[ARCHIVED] Help: I need XXX miles by XXX date (2012 onward - Consolidated)
Jun 19, 2012, 3:13 pm
#76
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Everywhere
Programs: AA EXP - 3.7MM, Bonv LIFETIME Titan, HH Dmd, Hyatt Glob., Priority Clb Dmd, Ntnl Exec El., Sixt PLT
Posts: 1,681
- You can book an award ticket. The dates of your travel could be changes within 1 year period from the date of booking. This is the best way for using miles anyway. Inter Hawaii one way flights are 5,000 AA miles + $5.
Jun 19, 2012, 3:31 pm
#77
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Everywhere
Programs: AA EXP - 3.7MM, Bonv LIFETIME Titan, HH Dmd, Hyatt Glob., Priority Clb Dmd, Ntnl Exec El., Sixt PLT
Posts: 1,681
Theoretically, it's when the activity occurred, not so when the miles finally posted. You can 1) take remedial action (e.g. donate, buy), 2) call AA if there is any problem, 3) call AA when the miles do post if in fact they have been AAmazingly efficient and purged the account in 18 months to the day...
Jun 19, 2012, 7:10 pm
#78
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Programs: AA- Lifetime Platinum; Marriott - Lifetime Platinum: Starwood - Gold; IHG - Platinum
Posts: 2,201
- While I cannot confirm this with AA, several years ago I have managed to keep a DL account from expiration (at the time DL miles were also expiring) by making a small purchase through their shopping portal. The next day the miles from DL account disappeared according the expiration but in several weeks re-appeared again together with the miles credited for the purchase. One can call AAdvantage customer service before the expiration date and verify whether AA would follow the same rules.
Jun 20, 2012, 7:47 am
#79
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Nashville, Chicago, Charleston
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 312
Just to update, the donated miles posted today, and my account is again in good standing through 12/20/2013.
06/20/12 MILES FOR KIDS IN NEED -1,000 0 -1,000
Miles with Expiration Deferred Through Dec 20, 2013 26,113
06/20/12 MILES FOR KIDS IN NEED -1,000 0 -1,000
Miles with Expiration Deferred Through Dec 20, 2013 26,113
Jun 20, 2012, 4:43 pm
#80
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 368
Yes, but I'm looking to get miles, not donate them to keep mine alive. Mine won't expire for quite some time. Just ~550 miles short of an award ticket.
Jun 20, 2012, 6:08 pm
#81
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt DM, SPG GLD, Hertz 5*, AMEX PLT, GE
Posts: 340
You can donate [cash] to one of AA's charity partners through the link on their website. I believe the options are either the USO or Race for the Cure. These will net you 15 miles to the dollar. Minimum donation is $25 I believe.
You can donate $37 and get the 555 miles plus a tax deduction (donated amount minus AA's estimation of the miles value)
You can donate $37 and get the 555 miles plus a tax deduction (donated amount minus AA's estimation of the miles value)
Aug 15, 2012, 9:35 am
#82
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: East Coast
Programs: All major Airlines, Hotel Chains, Credit Cards and Car Rentals
Posts: 1,263
Quickest way of adding ~40 AA miles to the AAdvantage account?
I need to add ~40 miles to a family member's AAdvantage account to make it to the award level for a redemption.
I made an AA eShopping purchase two weeks ago but that is taking some time to post. Is there an alternate way to add ~40 miles faster than these AA eShopping miles would post. Would appreciate advice from other experts here.
TIA!
I made an AA eShopping purchase two weeks ago but that is taking some time to post. Is there an alternate way to add ~40 miles faster than these AA eShopping miles would post. Would appreciate advice from other experts here.
TIA!
Aug 15, 2012, 9:40 am
#83
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 13
Quickest way of adding ~40 AA miles to the AAdvantage account?
Do you have citi aaadvantage credit card
If not apply for one
If not apply for one
Aug 15, 2012, 9:43 am
#84
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: TPA
Programs: AA PLT, Hilton diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 235
I need to add ~40 miles to a family member's AAdvantage account to make it to the award level for a redemption.
I made an AA eShopping purchase two weeks ago but that is taking some time to post. Is there an alternate way to add ~40 miles faster than these AA eShopping miles would post. Would appreciate advice from other experts here.
TIA!
