Originally Posted by JGR01
You got it right .. tho there is no need to even worry about Q-miles for the challenge! They are not applicable.
No, but presumably they come in handy for when I'd like free flights and upgrades?
Originally Posted by JGR01
You may want to do a search .. EEEK . to double check when you start getting the Double miles bonus? Is it ON the flight that you make PLT-Lite or on the NEXT flight. Your calculation shows you expect it on the flight you MAKE PLT-Lite.
My assumption was based on my...eeek...search of this forum.
Originally Posted by JGR01
Also .. ex-LHR should you wish to use your new-found PLT-Lite status for access to the BA lounges when doing other OneWorld traveling . you need the new CARD! The Lounge Dragon there cannot (do not?) lookup you status online. There is a thread about lounge access for newly minted tiers .. get a printout from AA or some evidence for the BA ladies.
Discovered this one in my search as well. Luckily, won't impact me until later -- I'll be travelling with AA when I make PLT, and don't have any upcoming travel shortly after my qualifying trips.
I'm a long-time UA 1K who won't requalify this year (I'll make 2P unless they run some special promotions that make mileage running worthwhile). That, in combination with the PLT challenge and the £198 all-in fares from LHR-JFK mean that it's really attractive for me to move my business over to AA...
...but it does mean learning a whole new FFP.