u/Icy-Plan145

I've got Platinum (not Platinum Pro) status because I got 2 free checked bags and free MCE (extra legroom) seats even on BE fares. My plans typically don't change so BE is fine.

AA recently changed things so you have to book main cabin and not BE to get free MCE seats.

I fly about 30 flights (15 RT) a year domestically and don't like using points for domestic. Avg RT flight cost is probably $175-$200. These are short 1.5-2hr flights.

I figure I save about $2700 in seat and bag fees annually (after the changes probably closer to $1600) by being Platinum status but the sacrifice is I get status by booking in AA hotel portal. The opportunity cost is not booking in C1 or Chase hotel portal and earning flexible currency. (I'm comfortable with the risk of booking hotels in a portal, won't do flights) I figure I spend about $4k on hotels annually.

Cons of no status: no free FC upgrades, no early boarding (board with CC holders so not the end of the world), no free 2nd bag (only an issue during ski season)

Pros of no status: not locked into AA (all airline prices from and to where I fly are almost always identical so this is kind of moot), FC paid upgrade is sometimes about the cost of a MCE seat and 2nd checked bag, not locked into AA hotel portal and can earn 40k C1 miles (for example)

I'm leaning towards not going after status. If you made it this far haha is that what you'd do? Did I miss anything?

Does anyone know if it's been announced if status members will get any sort of discount for MCE seat selection? For example Platinum used to get MCE for free but as of the 18th will have to pay and I'm wondering if it'll be the same cost as someone with no status?

Don't live in Utah but make trips there. I feel like this is a near perfect combo for Alta/Snowbird.

I've gone to wallet like the internet says and there is no option anywhere to toggle default payment either in the list of cards or when I hit edit card. Anyone know how to do this?

The $10 Lyft credit never works for me. Both last month and this month I realized it was reversed despite showing in the Lyft app. Who would I contact about this Lyft or Chase? Anyone run into this?

My card is only associated on this account and it's the default payment. I'm not using Apple/Samsung pay or anything like that

I've ordered from them before and it shipped fast. Placed an order for a jacket going on 10 days ago (website says ships 1-3 biz days) and it still hasn't shipped. Called and left a message as well as sent an email and have gotten no response. Anyone have experience with how to get in contact with them?

I've ordered from them before and it shipped fast. Placed an order for a jacket going on 10 days ago (website says ships 1-3 biz days) and it still hasn't shipped. Called and left a message as well as sent an email and have gotten no response. Anyone have experience with how to get in contact with them?