"Help, I need xxx Miles" and "by xxx" (consolidated - archival)
Jan 24, 2008, 4:20 pm
#121
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I'm not needy for miles - I spend tons via my business - I just need help wtih this last push.
The stickers-for-miles transaction wouldn't make sense for me anyway, as I'll need the stickers I have for the upgrades I attempt in a couple of weeks. Trading them in would mean I need to buy more. As Dan5000 said, it seems unlikley that it would be a loophole to buy-and-convert rapidly.
Thanks yet again guys,.
The stickers-for-miles transaction wouldn't make sense for me anyway, as I'll need the stickers I have for the upgrades I attempt in a couple of weeks. Trading them in would mean I need to buy more. As Dan5000 said, it seems unlikley that it would be a loophole to buy-and-convert rapidly.
Thanks yet again guys,.
Jan 24, 2008, 4:55 pm
#123
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The stickers for miles exchange doesnt work in the dimension of 2500 each anymore !
This is a relict from the old days and disappeared together with good service onboard
You get 500 for each though which makes it even less attractive than flying domestic F !
This is a relict from the old days and disappeared together with good service onboard
You get 500 for each though which makes it even less attractive than flying domestic F !
Jan 24, 2008, 4:56 pm
#124
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Per the "Purchase Miles" rules page, you can purchase 40k miles per annum, and you can gift / be gifted to 40k per member per annum in combination, as corrected below by vasantn, and have 15k shared per annum to you. Would they "hit" by tomorrow? I doubt it; they all say "Please allow 72 hours for the miles to post to your account," and the most recent packet of miles to my grandniece took perhaps 48 hours.
Last edited by JDiver; Feb 14, 2008 at 7:58 am Reason: edit per vasant's excellent correction
Jan 24, 2008, 5:06 pm
#125
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida, USA
Posts: 886
Per the "Purchase Miles" rules page, you can purchase 40k miles per annum, and you can gift / be gifted to 40k per member per annum, and have 15k shared per annum to you. Would they "hit" by tomorrow? I doubt it; they all say "Please allow 72 hours for the miles to post to your account," and the most recent packet of miles to my grandniece took perhaps 48 hours.
buyAAmiles and giftAAmiles transactions are limited to a combined maximum of 40,000 miles, per account, per calendar year.
https://buy.points.com/AAdvantage/init.do?method=buy
Jan 24, 2008, 5:17 pm
#126
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The OP just missed the chance of a big transfer package...
Last year AA lifted in a promotion the limit up to 100K but I think it expired at the end of 2007.
Last year AA lifted in a promotion the limit up to 100K but I think it expired at the end of 2007.
Jan 24, 2008, 6:39 pm
#127
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Thanks for everything guys... I went with the 40K purchase from AA and ~31K SPG point transfer (26K plus 5K bonus)... my original inclination. Couldn't find anyone with enough miles to gift nor do the MRP idea, though they were both great suggestions.
Now, I apologize for the incredibly "newbie" nature of these questions, as I know the answers can be found elsewhere, but you'll save me a bit of time/research by answering. Although I'm an experienced flier on other airlines, I'm new to AA. Saying I am a "newbie 2MIL Lifetime Plat" is seemingly an oxymoron, but it is true because I earned primarily via business spending. Don't hate me for it, please! It's actually going to get AA a lot more revenue because I will now opt to fly them as often as possible because of the generous status offer. I happen to be 34 years old, so if I'm lucky enough that this truly turns out to be "Lifetime" (I know, it is "Lifetime of the program"), then I'll be a very happy and fortunate man. Onto the newbie questions... you guys who know all can probably fire off all the answers in 60 seconds, so I hope I'm not being too annoying by asking...
1) 8 500-mile stickers went into my account when I hit 1MIL. 8 more *and* 4 VIPs will go into my account when the 2MIL processes, or just the 4 VIPs?
2) I think I read VIPs are SWUs, or are they different?
