ever getting my first statement.

Then I called CS to inform them of the purchase and payment. The CS rep updated my acct and bonus points came in 2 weeks after our conversation.

You have to be the one to initiate the fee payment especially if you want your points sooner than later.


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(@Isabel)
Joined: 2 years ago

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How often can you apply for this card after product changing to a no fee card to receive the bonus?


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 BE
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Although the $90 membership fee is waived for the first year, they institute an immediate denial should you drop the card and then apply again later before you pony up with the annual fee -- this is a forever denial that will not be removed from their system.
This is why I was denied recently. After being denied within minutes, I called for reconsideration and was told point blank that it was because I did not use it repeatedly and/or hold a credit balance and because I cancelled before I paid the $90 membership fee due after one year. Unfortunately, I did state this to them when asked why I cancelled it (a surprise charge on the card). However, at the time I did not remember it was not a "no fee" card after the year-long grace period.
This stays on their/your records, and an applicant's stellar credit rating is not considered in the decision. This is a retaliatory response from them because my guess is that this is done frequently by other "unwelcome customers." Doesn't make me feel very warm and fuzzy about AA either. The person I spoke with seemed to be reading from a script and had no qualms about telling me why. She said it goes straight to reconsideration, which prompts an immediate denial should this situation be evident.


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