Originally Posted by
ScreenGuy
I have many AA miles and I've historically had trouble spending them as I usually end up right around the mark to requalify for platinum each year.
From that, it's not clear if you actually have surplus AA miles, although it does appear you have balanced AA spending/earning/Plat requal. If you don't have surplus miles, don't do it. (This from an AA million-miler and HHonors Diamond.)