3) Stickers don't expire - I know that. Do VIPs/SWUs?
4) Are the VIPs/SWUs showing electronically or just paper? Can I use them for anyone or give to a friend, or are they just for myself/companion?
5) Will I get more stickers each year without fliying, or are stickers earned only from the 10K-flown-for-4-stickers deal?
6) I know that I need to request an upgrade when I reserve online (or call to do so), and I see that it calculates the number of stickers needed and will deduct them should I (and/or companion) get the upgrade. However, I read that there are also "complimentary upgrades" for Y/B fares. If I purchase one, will the online system still show the number of stickers required but just upgrade me and not deduct them should I get the upgrade, or is the display different for a Y/B fare in that it shows something different than the number of stickers required? Or, do the complimentary upgrades not work via online at all and require me to call? Im sure the system is logical, but Im confused by it.
Help appreciated.
Now, I apologize for the incredibly "newbie" nature of these questions, as I know the answers can be found elsewhere, but you'll save me a bit of time/research by answering. Although I'm an experienced flier on other airlines, I'm new to AA. Saying I am a "newbie 2MIL Lifetime Plat" is seemingly an oxymoron, but it is true because I earned primarily via business spending. Don't hate me for it, please! It's actually going to get AA a lot more revenue because I will now opt to fly them as often as possible because of the generous status offer. I happen to be 34 years old, so if I'm lucky enough that this truly turns out to be "Lifetime" (I know, it is "Lifetime of the program"), then I'll be a very happy and fortunate man. Onto the newbie questions... you guys who know all can probably fire off all the answers in 60 seconds, so I hope I'm not being too annoying by asking...
1) 8 500-mile stickers went into my account when I hit 1MIL. 8 more *and* 4 VIPs will go into my account when the 2MIL processes, or just the 4 VIPs?
2) I think I read VIPs are SWUs, or are they different?
3) Stickers don't expire - I know that. Do VIPs/SWUs?
4) Are the VIPs/SWUs showing electronically or just paper? Can I use them for anyone or give to a friend, or are they just for myself/companion?
5) Will I get more stickers each year without fliying, or are stickers earned only from the 10K-flown-for-4-stickers deal?
6) I know that I need to request an upgrade when I reserve online (or call to do so), and I see that it calculates the number of stickers needed and will deduct them should I (and/or companion) get the upgrade. However, I read that there are also "complimentary upgrades" for Y/B fares. If I purchase one, will the online system still show the number of stickers required but just upgrade me and not deduct them should I get the upgrade, or is the display different for a Y/B fare in that it shows something different than the number of stickers required? Or, do the complimentary upgrades not work via online at all and require me to call? Im sure the system is logical, but Im confused by it.
Help appreciated.
Jan 24, 2008, 6:46 pm
#128
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The same.
Yes. If you earn them in 2008, they will expire at the end of February 2010.
6) I know that I need to request an upgrade when I reserve online (or call to do so), and I see that it calculates the number of stickers needed and will deduct them should I (and/or companion) get the upgrade. However, I read that there are also "complimentary upgrades" for Y/B fares. If I purchase one, will the online system still show the number of stickers required but just upgrade me and not deduct them should I get the upgrade, or is the display different for a Y/B fare in that it shows something different than the number of stickers required? Or, do the complimentary upgrades not work via online at all and require me to call? Im sure the system is logical, but Im confused by it.
Jan 24, 2008, 6:47 pm
#129
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida, USA
Posts: 886
2) I think I read VIPs are SWUs, or are they different?
3) Stickers don't expire - I know that. Do VIPs/SWUs?
4) Are the VIPs/SWUs showing electronically or just paper? Can I use them for anyone or give to a friend, or are they just for myself/companion?
5) Will I get more stickers each year without fliying, or are stickers earned only from the 10K-flown-for-4-stickers deal?
