wvillagegirl

I'm new to this forum and learned the hard way about asking questions about swapping/sharing miles (post was deleted).

Anyway, what's the best way to earn miles or obtain miles in the fastest way and most affordable? I'm trying to earn enough miles for a trip and don't feel like paying American $475 for 19k miles.

I appreciate any advice. Thank you!

tom911

Sign up for an AA credit card with a mileage bonus?

cover point

still would lag by a month though (Citi Advantage). You get a credit card and would have to wait for the first statement to post (after spending atleast $750)

grahampros

Other than flying, I've found the fastest way to get miles is a hotel partner points to miles transfer. I've typically found these miles post in a week or under.

All the other options I can think of, eshopping, etc can take upwards of 8 to 10 weeks to post.

kebosabi

AA Dining posts in about a week. Great program to earn miles for just eating at a local restaurant, bar, cafe, or even a fast food joint. I've gotten so used to this that I now ONLY eat at places that participate in this program.

oklAAhoma

I recommend the OP spend some time reading this forum. The info being sought is already here (and has been asked about multiple times).

For example, had the OP started with this sticky thread at the top of the forum, she'd have found a link to just what she is seeking...
"Help - I need xxx miles" consolidated thread ... and probably much more.

bdemaria

It is one thing to be a couple of thousand miles short for a trip, it is another to be 19K short. Before you start rushing around to earn more miles, have you checked the price of simply buying the ticket for this trip. Sometimes it is both easier and cheaper to buy the ticket.

dstan

The OP can also check out the wiki at:
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...r_Mileage_(AA)

...and I agree with bdemaria, too!

oklAAhoma

Yes! The wiki is another great source of information.

wvillagegirl

Thanks to all who responded and offered advice.

dealbuster

One option would be to open a Citi AA card, then call Citi and ask them to change your closing date to a few day from when you call. Then quickly spend $750. The miles should post a day or two after the statement closes.

gemac

19K worth of dining in a short time? If OP chooses this course, they would need to earn enough for a bigger seat in front.

kebosabi

Oops, I didn't catch that "need 19k miles" part...my bad.

steve32

Buy Gift Cards/Certificates, and you can easily crank that. Well, I could, but I already have elite dining and flying status, and pick the right promos, so...

Steve

gemac

If you're new to this forum, then surely you read the thread titled "Newcomers to this forum: PLEASE READ FIRST" that is at the top of every page. In it, it tells you that we expect you to try to find the answer to your question first, and only start up a new thread if that search is unsuccessful. One of the resources it suggests to find information is "Unofficial User's Guide" sticky at the top of every page. This contains links to all of this forum's "Master Threads", where we keep all the answers to frequently asked questions. Not surprisingly, your question is one of those, and the answers are contained in the ""Help, I need xxx Miles" and "by xxx" (consolidated)" thread listed there. See how easy? Three clicks and perhaps 10 minutes of reading would not only have taken you to all the answers you have gotten in this thread, but to many more that might have suited your needs better. Not only that, but you would have learned how to answer most of your questions for yourself, and would have learned that there are answers available here to questions that you never even knew enough to ask.
I strongly suggest that to get maximum benefit out of this forum and to significantly improve your flying experience, you become familiar with the valuable resources here and learn how to use them to answer your questions. If you can't seem to get the answer from AA.com, the Unofficial User's Guide, the Wiki, or search, feel free to post your question and the members here will do their best to provide an answer.