SO YOU GOT A BUNDLE OF BONUS MILES, RECENTLY!
Apr 17, 2001, 3:45 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: WILD ANIMAL PARK (SAN), CA> GOLD-CO, MARRIOTT, HH, STARWOOD, HYATT,
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SO YOU GOT A BUNDLE OF BONUS MILES, RECENTLY!
OK we have a truckload of Miles with all the bonuses and Runs to placessometimes we didn't want to stay very long! What are we going to do with them?
As an PRESTIGIOUS ELITEs,we are 'suppose' to be upgraded automatically!
Will or would you use any of those 'easy' miles to upgrade, rather then depend on the 'automatic electronic' upgrades?
Upgrading internationally is probably the best use for them. Upgrading domestic flights on busy Holidays (weekends) might be the next best use or out of hubs, where 1st class seats are limited.
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As an PRESTIGIOUS ELITEs,we are 'suppose' to be upgraded automatically!
Will or would you use any of those 'easy' miles to upgrade, rather then depend on the 'automatic electronic' upgrades?
Upgrading internationally is probably the best use for them. Upgrading domestic flights on busy Holidays (weekends) might be the next best use or out of hubs, where 1st class seats are limited.
[This message has been edited by ROADRUNNER (edited 04-17-2001).]
[This message has been edited by ROADRUNNER (edited 04-18-2001).]
Apr 20, 2001, 10:20 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Oak Park, IL
Programs: AA 2 MM LIfetime Platinum, SPG Platinum, Hilton Silver, BA
Posts: 3,585
They are my "401K" travel fund. I have not used miles for upgrades. Am considering some for a high priced ticket to Mexico in the fall. If the price falls, I'll buy the ticket.
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Apr 21, 2001, 4:17 pm
#4
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Central New Jersey
Programs: UA-Platimum 2 MM, HH-Gold, MR-Lifetime Gold, Hyatt-Discoverist
Posts: 6,238
I generally use my miles on upgradable, but cheap international fares. Occaisionally, I will use them domestically for a transcon destination where I don't want to take the chance of not being upgraded. But given the frequent fare sales, I don't think I would ever use my miles for a free coach ticket 
Apr 21, 2001, 4:56 pm
#5
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Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 1,604
Well, I've accumulated over 1.6 million miles in the last year and here's what I'm doing:
Transfer 1 million to Marriott and Hilton (over 3 years.)
First class award to Brasil.
First class award for 2 to a VERY romantic place yet to be determined.
Bank the rest. I've got upgrade certs so the mileage upgrades hopefully won't be necessary.
Transfer 1 million to Marriott and Hilton (over 3 years.)
First class award to Brasil.
First class award for 2 to a VERY romantic place yet to be determined.
Bank the rest. I've got upgrade certs so the mileage upgrades hopefully won't be necessary.