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THIS PROGRAM ENDED 30 NOV 2011 - see the new thread linked to below for current information.
THIS PROGRAM ENDED 30 NOV 2011 - see the new thread linked to below for current information.
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Jul 6, 2009, 5:43 pm
#721
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 21,648
Don't feel bad I joined in the early 80's and flew AA many times and for years Citibank AA was my primary CC but when they left my nearest airport I had to use alternatives so now at 750K+ I'd love to dedicate my travels to AA and get that status. At least my son's tuition bill next week will help my dreams. Flyertalk has certainly help me too!
Jul 6, 2009, 5:57 pm
#722
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
Don't feel bad I joined in the early 80's and flew AA many times and for years Citibank AA was my primary CC but when they left my nearest airport I had to use alternatives so now at 750K+ I'd love to dedicate my travels to AA and get that status. At least my son's tuition bill next week will help my dreams. Flyertalk has certainly help me too!
In my case, I joined aadvantage in 1990, had accumulated 670k miles by 2004, and had never achieved any kind of elite status ... then... waay back in 2005 I started work for an NGO that does most of its work internationally. Now, only 4 years and quite a few trips to Africa and Europe later, I have 1.8+MM and should hit 2MM in a few months. When you know a lot of the tricks of the frequent flyer trade (so to speak) the miles start to pile up quickly.
Jul 6, 2009, 6:17 pm
#723
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 42
what now?
I was fortunate to have hit 2mm and lifetime plat a few months ago. While many of the miles were BIS, I did benefit from a significant credit card (Citi Master and Amex Starwood) accrual. In fact, for the past 25 years, almost all of my credit card purchases earned airline reward points-- first on UAL, and lately on AAdvantage.
So now what should I do? I've got plenty of miles-- maybe 750,000 or so-- plus EVIPs. I prefer to use my miles for international FC, but I've got enough for several years worth of trips. I still spend around $75 to $100m/year on the cards, but now that I've hit the 2mm mark, I'm thinking that I should focus on another card program. Any suggestions?
BTW on a slightly different topic-- from reading posts on this thread and my own experience, I think that everyone with 1.9mm miles lives in fear that the lifetime plat benefit is about to end just before s/he goes over the top. I was worried about it too. Maybe some day, but probably not any time soon.
So now what should I do? I've got plenty of miles-- maybe 750,000 or so-- plus EVIPs. I prefer to use my miles for international FC, but I've got enough for several years worth of trips. I still spend around $75 to $100m/year on the cards, but now that I've hit the 2mm mark, I'm thinking that I should focus on another card program. Any suggestions?
BTW on a slightly different topic-- from reading posts on this thread and my own experience, I think that everyone with 1.9mm miles lives in fear that the lifetime plat benefit is about to end just before s/he goes over the top. I was worried about it too. Maybe some day, but probably not any time soon.
Jul 27, 2009, 7:25 am
#724
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Marriott Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, ALL Accor Diamond, Avis President's Club
Posts: 112
Crossed the 1MM threshold this past weekend. Woo-hoo! I figure it will be another 7 years before I can post in this thread again 
Jul 27, 2009, 8:16 am
#725
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA PLT/2MM, UA, Marriott PLT, Starwood
Posts: 221
Mr. travelingmore reached lifetime Gold a few months ago, just before I reached EXP for the first time. Now we are chasing LT Gold for me, then on to Platinum...we hope.
Jul 27, 2009, 8:33 am
#726
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Programs: AA L.T. Plat; UA Platinum
Posts: 328
Just hit LT Plat today!!! Today's postings give me 2,002,533 LT miles.
Of course, it happened just when I am hitting a point where my travel will be greatly curtailed just when I was well on the way to EXP this year ;(
Of course, it happened just when I am hitting a point where my travel will be greatly curtailed just when I was well on the way to EXP this year ;(
Jul 27, 2009, 3:14 pm
#727
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: AA PLT (2MM-- thank you FT!), UAL, DL, AF, BA
Posts: 853
Jul 27, 2009, 7:55 pm
#729
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
Jul 27, 2009, 8:02 pm
#730
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold, Marriott PP
Posts: 174
M is the roman numeral for 1000.
At work I've seen 1,000,000 denoted by both M and MM.
At work I've seen 1,000,000 denoted by both M and MM.
Jul 27, 2009, 8:44 pm
#731
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 42
sorry for the confusion.
Some businesses (like bond trading) use m=1000, and mm= 1 million
Some businesses (like natural gas exploration) use b=billion, and t=trillion (cubic feet)
Some businesses (like the Federal Reserve) use g=gazillion
hope that helps.
Some businesses (like bond trading) use m=1000, and mm= 1 million
Some businesses (like natural gas exploration) use b=billion, and t=trillion (cubic feet)
Some businesses (like the Federal Reserve) use g=gazillion
hope that helps.
Aug 12, 2009, 5:23 pm
#732
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 544
My wife just made 1 million miles. It's been way too many years since I made 1mm or 2mm for that matter. Does AA still give 8 500 mile domestic upgrade stickers? Is the recognition immediate and how long before the letter comes in the snail mail?
Aug 12, 2009, 6:02 pm
#733
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA PLT & 2MM- Thank You, FT !!
Posts: 1,025
mr. delacpa became a Million Miler today !!! 
AAdvantage member since February, 1985 ........
MAHALO: Good Question.......Will there be 8 - 500 mile upgrades arriving for him soon????
AAdvantage member since February, 1985 ........
MAHALO: Good Question.......Will there be 8 - 500 mile upgrades arriving for him soon????
Aug 12, 2009, 9:08 pm
#735
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA PLT & 2MM- Thank You, FT !!
Posts: 1,025
docr775 Thanks for the quick & positive response.......that makes it an even better day around here !!!