The Great AA Mileage Race to "D-Day" (MM change day) - 12/1/11
Nov 25, 2011, 5:31 pm
#1171
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: DCA/RIC
Programs: HH LTD, AA LTG
Posts: 1,015
You can stay at a Hilton Hotel, select Fixed miles and link your FF account and will get 500 miles.
Nov 25, 2011, 6:02 pm
#1172
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: GSP
Posts: 175
This. The change has little effect on you, since you are merely 1 flight away from the MM point. Any AA flight at any time will put you over.
The same cannot be said for those that are a few hundred thousand miles away or don't fly much and want MM status. They will want to points binge before the change.
The same cannot be said for those that are a few hundred thousand miles away or don't fly much and want MM status. They will want to points binge before the change.
Nov 25, 2011, 6:05 pm
#1173
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,699
I thought the ideal goal was to cross over the one million mile mark after December 31st for an extra bonus
Nov 25, 2011, 6:08 pm
#1174
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Surely you do intend to fly AA next year? What am I missing that you're in such a rush to hit 1MM now?
Nov 25, 2011, 6:10 pm
#1175
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: AA PLT 2MM
Posts: 2,026
OP is crossing 1 million, not 2 million. There is nothing to be gained from delaying the crossing of the million mile mark. In fact, you lose the ability for the 35,000 mile reward to count towards LT PLT if you wait (but, if OP rarely flies, it's a moot point because he'll never get to 2 million anyway).
Nov 25, 2011, 6:14 pm
#1176
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 467
Don't you get systemwides for passing 1MM with a Brazil address? Why in the world would you want to hit 1MM in December when you'll get an extra 12 months for systemwides that post in January? That changes the expiration from February, 2013, to February, 2014.
Surely you do intend to fly AA next year? What am I missing that you're in such a rush to hit 1MM now?
Surely you do intend to fly AA next year? What am I missing that you're in such a rush to hit 1MM now?
Nov 25, 2011, 6:21 pm
#1177
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Nov 25, 2011, 6:40 pm
#1178
Formerly known as cagalindo
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MCO TPA
Programs: Citi AA/HH/TYP Amex SPG/HH & Chase SP/PC
Posts: 1,335
just buy 1k ^
Nov 25, 2011, 6:45 pm
#1179
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,546
Buying 1000 miles would be around USD 60. Definitely worth if for the 4 evips, if OP thinks nothing else will post in the next few days. eShopping could work, given that most retailers post using the purchase date. I'd hate to rely on that though.
Nov 25, 2011, 7:00 pm
#1180
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: AA SPG Amex
Posts: 4,644
Don't you get systemwides for passing 1MM with a Brazil address? Why in the world would you want to hit 1MM in December when you'll get an extra 12 months for systemwides that post in January? That changes the expiration from February, 2013, to February, 2014.
Surely you do intend to fly AA next year? What am I missing that you're in such a rush to hit 1MM now?
Surely you do intend to fly AA next year? What am I missing that you're in such a rush to hit 1MM now?
Nov 25, 2011, 7:02 pm
#1181
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Curitiba, Brazil
Programs: AA 1MM, A3 Diamond, A-Club Platinum, Hertz Gold
Posts: 59
Nov 25, 2011, 7:06 pm
#1182
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Curitiba, Brazil
Programs: AA 1MM, A3 Diamond, A-Club Platinum, Hertz Gold
Posts: 59
I do know Eagles, the problem is that being in Brazil, they have to be international flights to the US.
After adding miles for so long, I have been using my miles lately instead of buying the tickets.
My next trip to Vegas will be on miles and I can't get another vacation until 2013
After adding miles for so long, I have been using my miles lately instead of buying the tickets.
My next trip to Vegas will be on miles and I can't get another vacation until 2013
Nov 25, 2011, 7:07 pm
#1183
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Curitiba, Brazil
Programs: AA 1MM, A3 Diamond, A-Club Platinum, Hertz Gold
Posts: 59
Nov 25, 2011, 7:10 pm
#1184
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Curitiba, Brazil
Programs: AA 1MM, A3 Diamond, A-Club Platinum, Hertz Gold
Posts: 59
And by the way, will these bought miles count towards the 1 MM mark??
Thanks for the tip!
Last edited by mp1007; Nov 25, 2011 at 7:16 pm Reason: included information
Nov 25, 2011, 7:21 pm
#1185
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP / LT PLT / 3MM, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 35,492
Only if they are purchased before December 1, 2011.
