Originally Posted by
JFKLAX321
Not if you don't have the miles yet. It's less of an issue with AA since there aren't many transfer partners, but there are situations where it could be useful (e.g., Marriott transfers).
or if you are deciding between two destinations, depending on other factors that will get resolved quickly (hotel availability, going with others who have input, etc).
it would be less of an issue if the return of mikes and taxes worked automatically 100% of the time; for me, it’s only 80% and follow up required the rest of the time.