Individual or family account
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,135
Individual or family account
Guys
I have two people in my family who are accumulating miles the traditional route by flying about 1-2 times a year international. It's a slow pace which will get them a free flight every 3 years or so
Does it make sense to join their accounts into a family account or let them continue individually? I know just know of one pro that it's easier to manage and a free flight becomes available sooner - any cons?
Thanks
I have two people in my family who are accumulating miles the traditional route by flying about 1-2 times a year international. It's a slow pace which will get them a free flight every 3 years or so
Does it make sense to join their accounts into a family account or let them continue individually? I know just know of one pro that it's easier to manage and a free flight becomes available sooner - any cons?
Thanks
#2
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 446
Are you talking about a BA family account? I don't believe AA offers such a thing. The closest AA has is the business extraa account, but that's more of an add-on rather than an either-or proposition.
#4
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,265
You can't combine accounts with AA. Doesn't matter the relationship. No combining.
#6
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
BAEC offers family accounts; AA does not.
(Hilton used to offer "Mutual fund Accounts"; fortunately, existing ones continue being HHonored. The pro with this is both members have status gained from the combined account activity - I am doubtful AA sees something like this - e.g. granting me and Lady JDiver EXP based on my activity - as desirable.)
(Hilton used to offer "Mutual fund Accounts"; fortunately, existing ones continue being HHonored. The pro with this is both members have status gained from the combined account activity - I am doubtful AA sees something like this - e.g. granting me and Lady JDiver EXP based on my activity - as desirable.)
#7
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Anywhere
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 674
Can you imagine the divorce proceedings?
Mr GettingDivorcedFF gets to keep 50% of the 401k, relinquishes 20% of equity in the house in exchange for getting the LT PLT on AA.
Mr GettingDivorcedFF gets to keep 50% of the 401k, relinquishes 20% of equity in the house in exchange for getting the LT PLT on AA.
#8
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
I've read posts in the past of spouse demanding FF account benefits as it is. I've even heard of spousal privileges to family passes also being "negotiated" after a split.
#9
In Memoriam
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: dallas texas usa
Programs: aa plt 4.9MM LTAC
Posts: 14,828
Guys
I have two people in my family who are accumulating miles the traditional route by flying about 1-2 times a year international. It's a slow pace which will get them a free flight every 3 years or so
Does it make sense to join their accounts into a family account or let them continue individually? I know just know of one pro that it's easier to manage and a free flight becomes available sooner - any cons?
Thanks
I have two people in my family who are accumulating miles the traditional route by flying about 1-2 times a year international. It's a slow pace which will get them a free flight every 3 years or so
Does it make sense to join their accounts into a family account or let them continue individually? I know just know of one pro that it's easier to manage and a free flight becomes available sooner - any cons?
Thanks
they can get 1 award ticket w/a 1way from each acct & buy one...w/o out waiting for 2 awards.....may also be easier to get 1 for their desired dates...
#10
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: MSY
Programs: AA Plat Pro, UA Plat, VS Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 2,531
Typically the argument is that if the spouse flew for work, frequent flyer miles were part of his compensation, and are therefore community property in states that recognize that regime.
#11
In Memoriam
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: dallas texas usa
Programs: aa plt 4.9MM LTAC
Posts: 14,828
ps....teach them to churn cc's...