Originally Posted by larceny

I have X2,561 miles towards elite upgrades so I figured I would call to see if they would give me 1 or 2 extra stickers. I was told that my last flight carried me over the next 10,000 mile level and since I hadn't flown again after that flight, I was ineligible for more stickers (read: the last flight can not give you your 4 stickers as well as be a basis for 1 or 2 prorated stickers). I thanked her for her time and hung up. I called two more times and received the exact same answer. Am I wasting my time if I keep calling?

Originally Posted by nyflyerboy

I had X3,772 in my 'miles toward elite upgrades account' before the odometer was reset. I was unaware of the zeroing out policy (of course, FT shed some light on it!) I called the PLT desk moments ago to plead for a sticker or 2 and received a polite, but firm "There's nothing we can do for you, sir". Ahh, had I known I would not have used 2 of my valuable stickers this weekend for my short LGA-ORD flight! This seems like a bum deal.....I would have been happy with one sticker!

Originally Posted by nyflyerboy

I had X3,772 in my 'miles toward elite upgrades account' before the odometer was reset. I was unaware of the zeroing out policy (of course, FT shed some light on it!) I called the PLT desk moments ago to plead for a sticker or 2 and received a polite, but firm "There's nothing we can do for you, sir". Ahh, had I known I would not have used 2 of my valuable stickers this weekend for my short LGA-ORD flight! This seems like a bum deal.....I would have been happy with one sticker!

Originally Posted by AABM

I had X4,019 miles towards elite upgrades and was able to get one sticker. At first I was told that there was nothing she could do as 5,000 miles was the minimum for two stickers. I asked if she could just give me one sticker and was put on hold briefly, when she came back she told me I would see the sticker in my account within 48 hours. I did call CS as opposed to the Platinum desk though.

Originally Posted by uncle wiggily

I will be frequently traveling over the next two months between LGA and ORD. Due to previous flights throughout the year, I will approach the 20,000 mile mark which would enable me to get 4 more upgrade passes (I already received the first 4 when I surpassed 10,000 miles).

Unfortunately, I will come up to about 19,700 miles, just short of the magic 20,000 mile number.

In order to put me over, I had planned on standing by and doing a connection flight (via Columbus, Washington or Cleveland), getting 500 miles for each flight, thusly going over the 20,000 mile plateau.

The AA agent with whom I spoke on the phone said that the fares I have between LGA and ORD mandate that I take ONLY non-stops (if I go standby). Of course, what they say on the phone and what they do @ LGA are two very different things.

I know that if I call AA in March, they might give me 3 or even 4 stickers. Nice, but I would rather not make the request, if possible. I would rather grovel for more important requests.

What I DON’T want to do is yet another MR. Dining miles or anything else (I believe) will not qualify for the in-your-butt mileage the stickers require.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by uncle wiggily

<snip> Even though the AA rules said that my flights between LGA and ORD had to be nonstop, a helpful GA @ ORD permitted me to fly ORD-STL-LGA and I was able to get my upgrade stickers legitimately (she, of course, thought the request was a tad bit unusual). ^

Moral of the story: The Gate Agents have LOTS of flexibility.

Originally Posted by onemoreokie

I have 9,500 miles towards the upgrades but will be flying to London on 2/28. Those miles won't post till a few days into March. Anyone know if they will count them before or after the cutoff?

Originally Posted by Dudesdad

I am just 113 miles short of the next 10k level. The agent gave me 2 500 mile upgrades. Baggers can't be choosers.....