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Jul 7, 2008, 3:58 pm
#346
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
One way you can do that is to upgrade servicepeople or veterans you spot at the gate and see there are available upgrade spots for. Iirc, the last one I did this with was a WW II vet DFW - SMF - he said he had never been in First Class and found it "amazing " (more seat space, drinks food, etc.)
Of course, the other side is someday you may revert to Platinum, since there is no lifetime EP program, and you will still have lots of "stickers" to fall back on.
Of course, the other side is someday you may revert to Platinum, since there is no lifetime EP program, and you will still have lots of "stickers" to fall back on.
I have a wife and 2 kids that I would love to upgrade. The only problem there is that the kids are under 2 and the only places we go as a family are all operated by Eagle...
If I could donate my stickers to a soldier, I would do so in a heartbeat. I have a years worth of experience "overseas" with the military, so I know what they have been through.
All of my travel is Eagle to either DFW or ORD and then it's international...
If I could donate my stickers to a soldier, I would do so in a heartbeat. I have a years worth of experience "overseas" with the military, so I know what they have been through.
All of my travel is Eagle to either DFW or ORD and then it's international...
Jul 7, 2008, 7:59 pm
#347
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Tennessee, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 322
One way you can do that is to upgrade servicepeople or veterans you spot at the gate and see there are available upgrade spots for. Iirc, the last one I did this with was a WW II vet DFW - SMF - he said he had never been in First Class and found it "amazing " (more seat space, drinks food, etc.)
Of course, the other side is someday you may revert to Platinum, since there is no lifetime EP program, and you will still have lots of "stickers" to fall back on.
Of course, the other side is someday you may revert to Platinum, since there is no lifetime EP program, and you will still have lots of "stickers" to fall back on.
What do you mean no lifetime EP? I am doing the challenge as we speak, they just don't know it yet.
Jul 7, 2008, 8:08 pm
#348
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: AA EP 4+ million miles, Ambassador+ Elite
Posts: 267
4mm
Have 12K to go to 4MM. I assume there is nothing I gain other than EVIP with this?
Jul 7, 2008, 8:11 pm
#349
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Correct. You have to be there... I was trying to imply, it seems, 
that it had to be your flight - you can only upgrade a traveling companion with "stickers," even if hastily chosen. And it only works domestic, near Americas & Caribbean. On a VIP only flight, you can choose to become real generous, but...
Please do post your secret information to the EP Challenge; I'll reciprocate with the secret handshake that gets non-flyers into the Flagship Lounge. (Hint: it involves also carrying boxes from Sysco...)
that it had to be your flight - you can only upgrade a traveling companion with "stickers," even if hastily chosen. And it only works domestic, near Americas & Caribbean. On a VIP only flight, you can choose to become real generous, but...Please do post your secret information to the EP Challenge; I'll reciprocate with the secret handshake that gets non-flyers into the Flagship Lounge. (Hint: it involves also carrying boxes from Sysco...)
Jul 7, 2008, 8:35 pm
#351
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 93
Just noting todays date with this post. I will reach 1MM by this time next year. Currently I have 205k...
Jul 7, 2008, 8:50 pm
#352
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SFO/OAK
Programs: AA EXP 3.4MM, BAEC, UAMP, Skyteam (<10k) HH Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz Gold, GE/TSA TT
Posts: 2,723
Jul 8, 2008, 2:28 pm
#353
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Tennessee, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 322
Correct. You have to be there... I was trying to imply, it seems, that it had to be your flight - you can only upgrade a traveling companion with "stickers," even if hastily chosen. And it only works domestic, near Americas & Caribbean. On a VIP only flight, you can choose to become real generous, but...
Please do post your secret information to the EP Challenge; I'll reciprocate with the secret handshake that gets non-flyers into the Flagship Lounge. (Hint: it involves also carrying boxes from Sysco...)
that it had to be your flight - you can only upgrade a traveling companion with "stickers," even if hastily chosen. And it only works domestic, near Americas & Caribbean. On a VIP only flight, you can choose to become real generous, but...Please do post your secret information to the EP Challenge; I'll reciprocate with the secret handshake that gets non-flyers into the Flagship Lounge. (Hint: it involves also carrying boxes from Sysco...)
Or you could just do my job until you die...
Jul 8, 2008, 8:32 pm
#354
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: SAN
Posts: 887
Mrs. emaij just made 1mm. I hope to make it in early 2009.
Jul 8, 2008, 8:40 pm
#355
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: TUL
Programs: AA GLD,DL,UA
Posts: 306
Just made LT Gold with 1,000,057 miles.
Jul 11, 2008, 7:36 am
#356
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: QDF
Programs: AA EXP (2MM), Marriott Tit
Posts: 1,039
Just crossed 1MM thanks to Gexa energy. Looking forward to replacing my "common" EXP luggage tags.
Jul 11, 2008, 8:23 am
#357
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Fort Worth, TX, USA
Programs: AA Plat/2MM, PCR Plat/Amb
Posts: 468
Congrats.
Jul 11, 2008, 10:33 am
#358
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: QDF
Programs: AA EXP (2MM), Marriott Tit
Posts: 1,039
Jul 11, 2008, 10:36 am
#359
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 660
Jul 13, 2008, 12:56 pm
#360
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: CO Gold Elite, NW Gold Elite
Posts: 20
Lifetime elite status
What are the threshold lifetime miles needed for lifetime elite status on AA? It might be in an obvious place in the AA website, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks!