AA miles for downloading AAdvantage eShopping toolbar, searches etc.
Jun 8, 2010, 7:31 am
#61
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: BA Exec Blue, IHG Spire, HHonor Gold, Accor Platinum.
Posts: 966
I've downloaded the (cr*ppy) tool and found that here in the UK
1. If you choose the search results carefully and select a bone-fide US site, then the searched get points. (Faff though!)
2. To actually get the toolbar to show that you earn miles for shopping your PC must have the Region Settings for USA.
Not sure if they'll actually earn miles but at least the tool bar shows they will
Jun 8, 2010, 8:07 am
#62
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London
Posts: 6,265
Thanks for the tip. Had experienced the same problem, and thought it was purely a UK thing... but yeah, choosing a US based site from the search results will show 1 mile credit.
Jun 8, 2010, 9:11 am
#63
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,904
I'm a little confused. Should my May total be listed somewhere on the shopping site because I can't find it? I didn't receive my May miles or the 500 mile bonus. Now that it's June, the toolbar total is cleared to 0, as expected (have been traveling for a few weeks w/o the usual computer).
Jun 8, 2010, 10:13 am
#64
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
While free miles are nice and all, I value searches that actually give useful results much more. :-:
Jun 19, 2010, 10:07 pm
#65
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Diego
Programs: UA LTP, AA LTG, DL Plat, Marriott LTT, HH Diamond
Posts: 865
I'm just wondering again what a few persons have asked for those who say they have already received the 500 bonus miles (so I'll bump): how long did it take from download until they were in your account?
Also, when you received the download bonus miles, did the initial search miles show up with it?
Thanks,
FTF
Also, when you received the download bonus miles, did the initial search miles show up with it?
Thanks,
FTF
Jun 20, 2010, 8:51 am
#66
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,546
No miles have posted yet. Not even "Pending". Do they post directly to AA, or should they show up in the eShopping summary? I installed the toolbar May 22, so I'll give it a little more time before I complain.
I am using the toolbar on Firefox for Mac, in case it makes a difference.
I am using the toolbar on Firefox for Mac, in case it makes a difference.
Jun 21, 2010, 8:31 pm
#67
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
Mac?
What browser are you using?
On the toolbar to the far right is Help. It takes you to an FAQ page. On this page is:
Also, I use Firefox and indeed one can go to Tools > Add-ons and uninstall the toolbar.
On the toolbar to the far right is Help. It takes you to an FAQ page. On this page is:
Q. How do I uninstall the AAdvantage eShopping toolbar?
A. To uninstall, follow these steps: On the AAdvantage eShopping toolbar beside the AAdvantage eShopping logo you'll find a drop down menu arrow. Select AAdvantage eShopping toolbar Admin then select 'uninstall'.
If that doesn't work, you can also uninstall as follows:
To uninstall in Internet Explorer: Go to start -> Program files -> AAdvantage eShopping toolbar -> Uninstall
To uninstall in Firefox: Go to Tools -> Add-ons -> Select the AAdvantage eShopping toolbar and press uninstall
For the record, I see no option from the drop down reading "AAdvantage eShopping toolbar Admin".A. To uninstall, follow these steps: On the AAdvantage eShopping toolbar beside the AAdvantage eShopping logo you'll find a drop down menu arrow. Select AAdvantage eShopping toolbar Admin then select 'uninstall'.
If that doesn't work, you can also uninstall as follows:
To uninstall in Internet Explorer: Go to start -> Program files -> AAdvantage eShopping toolbar -> Uninstall
To uninstall in Firefox: Go to Tools -> Add-ons -> Select the AAdvantage eShopping toolbar and press uninstall
Also, I use Firefox and indeed one can go to Tools > Add-ons and uninstall the toolbar.
Jun 22, 2010, 4:41 am
#68
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Diego
Programs: UA LTP, AA LTG, DL Plat, Marriott LTT, HH Diamond
Posts: 865
No, I don't think you need to worry about any crossover - in fact, I don't think they even had a safari version (just IE and firefox). I installed the IE version, and it's not appearing on or affecting firefox.
FTF
FTF
Jun 23, 2010, 10:31 pm
#69
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Plano, Texas, USA
Programs: AA PPro, Hilton Gold, Lindy Award Winner (2013)
Posts: 503
I happen to think the bar is pretty much useless due to the many searches they have deemed invalid but...
While going to Entertainment.com to research aavacations (and a 5% discount), I was notified that purchasing through the site would earn me 18 miles per dollar. Considering I was looking for a trip to Las Vegas for five people and will be reimbursed for the other four traveling partners, this might prove to be a nice little download.
While going to Entertainment.com to research aavacations (and a 5% discount), I was notified that purchasing through the site would earn me 18 miles per dollar. Considering I was looking for a trip to Las Vegas for five people and will be reimbursed for the other four traveling partners, this might prove to be a nice little download.
Jun 26, 2010, 7:51 pm
#70
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Iowa / Puerto Rico
Programs: AA, Priority Club
Posts: 65
Purchases I made in May still show up as Pending. No 500 bonus miles yet. Their f.a.q. makes it sound like its 8 weeks until anything gets posted to AA.
Jun 26, 2010, 8:23 pm
#71
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, AA Advantage
Posts: 5,983
Thanks I just downloaded it last night.
Jun 30, 2010, 12:29 pm
#72
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 26
So has it been confirmed if we need to actually make a purchase in order to qualify for the 500 miles? I haven't bought anything, for I assumed that just downloading the toolbar and performing searches would give me the bonus miles.
I downloaded this toolbar around May 22nd, and have yet to receive the 500 miles.
I downloaded this toolbar around May 22nd, and have yet to receive the 500 miles.
Jun 30, 2010, 1:19 pm
#73
Join Date: May 2005
Location: FLL
Programs: DL ♦M MM|HH♦|Marr Slvr|CO UA AA US|Pri Cub Plat|SPG|Avis 1st|Htz 5*
Posts: 5,044
So has it been confirmed if we need to actually make a purchase in order to qualify for the 500 miles? I haven't bought anything, for I assumed that just downloading the toolbar and performing searches would give me the bonus miles.
I downloaded this toolbar around May 22nd, and have yet to receive the 500 miles.
I downloaded this toolbar around May 22nd, and have yet to receive the 500 miles.
Jun 30, 2010, 2:26 pm
#74
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 26
To be fair, the shopping portal site states that the miles should be received the typical 8 weeks after you earned them. So the miles I accumulated in May should pop up late next month.
I don't mind waiting, but I'd be a little ticked off if it turns out I really did need to purchase something through the portal to get the miles.
It also sounds like some people already received the bonus miles, which confuses me. o.O
I don't mind waiting, but I'd be a little ticked off if it turns out I really did need to purchase something through the portal to get the miles.
It also sounds like some people already received the bonus miles, which confuses me. o.O