Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
The airline provided that which was contracted for
I guess the miles are always theirs to begin with (or some other legal loophole), so the fact that they didn't provide any to the purchaser is irrelevant, notwithstanding the fact that they specifically say that they come with the purchase (subject to actually flying, which the OP did) on their website:
Originally Posted by www.aa.com
Earn elite-qualifying AAdvantage miles when you fly on Cathay Pacific marketed and operated flights as well as Cathay Pacific codeshare flights operated by oneworld carriers and affiliates. Simply:
- Buy an eligible published fare ticket booked in an eligible code
- Fly an eligible route
Silly me who relies on AA's written statements!