Snake - You are "spot on" as they say in London... AA gives you lifetime Gold for 1 million miles no matter how you get here. So you are almost half way there my friend. (now if you keep getting the heave ho - then the miles won't do you much good will they?

And Spud brother if you want someplace to deposit the miles --- AA - acount number C****** - I will be happy to trade the rest of my info for your miles. HA.

Actually since you fly non-rev alot -- put the miles where you think people you might want to give certificates to -- for example a family member who flys out of Dallas or LGW or whereever.
Since the miles won't do you much good == assume you fly non-rev whenever you want. ANd if I understand the program correctly - you can't upgrade non-rev seats.

Just my $.02



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TANSTAAFL - but if you work it right, FF miles comes pretty close.