Originally Posted by
Renard
I am a bit confused...what does living in England have to do with the ability to redeem AA miles on BA flights that don't go to the USA? Anyone can redeem AA miles on BA flights that don't go to the USA.
He can't use them on awards to the States. He can use them elsewhere in the world. Living in england that would be interstinf to know for the OP..
Originally Posted by
Renard
Now this statement would have a lot of conditions wouldn't it?
Depends on your definition of "a lot." 10K points in 90 days, a fee, certain fare code. Nothing that is that hard to grasp. I did my PLT challenge in 2008 and it was a snap.
Originally Posted by
Renard
Don't you need to PAY to do the Plat challenge?
Yes. $200.
Originally Posted by
Renard
Don't you need to buy a expensive fare class Y tickets to get enough points to meet that plat challenge with just one RT TATL?
Depends of you definition of expensive. My DW and kiddos did a PLT challenge on a RT TATL for about $1000 each, including the fee.
How much would flying 50K miles of TATALs cost to earn status the traditional way? I suspect a bit more than $1K.
Originally Posted by
Renard
In subsequent years, doesn't one have to earn the plat the 'old fashion way' or pay to do the challenge again once has lost the plat status?
And how is PLT earned if you slog out 50K miles and don't qualify? OP seems to be set up to top tier status with which ever US based airline he chooses. Reaching mid-tier after only one TATL will make his life much easier.