Originally Posted by jeffreyt
Another variable not talked about is the availability to the top-tier members of the programs inventory that is not available to lower tier memebers. I have found this to be the case at both Delta and American. At Delta, I could have relative ease redeeming awards when I was platinum. But as silver, it's much harder. The same when I moved my business to American. I have noticed it progressively easier as I moved up the elite level ladder. As a EXP, I could have had 2-round trip tickets this weekend LAX-LHR. I almost did it, except then I realized I had a dinner to be at last night.
AA Plats I assume are out of the loop on that perk ?
No biggie as AA comes through mighty fine with some minor flexibilty more often then not.
I don't want to fly 100 k with AA anymore it is to much work and frankly not as much fun as it was in the 90s through 2001
I did it for years on UA.The lost baggage,the expiring certs,CS problems.
Today I am happy as I travel slightly less and earn just as a many miles and points thanks to all the outstanding partnerships AA and other airlines offer today.I still maintain despite my satisfaction with AA I keep active in a variety of programs for when for whatever reason they can't produce or don't serve a particular market well.Like the stock market diversify
