Oct 29, 2012, 4:53 pm
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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.
● The terms of the undocumented lifetime status million miles from any / all sources program ended 30 Nov 2011; please read the new
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Dec 3, 2009, 9:30 am
#826
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AAdvantage Lifetime Gold/Some Years Platinum
Posts: 995
I would assert that
1) The sticky does not address the poster's first question (to paraphrase, "Am I Gold *right now*?"
2) pkerr's response is incorrect. This poster did NOT have lifetime Gold status the instant he/she crossed the million mile threshold.
Why do I say this? As I posted above, I crossed the million mile threshold earlier this week. However, my online status still shows me as "no status".
I have a flight this weekend, and wanted to be certain to avoid luggage charges. So, I had my wife call AAdvantage customer service. After getting a couple of different people on the line (until they found someone familiar with the Lifetime Gold/Plat program), they informed her that:
1) Million mile thresholds are processed once a week, on Sundays.
2) Until that is processed, you do NOT have Lifetime Gold/Plat status.
They made a manual note on my record for my weekend flight, so I will be given Gold status for that particular flight, avoiding luggage charges.
Had my wife or I not called, I would NOT have Gold status for my flight, even WITH the million miles in the account. I suppose I could have flashed my million-mile printout to the check-in agent, but who knows if that would have gotten me anything. I'm certain it wouldn't help with curbside check-in.
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Dec 3, 2009, 10:55 am
#827
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: OKC/DFW
Programs: AA EXP/2 MM
Posts: 9,999
It's nice that you didn't mind taking the time to post an answer that was helpful, but before you come down too hard on those who recommend search, I'd like you to consider the time and effort many have invested in making the AA Wiki a solid source of information. You find the knee-jerk-do-a-search responses somewhat offensive, yet surely you can understand that at least some here find the knee-jerk-ask-whatever-question-pops-into-my-head posts somewhat disrespectful.
FT Guidelines and Rules state that search should be one of the first options used when attempting to find an answer. Are you saying that members should not be expected to follow the rules?
Interestingly enough, if one were to consult the AA Wiki, one would find this gem:
"It takes about 2-3 weeks after your qualifying flight for your million-mile status to be recognized by the system."
http://flyerguide.com/wiki/index.php/Elite_Status_(AA)
That clearly answers the OP's question, doesn't it?
.
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Dec 3, 2009, 12:30 pm
#828
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
How many 1M- and 2M-Milers are there?
Anyone have any realistic idea?
(I'm sure HNL can give us the exact number, but his calculation methods are suspect... there, i've finally said it!)
(I'm sure HNL can give us the exact number, but his calculation methods are suspect... there, i've finally said it!)
Dec 3, 2009, 9:03 pm
#829
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 660
I've wondered this too. Has there ever been a poll here to ask who has it? It wouldn't be a good sample since everyone here is very into miles but would be interesting to know just how many from FT alone are MMers.
Dec 4, 2009, 7:24 am
#830
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,281
Hi,
I just crossed 1mm ten days ago, got an email yesterday, and 4 eVIPs posted to my account today.
But curiously, one is marked "used", meaning i ahve 3 available.
I certainly haven't used it, have only one upcoming trip on AA for which i've requested sticker upgrades...
I will call them once i'm back in the US, but wonder if anyone else has had this issue?
Shawn
I just crossed 1mm ten days ago, got an email yesterday, and 4 eVIPs posted to my account today.
But curiously, one is marked "used", meaning i ahve 3 available.
I certainly haven't used it, have only one upcoming trip on AA for which i've requested sticker upgrades...
I will call them once i'm back in the US, but wonder if anyone else has had this issue?
Shawn
Dec 4, 2009, 7:37 am
#831
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,281
At the risk of incurring the wrath of the "regulars"...
2) pkerr's response is incorrect. This poster did NOT have lifetime Gold status the instant he/she crossed the million mile threshold.
Why do I say this? As I posted above, I crossed the million mile threshold earlier this week. However, my online status still shows me as "no status".
I have a flight this weekend, and wanted to be certain to avoid luggage charges. So, I had my wife call AAdvantage customer service. After getting a couple of different people on the line (until they found someone familiar with the Lifetime Gold/Plat program), they informed her that:
1) Million mile thresholds are processed once a week, on Sundays.
2) Until that is processed, you do NOT have Lifetime Gold/Plat status...
2) pkerr's response is incorrect. This poster did NOT have lifetime Gold status the instant he/she crossed the million mile threshold.
Why do I say this? As I posted above, I crossed the million mile threshold earlier this week. However, my online status still shows me as "no status".
I have a flight this weekend, and wanted to be certain to avoid luggage charges. So, I had my wife call AAdvantage customer service. After getting a couple of different people on the line (until they found someone familiar with the Lifetime Gold/Plat program), they informed her that:
1) Million mile thresholds are processed once a week, on Sundays.
