Originally Posted by rikahlberg
The lifetime status is calculated based on all miles earned, not just qualifying miles. So, yes, a big purchase of flowers from FTD with the 10 miles per dollar award would count...
It's even a bit better. Elite AAdvantage members get 200 extra miles per purchase from FTD and two of the other three AA flower partners. So, ten $40 flower purchases would do the job.
If you don't have anyone to send flowers to, feel free to PM me for a suggestion.