"Help, I need xxx Miles" and "by xxx" (consolidated - archival)
Feb 13, 2007, 5:30 am
#46
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 2
The AA website now allows you to purchase Marriott award certificates. 18500 miles for what they call a Flex Night (Category 5's and below) and 30,000 for a premium award (all Categories). While maybe not the best use of miles these days, I'm trying to cash in what I've got to get the cost of this trip down.
Feb 13, 2007, 7:08 am
#47
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYZ/MGA
Programs: AA 1MM Lifetime Gold, AA Platinum, WS Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 7,607
30,000 for one night vs. the value of a free flight anywhere in North America, that better be some great hotel room.
Feb 14, 2007, 7:48 am
#48
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,246
Be aware that not many things post faster than actually flying. Most of these partner offers may take weeks or even months to post!
I would assume, however, that purchasing and transferring miles would post immediately---even if it does not show up online immediately. I've never done this, however, so if you plan to go this route you should look into how quickly the miles will post.
Good luck!
I would assume, however, that purchasing and transferring miles would post immediately---even if it does not show up online immediately. I've never done this, however, so if you plan to go this route you should look into how quickly the miles will post.
Good luck!
Feb 16, 2007, 8:17 pm
#49
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 2
Newby needs help earning 700 miles fast.
Hi everyone,
I am 700 miles just short of the miles amount I need and I need to book soon. What's the most economical way of getting these? Buying thru airline is awfully expensive. I could not find any sign-up bonuses around here. Subscribing for card will take too long.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance and sorry if I put the question in the wrong forum.
I am 700 miles just short of the miles amount I need and I need to book soon. What's the most economical way of getting these? Buying thru airline is awfully expensive. I could not find any sign-up bonuses around here. Subscribing for card will take too long.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance and sorry if I put the question in the wrong forum.
Feb 16, 2007, 8:19 pm
#50
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ORD
Programs: AA; Marriott; SPG; HH
Posts: 3,473
Take a quick 1 day trip anywhere. Find the shortest cheapest flight and you are guaranteed 1000 miles for the shortest trip. Without knowing your location, it's impossible to look up fares you can tpurchase.
Feb 16, 2007, 8:26 pm
#51
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: AA EXP, HLT GLD, SPG GLD
Posts: 174
I'm going to have to assume that you need the miles on AA - there are plenty of quick bonuses around - but depends on how fast you need them - they'll take a while to post.
Stay at a hotel (varies)
Rent a car (varies)
Netflix membership (1,500 miles)
many more - if you read through posts here or search on "bonus mile offer" etc. you'll see more...
Quickest way by far - take a short, short trip (assuming you're in HOU based on your handle) - try a trip to DAL or DFW or AUS or something... you can (often) get 1000 miles (500 miles min per segment) for less than $0.02 per mile [under $200] - this is the FASTEST way to have miles post to your account...
Stay at a hotel (varies)
Rent a car (varies)
Netflix membership (1,500 miles)
many more - if you read through posts here or search on "bonus mile offer" etc. you'll see more...
Quickest way by far - take a short, short trip (assuming you're in HOU based on your handle) - try a trip to DAL or DFW or AUS or something... you can (often) get 1000 miles (500 miles min per segment) for less than $0.02 per mile [under $200] - this is the FASTEST way to have miles post to your account...
Feb 16, 2007, 8:31 pm
#52
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: AA PLAT; Hilton Gold; Hertz #1 Gold
Posts: 252
Why not just buy 'em?
Feb 16, 2007, 8:42 pm
#53
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Dallas
Programs: AA EXP (2MM),BA Gold
Posts: 206
Agreed, 1000 miles = $27.50 + $30.00 fee (and maybe some tax). This has got to be the cheapset ($0.0575 / mile), fastest (less than 72 hours to post) way to get 700 miles.
https://buyaamiles.points.com/BM_Account.jsp
Best of luck!
https://buyaamiles.points.com/BM_Account.jsp
Best of luck!
Feb 16, 2007, 8:44 pm
#54
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Dallas
Programs: AA EXP (2MM),BA Gold
Posts: 206
Feb 16, 2007, 9:55 pm
#55
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP, UA Premier
Posts: 280
indeed we have a wiki article on this very topic....
http://flyertalk.com/wiki/index.php/...leage_%28AA%29
http://flyertalk.com/wiki/index.php/...leage_%28AA%29
Feb 16, 2007, 11:36 pm
#56
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
Agreed, 1000 miles = $27.50 + $30.00 fee (and maybe some tax). This has got to be the cheapset ($0.0575 / mile), fastest (less than 72 hours to post) way to get 700 miles.
https://buyaamiles.points.com/BM_Account.jsp
Best of luck!
https://buyaamiles.points.com/BM_Account.jsp
Best of luck!
2250 AA miles for 49.95 is a better deal.
FWIW.
You usually have 2 weeks to get an award ticket,
Feb 17, 2007, 12:13 am
#57
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: AA, DL, CO, WN
Posts: 15
I'm hardly an expert on here. Many of you know a lot more than me. However, I do remember reading once that if you're within a certain amount of miles that AA will let you book the award and have a negative mileage balance. So, maybe he should just try and see what happens.
Feb 17, 2007, 12:32 am
#58
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York City/NY22
Programs: AA Platinum 2.3MM (Lifetime PLT)
Posts: 5,285
Hi everyone,
I am 700 miles just short of the miles amount I need and I need to book soon. What's the most economical way of getting these? Buying thru airline is awfully expensive. I could not find any sign-up bonuses around here. Subscribing for card will take too long.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance and sorry if I put the question in the wrong forum.
I am 700 miles just short of the miles amount I need and I need to book soon. What's the most economical way of getting these? Buying thru airline is awfully expensive. I could not find any sign-up bonuses around here. Subscribing for card will take too long.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance and sorry if I put the question in the wrong forum.
Feb 17, 2007, 4:42 am
#59
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: AA PLAT, HH DIAMOND, SOUTHWEST RR, HERTZ
Posts: 206
Hi everyone,
I am 700 miles just short of the miles amount I need and I need to book soon. What's the most economical way of getting these? Buying thru airline is awfully expensive. I could not find any sign-up bonuses around here. Subscribing for card will take too long.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance and sorry if I put the question in the wrong forum.
I am 700 miles just short of the miles amount I need and I need to book soon. What's the most economical way of getting these? Buying thru airline is awfully expensive. I could not find any sign-up bonuses around here. Subscribing for card will take too long.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance and sorry if I put the question in the wrong forum.
Sincerely, - jdburns11
Feb 17, 2007, 6:17 pm
#60
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York City/NY22
Programs: AA Platinum 2.3MM (Lifetime PLT)
Posts: 5,285
I am rather puzzled that OP seems to think that $57.50 is "awfully expensive" to obtain an AAdvantage award.