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Old Sep 9, 2014, 11:47 pm
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LaserSailor
 
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Originally Posted by inpd
Just so I understand. I buy the cheapest ticket I can (doesn't have to be JST-AOO). Then buy the Premier accelerator (is it always offered?) and then cancel it.

What is the typical cost to buy 1000 miles (I presume that's the smallest increment).
about 14 cpm for PQM by the accelerator route presently (SEP)

It will double by DEC, roughly

Originally Posted by inpd View Post
Right I'm hedging. AA has said they aren't going to be any changes in 2015 since they are focusing on merging with US. But if they do change in 2016, expect the announcements in early 2015 which gives me plenty of time to compare UA with AA and put all my spend on one of them.

expect the announcements in early 2015
I would count on a revenue system for AA. I would not count on an early 2015 notification

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