6) I know that I need to request an upgrade when I reserve online (or call to do so), and I see that it calculates the number of stickers needed and will deduct them should I (and/or companion) get the upgrade. However, I read that there are also "complimentary upgrades" for Y/B fares. If I purchase one, will the online system still show the number of stickers required but just upgrade me and not deduct them should I get the upgrade, or is the display different for a Y/B fare in that it shows something different than the number of stickers required? Or, do the complimentary upgrades not work via online at all and require me to call? Im sure the system is logical, but Im confused by it.
Help appreciated.
Help appreciated.
Jan 24, 2008, 6:47 pm
#130
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1) 8 500-mile stickers went into my account when I hit 1MIL. 8 more *and* 4 VIPs will go into my account when the 2MIL processes, or just the 4 VIPs?
Just the 4 VIPs at 2MM, no stickers.
2) I think I read VIPs are SWUs, or are they different?
I'm not as familiar with SWUs, but they sound similar. Used for international travel from any coach class to business, and from most business to first (if business is purchased). 3 Segments, same direction, for each one. That's the basics.
3) Stickers don't expire - I know that. Do VIPs/SWUs?
VIPs expire on the date indicated when they're given. I believe the the MM VIPs now will be good until 2/2009, maybe 2/2010.
4) Are the VIPs/SWUs showing electronically or just paper? Can I use them for anyone or give to a friend, or are they just for myself/companion?
Electronic, but not actually shown online. Can be used for others.
5) Will I get more stickers each year without fliying, or are stickers earned only from the 10K-flown-for-4-stickers deal?
Nope. gotta fly to get them.
6) I know that I need to request an upgrade when I reserve online (or call to do so), and I see that it calculates the number of stickers needed and will deduct them should I (and/or companion) get the upgrade. However, I read that there are also "complimentary upgrades" for Y/B fares. If I purchase one, will the online system still show the number of stickers required but just upgrade me and not deduct them should I get the upgrade, or is the display different for a Y/B fare in that it shows something different than the number of stickers required? Or, do the complimentary upgrades not work via online at all and require me to call? Im sure the system is logical, but Im confused by it.
It will show 0 stickers required...but you still have to actually request the upgrade, even if complementary.
Help appreciated.
Jan 24, 2008, 6:48 pm
#131
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Per the "Purchase Miles" rules page, you can purchase 40k miles per annum, and you can gift / be gifted to 40k per member per annum, and have 15k shared per annum to you. Would they "hit" by tomorrow? I doubt it; they all say "Please allow 72 hours for the miles to post to your account," and the most recent packet of miles to my grandniece took perhaps 48 hours.
this page says differently
buyAAmiles and giftAAmiles transactions are limited to a combined maximum of 40,000 miles, per account, per calendar year.
https://buy.points.com/AAdvantage/init.do?method=buy
buyAAmiles and giftAAmiles transactions are limited to a combined maximum of 40,000 miles, per account, per calendar year.
https://buy.points.com/AAdvantage/init.do?method=buy
Jan 24, 2008, 6:51 pm
#132
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Answered all the q's without going to the next page. Wasted effort. Edited for WAY too much info for the OP. 
Last edited by oneant; Jan 24, 2008 at 6:52 pm Reason: Edited for stupidity.
Jan 24, 2008, 6:54 pm
#133
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 99
I think its only 500 miles per upgrade now.
Jan 24, 2008, 7:11 pm
#134
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,298
Don't even think about eBay !
delted.
Last edited by Boston_Bulldog; Jan 24, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Jan 24, 2008, 7:16 pm
#135
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida, USA
Posts: 886
I do hope that you haven't and/or NOT thinking of buying miles via eBay as that's a big-time no-no (see AA advantage rules prohibiting buying, selling and or bartering miles etc outside of AA) --and can jeopardize every mile you have acquired thus far as well as anything you get from an eBay seller.
besides i thought we were all on the same page. the op will buy 40k miles from aa and transfer spg points to aa, all according to rules
