Originally Posted by AtomicLush

Not that it makes it any better, but I just received an email that I could use my miles for the elite boost/upgrade instead of cash.

"For a limited time, here's a special opportunity for you to use AAdvantage miles to secure Gold status or step up to Platinum elite status for 2019."

$799 or 80k miles for Gold
$1545 or 154.5k for Platinum

Thanks, but no thanks.