Originally Posted by
theroyalwe
If it is revenue based, will it help that 90% of my flights will be booked only a few days out? I imagine they will cost more, which would then earn status faster? I'm going to be able to select my own flights, and while they prefer layovers if it makes a major difference in cost I will be able to choose at the time. It does sound like AA is my best bet from PHL so I'll plan on using them as a standard.
@JMGPhila; thanks for the info on the GE stuff. I'm expecting an update on my interview within the next few days. Once I switch positions I'll have a few days off and see if I can just go and do a walk in.
The following does not completely apply as I have been corrected!!! THE MULTIPLIERS ARE INCREASED DEPENDING FFP STATUS LEVEL!
Certainly it will help if your company reimburses or somehow covers the cost. But on a 2,000 miles flight for those in economy that costs $200, loses 1,800 miles not going in the bank, as opposed to distance-based. A few days out, the economy traveler will still be earning, what, a third the distance-based at very most? This is assuming its 1 mile earned per $1 USD spent. I forget if its 1 0r 2 miles. I think its 1.
Each bump in class gets a multiplier, with First getting a x5, I believe.
An AAdvantage program credit card helps boost if booked with it, of course. 2 miles per $1 plus the fare-based earned miles? Yes, please..