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The active and archived threads discussing the American Airlines AAdvantage Million Miler Program are:
Wiki: AAdvantage Million Miler Program Launched on 1 Dec 2011.
Wiki: Made Lifetime Gold / Platinum with NEW Million Miler Program! (>1 Dec 2011)
ARCHIVE: Made Lifetime Gold / Platinum! million miles - brag etc. (ended 30 Nov 2011)
The active and archived threads discussing the American Airlines AAdvantage Million Miler Program are:
Wiki: AAdvantage Million Miler Program Launched on 1 Dec 2011.
Wiki: Made Lifetime Gold / Platinum with NEW Million Miler Program! (>1 Dec 2011)
ARCHIVE: Made Lifetime Gold / Platinum! million miles - brag etc. (ended 30 Nov 2011)
Million Miles / Million Miler Program ARCHIVE
Apr 22, 2007, 6:27 pm
#316
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Southwest US
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver, AA Exec Plat, Lifetime Plt, 3.0MM Admiral's Club
Posts: 363
Lifetime Gold for the life of the program or yours, whichever comes first. 
A couple of luggage tags and that's about it. At 2MM you get liftime Platinum and a couple more luggage tags and 4 EVip upgrades. One of the many things I don't know and have not seen on here is if you have to be a gold of platinum member to get that status for life? I'm sure someone else on here has that information.
A couple of luggage tags and that's about it. At 2MM you get liftime Platinum and a couple more luggage tags and 4 EVip upgrades. One of the many things I don't know and have not seen on here is if you have to be a gold of platinum member to get that status for life? I'm sure someone else on here has that information.
Apr 23, 2007, 1:53 am
#317
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Miami 7-Million Miler EXP
Posts: 829
Gold Benefits
Don't get discouraged. Gold has some benefits. Some of us EXP's are a bit jaded. The program benefits are somewhat diluted since the airlines' shockwave after 9/11. However, Gold may get you an occasional upgrade, which is nice. And you get to board earlier, so you can snare some overhead luggage space. Plus, you may be able to get choicer (more choice?) seat assignments; SeatGuru.com has suggestions for ideal seats to pre-select.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
Apr 23, 2007, 2:43 am
#318
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: London, UK
Programs: AA 2MM - PLT, BA GGL, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,221
I think the biggest benefit of making Gold for life is never having to check in at the whY counters again on OW operated flights. ^
Apr 23, 2007, 9:40 am
#319
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: STL, CPS
Programs: AA LT Plat
Posts: 974
When I was Gold I got UGs pretty often. It's certainly better than no status at all.
Apr 23, 2007, 10:30 am
#320
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: HRO/SGF (Home)/DFW (Work)
Programs: AA EXP/2MM, Marriott Silver
Posts: 1,623
Originally Posted by garnerac
Just hit 1 million with AA, now what???
I just hit 1 million plus miles in my AA FF account! I understand this gets me Gold status. Will they send me something or what????
What, or how good is it to be GOLD?
It sounds good.........
I just hit 1 million plus miles in my AA FF account! I understand this gets me Gold status. Will they send me something or what????
What, or how good is it to be GOLD?
It sounds good.........
Don't get discouraged. Gold has some benefits. Some of us EXP's are a bit jaded. The program benefits are somewhat diluted since the airlines' shockwave after 9/11. However, Gold may get you an occasional upgrade, which is nice. And you get to board earlier, so you can snare some overhead luggage space. Plus, you may be able to get choicer (more choice?) seat assignments; SeatGuru.com has suggestions for ideal seats to pre-select.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!
Also, no limit on mileage from Citibank purchaces. ^
Last edited by mwhitted; Apr 23, 2007 at 10:35 am
Apr 23, 2007, 12:57 pm
#321
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,360
But for the last couple of years, planes are flying pretty full and there just aren't that many empty F seats to give away. Heck, even as EXP I find that I often (perhaps 40-50% of the time) have to sit in the back of the plane.
Apr 23, 2007, 8:37 pm
#322
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
Greg
Apr 24, 2007, 5:40 am
#323
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Southwest US
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver, AA Exec Plat, Lifetime Plt, 3.0MM Admiral's Club
Posts: 363
It depends on where you fly the most. I'm probably 48 out of 50 for this year on upgrades, although today isn't looking too promising. I've had a handful of Eagle flights which obviously doesn't have premium seating. I've only missed out of DFW which surprises me that I'm able to get FC out of ORD with no issues and just a couple of misses out of DFW. Today is out of ATL and it doesn't look like it's going to happen.