2) Until that is processed, you do NOT have Lifetime Gold/Plat status...
Dec 4, 2009, 12:09 pm
#832
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: AA PLT 1MM, HH Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 113
After several years of little travel and no status, Gold in Sept. on segments, 1MM in Oct., and PLT in Dec. (thanks to DEQM), YEAH!
Dec 5, 2009, 10:14 pm
#833
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ATL, BER
Programs: AA LTGLD, DL PLT, SPG Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 474
I'm closing on 2MM and in need of some advice.
Based on the above it is clear that if I reach 2MM before Dec 31st 2009 the eVIPs will be good through Feb 2011 and if I reach 2MM after Mar 1st 2010, the eVIPs will be valid through Feb 2012. However, I'm not clear how long the eVIPs will last if I reach 2MM between Jan 1st and Feb 28 2010?
Given that I'll make Platinum this year based on EQM, does it make sense to delay the date in which I cross 2MM in order to make the eVIPs valid until Feb 2012?
Thanks,
Based on the above it is clear that if I reach 2MM before Dec 31st 2009 the eVIPs will be good through Feb 2011 and if I reach 2MM after Mar 1st 2010, the eVIPs will be valid through Feb 2012. However, I'm not clear how long the eVIPs will last if I reach 2MM between Jan 1st and Feb 28 2010?
Given that I'll make Platinum this year based on EQM, does it make sense to delay the date in which I cross 2MM in order to make the eVIPs valid until Feb 2012?
Thanks,
Dec 5, 2009, 10:15 pm
#834
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ATL, BER
Programs: AA LTGLD, DL PLT, SPG Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 474
Dec 5, 2009, 11:22 pm
#835
Join Date: May 2001
Programs: AA PLT 2MM, LH SEN *, HH Gold
Posts: 3,075
I'm closing on 2MM and in need of some advice.
Based on the above it is clear that if I reach 2MM before Dec 31st 2009 the eVIPs will be good through Feb 2011 and if I reach 2MM after Mar 1st 2010, the eVIPs will be valid through Feb 2012. However, I'm not clear how long the eVIPs will last if I reach 2MM between Jan 1st and Feb 28 2010?
Based on the above it is clear that if I reach 2MM before Dec 31st 2009 the eVIPs will be good through Feb 2011 and if I reach 2MM after Mar 1st 2010, the eVIPs will be valid through Feb 2012. However, I'm not clear how long the eVIPs will last if I reach 2MM between Jan 1st and Feb 28 2010?
) earned any time during the calendar year 2010 will expire 2/29/2012.
Dec 6, 2009, 12:28 am
#836
Original Member, Ambassador: OneWorld Alliance
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Programs: AA ExecPlat & 3MM; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,015
Dec 9, 2009, 4:59 pm
#837
Used to be 'Travelergcp'
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Orleans
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,826
Officially 1 Million miler now. Thanks Citibank.
Dec 9, 2009, 11:40 pm
#838
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: SEATTLE, WA USA
Programs: UAL, AA, AS, CX
Posts: 1,973
I did it FINALLY I made 1MM as of this Saturday December 6th
Program to Date Miles 1,005,244
Thanks to all the FTers out there who also helped maximize getting those miles over the last few years.
Program to Date Miles 1,005,244
Thanks to all the FTers out there who also helped maximize getting those miles over the last few years.
Dec 10, 2009, 4:59 am
#839
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: UAL 1MM, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, AA 3MM
Posts: 831
I hit 2MM miles but I figured y'all read about it in the WSJ already.
BIS=0
BIS=0
Dec 15, 2009, 7:44 pm
#840
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Half time in PDX, Half time in Ajijic, Mexico. Near GDL
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 181
Newbie Looking for some Luv from AA
Hi, my name it Toni and I'm an FT addict. OK, there, I've admitted it. I've been mostly lurking here for a couple of years and thought I might as well jump in and introduce myself. So, howdy.
Y'all have helped me go from 350,109 miles 18 months ago with no status to 991,439 miles and Platinum status currently. And yup, tomorrow I'll reach 1 Million Lifetime Gold. So, a big thank you to all you FTers. Honestly, you guys rock!
Now, tell me...how do I gather the next million miles? I do the flying, shopping, dining, churning, citibank account, and coins. But the last three are drying up. Any thoughts...? If you've got some ideas, I'd love a hint. PM me if you don't want it to be too public. Many thanks. t
Y'all have helped me go from 350,109 miles 18 months ago with no status to 991,439 miles and Platinum status currently. And yup, tomorrow I'll reach 1 Million Lifetime Gold. So, a big thank you to all you FTers. Honestly, you guys rock!
Now, tell me...how do I gather the next million miles? I do the flying, shopping, dining, churning, citibank account, and coins. But the last three are drying up. Any thoughts...? If you've got some ideas, I'd love a hint. PM me if you don't want it to be too public. Many thanks. t