Frequency of 50% bonus AA miles sales
Jan 18, 2013, 11:41 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 129
Frequency of 50% bonus AA miles sales
Hi everyone. I am new to AAdvantage, having used BA for a number of years as my oneworld carrier for miles accumulation. At the end of 2012 there was a 50% bonus sale on AAdvantage miles, which for me was worth picking up because of attractive conversation rates on US-Asia flights.
Currently, there is a 15,000 bonus offered on purchase of 40,000 miles, equaling 38% bonus. I am tempted to pick this up because it would give me enough for another US-Asia in F. However I wonder, are 50% (or better) bonus offers on AAdvantage miles purchases are offered frequently? I will probably use the miles in the summer to book end of the year travel, so I have some time.
Currently, there is a 15,000 bonus offered on purchase of 40,000 miles, equaling 38% bonus. I am tempted to pick this up because it would give me enough for another US-Asia in F. However I wonder, are 50% (or better) bonus offers on AAdvantage miles purchases are offered frequently? I will probably use the miles in the summer to book end of the year travel, so I have some time.
Jan 18, 2013, 12:11 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold but PlatPro thanks to LPs
Posts: 4,439
It's really hard to predict when sales will occur. They make the timing unpredictable so (1) people won't wait for a sale if they are intending to make a purchase in the near future and (2) people will jump on a sale, once announced, since they have no way of knowing when the next one will come along.
Just Marketing 101. Buy-or-die.
Just Marketing 101. Buy-or-die.
Jan 18, 2013, 1:07 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: Skymiles (silver)
Posts: 16
AA ran a nearly identical promotion in January 2012 for the month. I bought up 40K + 15K bonus miles which helped with an award itinerary. Haven't seen it since until now. Otherwise I've just seen the 20% AAdvantage promotion a few times if you own an AA Citi card.
Jan 18, 2013, 3:40 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2001
Location: is everything...but...
Programs: dont matter anymore...
Posts: 3,019
The "big" sales have been at the end of the year for the last few years. They also always up the purchase limit from 40 to 60k at the end of the year.
Jan 19, 2013, 7:28 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,663
Last year there was an excellent promotion which I took part in: Get 50% extra bonus miles and also get a 15% discount on the purchase value of the miles.
If I remember correctly I purchased the 40k miles for around $ 935 + Taxes.
If I remember correctly I purchased the 40k miles for around $ 935 + Taxes.
Jan 19, 2013, 4:38 pm
#6
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Home: Arlington, VA; Home airports: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: Active: AA, UA, DL
Posts: 4,095
I highly suggest that people judge the quality of the promotions by calculating the effective cents per mile (CPM) after the bonuses have been factored in.
Right now the retail price of the miles is 3 cents. However, it is subject to change depending on what direction the winds are blowing. Note that my cynicism comes from being a member of Delta and seeing all the marketing tricks the SkyMiles team has pulled in the past few years.
Right now the retail price of the miles is 3 cents. However, it is subject to change depending on what direction the winds are blowing. Note that my cynicism comes from being a member of Delta and seeing all the marketing tricks the SkyMiles team has pulled in the past few years.
Jan 21, 2013, 3:43 pm
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 129
Thanks everyone. I think I'll pass on this one then and see what happens toward the end of the year.
Feb 1, 2013, 12:16 am
#8
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,533
...And it's back.
For A Limited Time Only: Earn Up To 30,000 Bonus Miles, A 50% Mileage Bonus
As we move towards the new American, and continue to modernize and innovate, we would like to share the excitement of our new look, with you - our valued customer. Now, through February 28, 2013, you can earn up to 30,000 bonus miles when you buy AAdvantage® miles.
For A Limited Time Only: Earn Up To 30,000 Bonus Miles, A 50% Mileage Bonus
As we move towards the new American, and continue to modernize and innovate, we would like to share the excitement of our new look, with you - our valued customer. Now, through February 28, 2013, you can earn up to 30,000 bonus miles when you buy AAdvantage® miles.
Feb 1, 2013, 12:27 am
#9
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,663
...And it's back.
For A Limited Time Only: Earn Up To 30,000 Bonus Miles, A 50% Mileage Bonus
As we move towards the new American, and continue to modernize and innovate, we would like to share the excitement of our new look, with you - our valued customer. Now, through February 28, 2013, you can earn up to 30,000 bonus miles when you buy AAdvantage® miles.
For A Limited Time Only: Earn Up To 30,000 Bonus Miles, A 50% Mileage Bonus
As we move towards the new American, and continue to modernize and innovate, we would like to share the excitement of our new look, with you - our valued customer. Now, through February 28, 2013, you can earn up to 30,000 bonus miles when you buy AAdvantage® miles.
Feb 1, 2013, 12:54 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: KYE
Posts: 4,156
...And it's back.
For A Limited Time Only: Earn Up To 30,000 Bonus Miles, A 50% Mileage Bonus
As we move towards the new American, and continue to modernize and innovate, we would like to share the excitement of our new look, with you - our valued customer. Now, through February 28, 2013, you can earn up to 30,000 bonus miles when you buy AAdvantage® miles.
For A Limited Time Only: Earn Up To 30,000 Bonus Miles, A 50% Mileage Bonus
As we move towards the new American, and continue to modernize and innovate, we would like to share the excitement of our new look, with you - our valued customer. Now, through February 28, 2013, you can earn up to 30,000 bonus miles when you buy AAdvantage® miles.
Last edited by edy4eva; Feb 1, 2013 at 12:56 am Reason: Saw it on the purchase miles page.
Feb 1, 2013, 1:00 am
#11
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,663
Feb 1, 2013, 8:58 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: AA EXP/LT PLT
Posts: 1,467
No interest in AA miles.
I would rather buy UA miles at 2.5 CPM if I have to buy some miles out right.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...es-2013-a.html
I would rather buy UA miles at 2.5 CPM if I have to buy some miles out right.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...es-2013-a.html
Feb 1, 2013, 9:26 pm
#13
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: AA Lifetime PLT , BA Silver , BD RIP , HH Gold, SPG / Marriott PLT , EF Subscriber
Posts: 6,702
Hi everyone. I am new to AAdvantage, having used BA for a number of years as my oneworld carrier for miles accumulation. At the end of 2012 there was a 50% bonus sale on AAdvantage miles, which for me was worth picking up because of attractive conversation rates on US-Asia flights.
Currently, there is a 15,000 bonus offered on purchase of 40,000 miles, equaling 38% bonus. I am tempted to pick this up because it would give me enough for another US-Asia in F. However I wonder, are 50% (or better) bonus offers on AAdvantage miles purchases are offered frequently? I will probably use the miles in the summer to book end of the year travel, so I have some time.
Currently, there is a 15,000 bonus offered on purchase of 40,000 miles, equaling 38% bonus. I am tempted to pick this up because it would give me enough for another US-Asia in F. However I wonder, are 50% (or better) bonus offers on AAdvantage miles purchases are offered frequently? I will probably use the miles in the summer to book end of the year travel, so I have some time.
Feb 2, 2013, 2:20 am
#14
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: Clubcarlson Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire AMB etc.
Posts: 252
How long does it take the bonus miles to post? Is it 5 days like in the T&C?
This could be an issue when placing an award on hold..
This could be an issue when placing an award on hold..