I made an AA eShopping purchase two weeks ago but that is taking some time to post. Is there an alternate way to add ~40 miles faster than these AA eShopping miles would post. Would appreciate advice from other experts here.
TIA!
Aug 15, 2012, 9:44 am
#85
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SJC/VCE
Programs: AA PLT (2.9+ MM), HH GLD, Hyatt Diamond, SPG PLT
Posts: 10,161
I need to add ~40 miles to a family member's AAdvantage account to make it to the award level for a redemption.
I made an AA eShopping purchase two weeks ago but that is taking some time to post. Is there an alternate way to add ~40 miles faster than these AA eShopping miles would post. Would appreciate advice from other experts here.
TIA!
I made an AA eShopping purchase two weeks ago but that is taking some time to post. Is there an alternate way to add ~40 miles faster than these AA eShopping miles would post. Would appreciate advice from other experts here.
TIA!
Aug 15, 2012, 2:10 pm
#86
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
AA has been known to allow a small negative balance in one's AAdvantage account. Of course, this option would require calling AA, which could entail a $25 service fee for the booking.
I might enroll my credit card in AAdvantage Dining and go eat something. 40 miles = $13.35 spend once one is registered and an "Online Member" (sign up with an account and e-mail address for offers). These miles tend to report to AA weekly.
I might enroll my credit card in AAdvantage Dining and go eat something. 40 miles = $13.35 spend once one is registered and an "Online Member" (sign up with an account and e-mail address for offers). These miles tend to report to AA weekly.
I need to add ~40 miles to a family member's AAdvantage account to make it to the award level for a redemption.
I made an AA eShopping purchase two weeks ago but that is taking some time to post. Is there an alternate way to add ~40 miles faster than these AA eShopping miles would post. Would appreciate advice from other experts here.
TIA!
I made an AA eShopping purchase two weeks ago but that is taking some time to post. Is there an alternate way to add ~40 miles faster than these AA eShopping miles would post. Would appreciate advice from other experts here.
TIA!
Aug 15, 2012, 2:50 pm
#87
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FL, but want to Expatriate to SE Asia ASAP
Programs: WN,DL,AA,UA,B6,more!
Posts: 810
+1 on the dining for miles to get your 40 AA.
I did it once just to get the 1k sign up bonus which requires a $50+ dine. Wasn't hard to do for valentines day dinner
A lot of pizza places (IE Cheap) are on miles dining so it is worth a look.
Foo
I did it once just to get the 1k sign up bonus which requires a $50+ dine. Wasn't hard to do for valentines day dinner
A lot of pizza places (IE Cheap) are on miles dining so it is worth a look.
Foo
Aug 15, 2012, 5:07 pm
#88
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: East Coast
Programs: All major Airlines, Hotel Chains, Credit Cards and Car Rentals
Posts: 1,263
AA has been known to allow a small negative balance in one's AAdvantage account. Of course, this option would require calling AA, which could entail a $25 service fee for the booking.
I might enroll my credit card in AAdvantage Dining and go eat something. 40 miles = $13.35 spend once one is registered and an "Online Member" (sign up with an account and e-mail address for offers). These miles tend to report to AA weekly.
I might enroll my credit card in AAdvantage Dining and go eat something. 40 miles = $13.35 spend once one is registered and an "Online Member" (sign up with an account and e-mail address for offers). These miles tend to report to AA weekly.
Thanks once again!
Aug 15, 2012, 9:03 pm
#89
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,794
There is a thread for this in the Miles Buzz forum - do a search you would find the correct 2500 link.
Must use a CC that has never been used for Netflix subscription.
Aug 22, 2012, 9:58 am
#90
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Diego
Programs: IHG Spire Amb, HH Diamond, DL Diamond and 1MM
Posts: 3,612
Can I Reserve a Partner Award and THEN Buy AA miles?
I see a one-way "F" class award on the KVS tool, flying CX, that I want, but am 5k AA miles short of the 67.5k miles I need. I am afraid of spending $200 to buy the mile upfront, and then not being able to book this one and only flight available.
Can the international partner awards desk reserve first, and then ticket within the 72 hours that purchase miles post?
Can the international partner awards desk reserve first, and then ticket within the 72 hours that purchase miles post?
Last edited by Bowgie; Aug 22, 2012 at 2:06 pm