I saw on the OneWorld Mileage Based Awards on the AA Website.

http://www.aa.com/apps/AAdvantage/Vi...itemDescriptor =AAdvantagePartnersContent

I started to check into this and called AA. This would appear to be just what I am looking for.

FYI, the gal who answered the phone at AA was very helpful, and answered most of my questions. I am including the answers I got, in case you have the same questions.

You can land at Point A, and resume your travels from Point B (Open Jaw).

Also, the mileage for any segment is calculated from Point X to Point Y, and ignores any stop-over. For example, if you fly from Milwaukee to Shannon, Ireland through O'Hare, you will be charged only for the distance from Milwaukee to Shannon (3547 Miles), as opposed to Milwuakee to O'Hare (67 Miles) and O'Hare to Shannon (3588 Miles).

I looked into an itinerary to use with a "Zone-3 Distance Award" (9000 miles max), and it came out to 9060 miles. I modified it a bit, and it was still at 9002 miles.

My question is this....

Does anyone know the policies of OneWorld (and/or AA) for itineraries that are very slightly over the mileage limits for an Award?

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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