TWA LIfetime Miles Transfered to AA?
Dec 17, 2001, 1:45 pm
#1
Original Member
Original Poster
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Programs: AA 2MM Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,349
TWA LIfetime Miles Transfered to AA?
My AA "program-to-date" mileage balance just increased very significantly. Furthermore, I cannot see any activity posted to justify the increase. Also, the amount of the increase is virtually the same as the amount of my my TWA lifetime miles.
A while ago there was a lot of controversy in FT as to whether or not the TWA "program-to-date" miles would count toward the same on AA. Although the president of AAdvantage (Bruce Chemmel?) indicated that those miles would count, his wording in the online transcript was a bit vague which I believe caused all the controversy in the first place.
Since the only TWA miles of mine to initially get transfered into AAdvantage were
"current" miles, I assumed the lifetime TWA miles would not count. Can anyone shed some light on this?
A while ago there was a lot of controversy in FT as to whether or not the TWA "program-to-date" miles would count toward the same on AA. Although the president of AAdvantage (Bruce Chemmel?) indicated that those miles would count, his wording in the online transcript was a bit vague which I believe caused all the controversy in the first place.
Since the only TWA miles of mine to initially get transfered into AAdvantage were
"current" miles, I assumed the lifetime TWA miles would not count. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Dec 17, 2001, 1:59 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum (3MM), QF Lifetime Gold, Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum, Ex-Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 7,541
TWA then current miles supposedly counted towards AA lifetime miles, albeit there was some discussion that TWA Lifetime miles (used but not then current) would also count...which maybe they are doing?
Dec 17, 2001, 3:51 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: St. Louis, MO - AA PLT/2.98MM (Lifetime PLT), Delta PM, SPG Gold, AMEX Plat
Programs: TW Elite (RIP), CO OnePass
Posts: 1,923
I haven't had any type of jump lately.. but I do hope the TWA Lifetime miles do transfer... it would put me over 1MM.
How many miles did your count jump?
Greg
How many miles did your count jump?
Greg
Dec 17, 2001, 4:44 pm
#4
Original Member
Original Poster
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Programs: AA 2MM Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,349
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by GregL:
I haven't had any type of jump lately.. but I do hope the TWA Lifetime miles do transfer... it would put me over 1MM.
How many miles did your count jump?
Greg</font>
I haven't had any type of jump lately.. but I do hope the TWA Lifetime miles do transfer... it would put me over 1MM.
How many miles did your count jump?
Greg</font>
My "program-to-date" account balance jumped roughly 370,000 miles. But nowhere can I find an explanation. I'm almost positive that it's a result of my old TWA miles.
Now, I'm just 15,000 miles short of lifetime Gold!!
[This message has been edited by Neal (edited 12-17-2001).]
Dec 17, 2001, 5:01 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Baltimore/Washington, USA
Programs: AA LT Platinum, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 3,076
TWA program miles that were transferred over DO count towards AA program miles.
1 million AA program miles DO = lifetime GOLD!!!
1 million AA program miles DO = lifetime GOLD!!!
Dec 17, 2001, 5:29 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Melbourne, FL
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 263
My lifetime TWA just posted. Went from AA 800K to lifetime 1.5 million. 
Havenot gotten any formal notice yet.
Havenot gotten any formal notice yet.
Dec 17, 2001, 5:38 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Where the West begins !
Posts: 987
Aviator history miles are being transfered this week into the AAdvantage account for the purposes of updating program to date miles only. These will be used for end of year eligiblity consideration of elite status. None of these miles will effect the award eligible counter.
Dec 17, 2001, 6:28 pm
#8
Original Member
Original Poster
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Programs: AA 2MM Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,349
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Island:
Aviator history miles are being transfered this week into the AAdvantage account for the purposes of updating program to date miles only. These will be used for end of year eligiblity consideration of elite status. None of these miles will effect the award eligible counter.</font>
Aviator history miles are being transfered this week into the AAdvantage account for the purposes of updating program to date miles only. These will be used for end of year eligiblity consideration of elite status. None of these miles will effect the award eligible counter.</font>
Dec 17, 2001, 6:35 pm
#9
Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 6,084
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Island:
Aviator history miles are being transfered this week into the AAdvantage account for the purposes of updating program to date miles only. These will be used for end of year eligiblity consideration of elite status. None of these miles will effect the award eligible counter.</font>
Aviator history miles are being transfered this week into the AAdvantage account for the purposes of updating program to date miles only. These will be used for end of year eligiblity consideration of elite status. None of these miles will effect the award eligible counter.</font>
Do you know if this is how it's supposed to be? Thanks.
[This message has been edited by Eugene (edited 12-17-2001).]
Dec 17, 2001, 6:48 pm
#10
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 63,609
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Neal:
Yes, but what does "to date" miles have to do with qualifying for elite status this coming year? Could you please clarify?
</font>
Yes, but what does "to date" miles have to do with qualifying for elite status this coming year? Could you please clarify?
</font>
So if you've flow 30k in TWA metal and 70k on AA/oneWorld, you may qualify for EXP.
Dec 17, 2001, 7:19 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Katy, TX
Programs: AA - PLT(2MM); DL - PM(2MM); Hilton - Gold; Marriott Bonvoy- Titanium; Hyatt - Platinum
Posts: 1,718
My "program to date" miles increased significantly today, following the initial transfer of my unused TW miles a couple of weeks ago! Am now lifetime Gold and well on my way to lifetime PLT!! I'll be looking for those VIPOW's. Merci beaucoup AA!
Dec 17, 2001, 8:49 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum (3MM), QF Lifetime Gold, Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum, Ex-Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 7,541
I did not see any chnage in my lifetime balance since the original TWA transfer on 12/3?
Dec 17, 2001, 9:23 pm
#13
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Northern California
Programs: Inf Elite CO, lifetime AA Platinum
Posts: 1,937
Me neither. Maybe tomorrow? Still can't believe that they are being so generous. They will now be giving away lots of lifetime platinum cards, with double miles and alls (and maybe tons of VIPOWs). Nice that they are. Now if they would only do the same with the lifetime club cards ...
Dec 18, 2001, 10:51 am
#14
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: St. Louis, MO - AA PLT/2.98MM (Lifetime PLT), Delta PM, SPG Gold, AMEX Plat
Programs: TW Elite (RIP), CO OnePass
Posts: 1,923
My program-to-date total jumped from about 425,000 to 1,135,000 today... apparently reflecting the transfer of lifetime TWA miles -- and earning me lifetime Gold.
I believe the amount of this increase was equal to my lifetime TWA mileage total minus the remaining miles transferred over from Aviators to AAdvantage.
Greg
I believe the amount of this increase was equal to my lifetime TWA mileage total minus the remaining miles transferred over from Aviators to AAdvantage.
Greg
Dec 18, 2001, 11:47 am
#15
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska 100K - MM, defender of shoes on the carpeted bulkhead 4ever, AA LT PLT, Hyatt Glob, HH Dia
Posts: 7,446
just checked mine and DPs, no change yet.
Eugene- Your TWA miles actual miles flown haven't come in yet have they? I'm waiting patiently for them....
Glad to hear its the 750 mile rule and not the 500 mile AA rule for minimums. I was worried I would have to do a little hop to put me over the 100K edge.
lala
Eugene- Your TWA miles actual miles flown haven't come in yet have they? I'm waiting patiently for them....
Glad to hear its the 750 mile rule and not the 500 mile AA rule for minimums. I was worried I would have to do a little hop to put me over the 100K edge.
lala