Public evidence of possible changes to Million Miler Program?
Apr 29, 2011, 9:24 am
#601
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: BOS
Programs: Recovering AA flyer, LT PLT 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,543
Hm...
I'm at 1.6M and 2M has been part of the retirement plan, basically looking for lounge access whatever class Mrs. Sinanju and I happen to be flying in the later years. I have time to get there if only BIS miles count, but it will certainly take longer.
It would certainly make Citi's product less attractive than it already is and would require a rethink on what sort of leverage one gets accumulating hotel points vs miles. If the hotel points provide better leverage per dollar, the Citi card potentially drops out altogether as the backup the the SPG Amex and perhaps the SPG Amex is traded for an HHonors card...
/Hm...
I'm at 1.6M and 2M has been part of the retirement plan, basically looking for lounge access whatever class Mrs. Sinanju and I happen to be flying in the later years. I have time to get there if only BIS miles count, but it will certainly take longer.
It would certainly make Citi's product less attractive than it already is and would require a rethink on what sort of leverage one gets accumulating hotel points vs miles. If the hotel points provide better leverage per dollar, the Citi card potentially drops out altogether as the backup the the SPG Amex and perhaps the SPG Amex is traded for an HHonors card...
/Hm...
Apr 29, 2011, 9:45 am
#602
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 307
Yup. If credit card miles are out, the Citi card will be the first thing to go unless they do something else to make it more attractive.
Apr 29, 2011, 9:51 am
#603
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,037
I know - you don't even get double miles for AA purchases. Without counting toward lifetime status, and now that the bonuses are waning, this card could become a real dog.
Apr 29, 2011, 10:21 am
#604
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,524
Apr 29, 2011, 10:24 am
#605
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Always on vacation
Programs: aa exp - spg gold - Hyatt Diamond - HH Gold
Posts: 6,007
My dilema is that I'm so close that if they made the change to BIS today it would still be possible for me to qualify in a few months or less. I would prefer to qualify early January for the SWUs but will wait for any announcement before making any decision about what to do.
Apr 29, 2011, 10:40 am
#606
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Always on vacation
Programs: aa exp - spg gold - Hyatt Diamond - HH Gold
Posts: 6,007
I bought into AMR when it was $3,25- and went long. Should have sold it when it went to $10,- last March. Crazy, I know. Then again, I also bought heavily into SIRI at $0,0675/share and IBM at $98,-/share. I guess I will ditch AMR after it rebounds from the second dip in our Great [not-a-depression] Recession.
OK back to the regular program about the speculation and those who whine about the speculation. Just keep it from getting personal
Apr 29, 2011, 11:15 am
#607
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,281
Just curious as to what lounge access has to do with LT Plat?
Apr 29, 2011, 11:38 am
#608
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Fort Worth, Tx
Programs: My views are strictly my own and do not reflect the views of any company.
Posts: 339
In the interest of keeping my reputation and reliability intact... my fingers are frozen until further notice. I stand by my comments as of the date I made them.
Apr 29, 2011, 11:39 am
#609
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: You have to ask?
Programs: AA EXP 2MM
Posts: 1,102
Apr 29, 2011, 11:42 am
#610
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP 1.5MM, Asiana Club Silver, KE Morning Calm, Hyatt Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 7,161
LT Plat essentially also means LT oneworld Sapphire. It may not give a LT PLT holder a lifetime AC access except for discounts, but it gives them lifetime of oneworld lounge privileges when traveling on int'l itineraries.
And considering most of those lounges are far superior to ACs, it is (was?) a good deal to reach LT PLT if you do lots of int'l travel.
And considering most of those lounges are far superior to ACs, it is (was?) a good deal to reach LT PLT if you do lots of int'l travel.
Last edited by kebosabi; Apr 29, 2011 at 11:50 am
Apr 29, 2011, 11:42 am
#611
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA LT PLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,564
Apr 29, 2011, 11:55 am
#612
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,524
LT Plat essentially also means LT oneworld Sapphire. It may not give a LT PLT holder a lifetime AC access except for discounts, but it gives them lifetime of oneworld lounge privileges when traveling on int'l itineraries.
And considering most of those lounges are far superior to ACs, it is (was?) a good deal to reach LT PLT if you do lots of int'l travel.
And considering most of those lounges are far superior to ACs, it is (was?) a good deal to reach LT PLT if you do lots of int'l travel.
Getting to 1MM has some great benefits for sure, but due to all the international travel I do, LT PLT is definitely something to look forward too. Too bad I'm 997k away and the MM changes are coming up potentially.
Apr 29, 2011, 12:07 pm
#613
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Always on vacation
Programs: aa exp - spg gold - Hyatt Diamond - HH Gold
Posts: 6,007
Apr 29, 2011, 12:19 pm
#614
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: BOS
Programs: BA GLD for LIfe, AA PLT 2 MM miler, B6 Mosaic, Star GLD; HH Diamond; Marriott PLT, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,368
They get OneWorld lounge access when traveling internationally.
I'm both LT PLT and BA Gold, but I steer some trips to BA miles so that I can remain Gold. Interesting.
Apr 29, 2011, 12:26 pm
#615
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: *G, SPG, OW Sapphire
Posts: 2,565
BA can be stingy, but you are allowed in as a OW Sapphire. I was in LHR's Cathay Pacific lounge just two months ago on an AA itinerary and it was far superior than AA's offering.