Apr 24, 2007, 8:49 am
#324
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Diamond, AA 2.5 MM, United Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,460
Well, I never got the email or any notification that I made it. Also, since I'm already PLT, there's no indication on my account that I am lifetime Gold. But there are now 4 eVIP certificates in my account, with expiration on 02/09, so I guess I'm OK.
Apr 24, 2007, 8:48 pm
#325
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Flagstaff, AZ USA
Programs: AA PLT
Posts: 386
After almost 10 years of flying AA, I'm finally within spitting distance of 1,000,000 lifetime miles. I can basically cross that milestone at my convenience, but before I do, I have a few questions for the experts on this board. I would much rather get 4 eVIPs as opposed to 8 sticker upgrades, and I have a semi-legitimate reason: I have an address in Russia (in addition to one in the U.S.) and I live there for part of the year. Now, my questions are:
1) Would changing my address with AA to my Russian address qualify me for the eVIPs even though AA does not fly to Russia?
2) How long should I wait before crossing the million mile marker after I switch to my Russian address?
Many thanks in advance!
1) Would changing my address with AA to my Russian address qualify me for the eVIPs even though AA does not fly to Russia?
2) How long should I wait before crossing the million mile marker after I switch to my Russian address?
Many thanks in advance!
Apr 24, 2007, 9:04 pm
#326
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1
1MM to Platinum
I'm quickly approaching the 1MM and am curious if the lifetime Gold status starts you at 25k miles each year - giving you a shorter path (25k) miles to maintaining/achieving platinum each year?
Apr 24, 2007, 10:47 pm
#327
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,422
After almost 10 years of flying AA, I'm finally within spitting distance of 1,000,000 lifetime miles. I can basically cross that milestone at my convenience, but before I do, I have a few questions for the experts on this board. I would much rather get 4 eVIPs as opposed to 8 sticker upgrades, and I have a semi-legitimate reason: I have an address in Russia (in addition to one in the U.S.) and I live there for part of the year. Now, my questions are:
1) Would changing my address with AA to my Russian address qualify me for the eVIPs even though AA does not fly to Russia?
2) How long should I wait before crossing the million mile marker after I switch to my Russian address?
Many thanks in advance!
1) Would changing my address with AA to my Russian address qualify me for the eVIPs even though AA does not fly to Russia?
2) How long should I wait before crossing the million mile marker after I switch to my Russian address?
Many thanks in advance!
Apr 24, 2007, 10:49 pm
#328
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,422
And since I am lifetime platinum, I only need 50 segments to make EXP every year......... NOT..
Sorry, you still start at 0 for PLT and EXP qualifying.
Apr 25, 2007, 8:10 am
#329
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat Pro, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 154
Still 4 VIP's at 2MM?
I recently crossed the 2MM mark and I received the following email today with no mention of the eVIP's. I thought since they were electronic they would've mentioned them.
Dear LAXGreg,
Congratulations on reaching the next Million Miler level!
As the millions add up, there are fewer members who earn this special designation. In just a few weeks you'll receive a new elite membership card that acknowledges your multi-Million Miler status - plus some other gifts we think you'll enjoy. We are gratified by your dedication and confidence in us. Thanks for your commitment to American Airlines and the AAdvantage program.
Yours Truly,
Kurt Stache
President
AAdvantage Marketing Programs
Dear LAXGreg,
Congratulations on reaching the next Million Miler level!
As the millions add up, there are fewer members who earn this special designation. In just a few weeks you'll receive a new elite membership card that acknowledges your multi-Million Miler status - plus some other gifts we think you'll enjoy. We are gratified by your dedication and confidence in us. Thanks for your commitment to American Airlines and the AAdvantage program.
Yours Truly,
Kurt Stache
President
AAdvantage Marketing Programs
Apr 25, 2007, 2:35 pm
#330
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: MSP (and will only fly NWA in re-routes if I HAVE to)
Programs: AA EXP (4.5MM), hotel programs as needed
Posts: 5,800
there never has been a discussion of the 'gifts' in the e-mails to my memory.
the note comes with the actual 'package' when you get your be card and tags..
the note comes with the actual 'package' when you get your be card and tags..