Originally Posted by
gmid2006
So if I want to transfer miles from my brother's American or United airline account into my American or United account, I would have to pay American or United airline their 1-1.5 cents per mile plus $30 fee? I assume there is no way to get around this? Thanks
There's no way to get around the fees. Occasionally, the airlines will have promos where they offer either discounted fees or bonus miles for buying or transferring.
Note that it is often cheaper to buy miles from AA then to transfer them. AA has the following promo for buying right now:
Originally Posted by AApromo
Between now and January 31, 2011, when you buy the AAdvantageŽ miles you need to book your travel now, you'll earn up to 15,000 bonus miles.
Purchases of 2,000-5,000 miles will earn 500 bonus miles. Purchases of 6,000-11,000 miles will earn 2,000 bonus miles. Purchases of 12,000-39,000 miles will earn 4,000 bonus miles. Purchases of 40,000 miles will earn 15,000 miles.