Folks,
Thanks for the advice. To clarify my question for those who asked, yes - I'd like to get an exception or variance due to the revenue I spend with AA. I do have some choice in carrier, so I could go elsewhere.
I would also think it would be silly to have to do a milage run or two in order to get it. This year I will fly between 80k and 90k Q-miles (estimating 75k-85k Q-points). As much time as I spend in the air, top-tier status is something I would appreciate.
When the year is ending, I'll add up what I've spent, and the flights I've flow and ask AA to consider it. Barring that - I guess I'll either switch or possibly make a milage run.
Here's one more question for ya'll in the know. If I pay cash to upgrade a full-Y fare ticket to business or first, will I get the extra Q-point bonus (25% or 50%)?
And if the answer to the above question is yes, any idea how much it costs to upgrade at the gate to business or F? (1/2 my flights don't even have a first class, let alone a business
Thank you all very much for your advice.
Pakse