FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - just 1,200 miles short -- any advice for a new PLAT member?

Mar 10, 2005 | 12:42 pm

#2

ricktoronto

Join Date: Aug 2002

Location: YYZ/MGA

Programs: AA 1MM Lifetime Gold, AA Platinum, WS Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold

Posts: 7,617

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecliftoncha

quick question for the wise:

i am AA PLAT and want to redeem a 30,000 caribbean ticket but only have 28,800... will AA make any allowances for me to redeem if i contact them differently? some arguments i can use:

** currently awaiting transfer of starwood points to american aadvantage
** platinum flyer who deserves a little leeway
** american mastercard holder with consistent monthly spend
** ________ (fill in the blank)

any/all help much appreciated, thanks!

I think saying "I bought the 1,200 points" will work best. I don't think they'll overdraw you 1,200. If the Starwood is in process and it is more than 1,200 maybe, don't hold your breath.