Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
I would suggest that 12,500 miles is worth more than $150 rather than the miles being worth less than $150. To purchase 12,000 miles would cost $384.75
Of course, the miles aren't by definition worth what AA charges. They're worth whatever they're worth to the individual customer. In real terms (i.e. actual, imminent spending that's replaced by mileage redemption), I rarely exceed 1 cent/mile, so I wouldn't pay the fee. OP's mileage may vary.