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#1246
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 2
Hey all!! First time posting.
I'm currently a AA Plat. member via a challenge last year. I know I have until Feb 2014 to use it, so I'm thinking a mileage run might be in my best interest. I have 200 in gift cards, and another 400 in 'pay by credit card'. I know 600 isnt a LOT, but, with my status, is it worth doing? I'd be willing to chip more in if it meant another year of status. Although, would I get anywhere close to the 50k I need? Thoughts? insight? I appreciate it!
I'm currently a AA Plat. member via a challenge last year. I know I have until Feb 2014 to use it, so I'm thinking a mileage run might be in my best interest. I have 200 in gift cards, and another 400 in 'pay by credit card'. I know 600 isnt a LOT, but, with my status, is it worth doing? I'd be willing to chip more in if it meant another year of status. Although, would I get anywhere close to the 50k I need? Thoughts? insight? I appreciate it!
#1247
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
It's hard for any of us to tell you if this is worthwhile because we don't know how far you are away from requalifying at the 50K mark--that would carry you through February, 2015. If you have zero miles this year and only intend to fly one or two domestic trips, not sure it would be worthwhile to go all the way to 50K. If you're already at 30-40K for the year, or expect to fly that, I'd certainly make it a point to get to 50K just to hold onto the 100% bonus miles at that level.
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#1248
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Exploralist, Marriot Silver
Posts: 2,065
Reports on the internet generally suggest that you can churn after 18+ months, but I've seen at least one report of someone being denied after 2+ years since his last approval. So churning is possible, but there doesn't appear to be an official policy regarding the minimum interval. To increase your chances I might recommend applying for the AMEX if you last had the Visa or vice versa.
#1249
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: OKC, OK
Posts: 50
Is AA supposed to notify you when they change your seats?
I did not receive any notification from AA that they had changed my family's seats on our July 4 CDG-DFW flight. AA has changed equipment twice in the last 3 days. So my seats have changed from good to bad. I have not received any type of notification to check my seats.
#1250
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,361
Unfortunately no, AA won't notify you if there's been an equipment swap, which usually results in the musical chairs scenario you're describing. Call AA ASAP though and explain the situation, you booked early, picked good seats for your family, and now everything's mixed up. A phone AAgent might be able to do give you preferred seats, MCE, etc.
#1251
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: OKC, OK
Posts: 50
I did call last Friday. No desireable seats in MCE. I was assigned 2 preferred seats 10 rows in front of other 2 seats for no extra cost. Yesterday, AA changed back to 767 so I lost my preferred seats. Oddly, the computer did not reassign seats for 2 of my seats even though there were plenty of empty seats. I assume complaining to AA will get me nowhere??
#1252
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 33
In terms of award miles needed to fly, no. About the only reduction you'll see is for off-peak coach travel which would be 40K RT instead of 60K RT. With 100K, you have enough for two of those. That season runs Oct 15-May 15. If you don't want to fly in coach you'd have enough for one round-trip in business or two one-ways.
The big risk in using BA for award travel are their fuel surcharges which will run a couple hundred dollars across the Atlantic on a business class award. You want to stay on AA metal or with other partners that have a lower fuel surcharge (IB) or none at all (Air Berlin is one). If you have to book BA, the fuel surcharges would be much less from LHR to CDG than with a trans-Atlantic flight.
The big risk in using BA for award travel are their fuel surcharges which will run a couple hundred dollars across the Atlantic on a business class award. You want to stay on AA metal or with other partners that have a lower fuel surcharge (IB) or none at all (Air Berlin is one). If you have to book BA, the fuel surcharges would be much less from LHR to CDG than with a trans-Atlantic flight.
-WT
#1253
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Not here; there!
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 29,363
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"My other question was is it better to convert the AA miles into another partner's miles ...?"
How would you go about doing that?
"My other question was is it better to convert the AA miles into another partner's miles ...?"
How would you go about doing that?
#1254
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: AA, UAL
Posts: 545
Cheers!
#1255
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,409
I did call last Friday. No desireable seats in MCE. I was assigned 2 preferred seats 10 rows in front of other 2 seats for no extra cost. Yesterday, AA changed back to 767 so I lost my preferred seats. Oddly, the computer did not reassign seats for 2 of my seats even though there were plenty of empty seats. I assume complaining to AA will get me nowhere??
Complaining to AA may get you a few miles tossed your way, but I would do it more to express your displeasure/inconvenience. If we voice our concerns to AA, there's a higher likelihood that someone will address the issue in the future.
#1256
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 10,947
I did call last Friday. No desireable seats in MCE. I was assigned 2 preferred seats 10 rows in front of other 2 seats for no extra cost. Yesterday, AA changed back to 767 so I lost my preferred seats. Oddly, the computer did not reassign seats for 2 of my seats even though there were plenty of empty seats. I assume complaining to AA will get me nowhere??
#1257
In memoriam
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: AA EXP "Life is good! Really good.""
Posts: 4,923
COS bonus miles
Does AA only give 50% bonus miles for purchased First? And 1.5 Points per mile, but not 1.5 EQM?
I've been flying UA and believe they give 1.5 EQM per mile flown in paid First or Business.
Can this be?
I've been flying UA and believe they give 1.5 EQM per mile flown in paid First or Business.
Can this be?
#1258
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ea...s/american.jsp
AA institutes the EQP/EQM system to account for high spenders. EQM is just the base miles, or BIS miles. EQM is not affected by what fare you paid. That's where EQP comes in.
#1259
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MO
Programs: AA EXPLT
Posts: 430
How do I know how many EQP I've earned on any given flight segment? I buy many paid J or F tickets, and I'm trying to determine if I'm getting the EQP's that I think I should be receiving? My interpretation of my AA account lists the Miles earned and Bonus (which is based on elite status ranking), resulting in total MILES. I'm not seeing details on points earned.
Thanks
Thanks
#1260
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: TPA/SRQ
Programs: Hyatt Explorer, Marriott Titanium, AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, Avis Plus, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,692
Airport Lounges
I have been reading the terms and cant quite figure it out. I am flying AA for the first time in awhile. I have a two hour layover at ORD. I hve no AA status or AA credit card. Am I right that I can just buy a day pass to The admirals? and since I am flying First (booking code P) from ORD to TPA, can I get into the FL lounge?
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!