Jan 15, 2015, 5:11 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Future of AA / US Lifetime Status / Million Miler program (consolidated)
Until the new (and current) Million Miler program was launched December 2011, any miles from all sources (all redeemable miles) counted as Million Miler miles. Lifetime status granted was the same as today: Gold at 1,000,000 miles ever earned, and Platinum at 2,000,000 lifetime miles ever earned; no lifetime top tier (EP / EXP) status was, or is, offered. Further million miles thresholds earn 4 SWUs.
The current Million Miler program "grandfathered" existing MM counts because until now there existed no way to differentiate miles for MM count. With the announcement of the new program, AA announced only Base / Elite-Qualifying Miles would count and be added to one's Million Mile counter.
AAdvantage® Million MilerSM program recognizes and rewards AAdvantage members when Million Miler thresholds are achieved. Base miles earned by flying on American Airlines, American Eagle® or any eligible AAdvantage program participating airline will count toward Million Miler status.
AAdvantage members will enjoy the following benefits when Million Miler status is reached:
At one million (1,000,000) Million Miler miles, AAdvantage members will receive lifetime AAdvantage Gold status and 35,000 AAdvantage bonus miles*
At two million (2,000,000) Million Miler miles, AAdvantage members will receive lifetime AAdvantage Platinum status and four one-way systemwide upgrades
At each additional Million Miler mark, AAdvantage members will receive four additional one-way systemwide upgrades
For all members, your beginning Million Miler balance will include every AAdvantage mile you ever earned in the program. This Program to Date balance is currently reflected in your AAdvantage account on aa.com. Million Miler activity will be displayed in your AAdvantage account on aa.com separately from award miles so progress toward reaching this special designation can be easily tracked.
It's a special honor to be recognized with Million Miler status - and it is our distinct pleasure to reward such loyalty.
US has had a lifetime status / million mile program, and it counts PQM.
The greatest likelihood is current million miler counts will be merged, and that there is no way to "beat the system" by trying to inflate Redeemable miles counts in AA or US accounts; they both differentiate the kinds of miles, and no indication the Million Miler program will include lifetime Redeemable miles counts when USDM accounts are brought over and merged into AAdvantage (nor has anyone who has already caused an account merger stated to the contrary).
In the second quarter of 2015, we’ll combine your million mile balances (if you have both a Dividend Miles and AAdvantage® account) or transfer your million mile balance to the AAdvantage program.
AAdvantage Million Miler program:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/utility/millionMiler.jsp
Delta's comparable program (no lifetime top tier status):http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...er-status.html
United's comparable program (lifetime top tier status granted):
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont.../lifetime.aspx
Until the new (and current) Million Miler program was launched December 2011, any miles from all sources (all redeemable miles) counted as Million Miler miles. Lifetime status granted was the same as today: Gold at 1,000,000 miles ever earned, and Platinum at 2,000,000 lifetime miles ever earned; no lifetime top tier (EP / EXP) status was, or is, offered. Further million miles thresholds earn 4 SWUs.
The current Million Miler program "grandfathered" existing MM counts because until now there existed no way to differentiate miles for MM count. With the announcement of the new program, AA announced only Base / Elite-Qualifying Miles would count and be added to one's Million Mile counter.
AAdvantage® Million MilerSM program recognizes and rewards AAdvantage members when Million Miler thresholds are achieved. Base miles earned by flying on American Airlines, American Eagle® or any eligible AAdvantage program participating airline will count toward Million Miler status.
AAdvantage members will enjoy the following benefits when Million Miler status is reached:
At one million (1,000,000) Million Miler miles, AAdvantage members will receive lifetime AAdvantage Gold status and 35,000 AAdvantage bonus miles*
At two million (2,000,000) Million Miler miles, AAdvantage members will receive lifetime AAdvantage Platinum status and four one-way systemwide upgrades
At each additional Million Miler mark, AAdvantage members will receive four additional one-way systemwide upgrades
For all members, your beginning Million Miler balance will include every AAdvantage mile you ever earned in the program. This Program to Date balance is currently reflected in your AAdvantage account on aa.com. Million Miler activity will be displayed in your AAdvantage account on aa.com separately from award miles so progress toward reaching this special designation can be easily tracked.
It's a special honor to be recognized with Million Miler status - and it is our distinct pleasure to reward such loyalty.
US has had a lifetime status / million mile program, and it counts PQM.
The greatest likelihood is current million miler counts will be merged, and that there is no way to "beat the system" by trying to inflate Redeemable miles counts in AA or US accounts; they both differentiate the kinds of miles, and no indication the Million Miler program will include lifetime Redeemable miles counts when USDM accounts are brought over and merged into AAdvantage (nor has anyone who has already caused an account merger stated to the contrary).
In the second quarter of 2015, we’ll combine your million mile balances (if you have both a Dividend Miles and AAdvantage® account) or transfer your million mile balance to the AAdvantage program.
AAdvantage Million Miler program:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/utility/millionMiler.jsp
Delta's comparable program (no lifetime top tier status):http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...er-status.html
United's comparable program (lifetime top tier status granted):
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont.../lifetime.aspx
AA Lifetime Status / Million Miler program - discussion, speculation (consolidated)
Aug 6, 2022, 9:40 pm
#646
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
Delta is also the only one that currently allows for some nonflying activity (MQMs from credit cards) to count. However, the amount you can earn is capped annually per card type. In theory, you could earn lifetime diamond with all four Amex Delta cards, spending at least $340,000 every year.... for 38 years.
Aug 7, 2022, 1:42 am
#647
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Unfortunately it has and continues to exclude such. Making lifetime elite status with AA and DL has been and continues to be much easier than with UA.
I made my AA MMer status levels almost exclusively from flight activity, but there were times where my flights were effectively earning me at least around 3 AA miles toward lifetime status for each regular paid ticketed flight credited to my AA account.
AA’s MM program is the weakest nowadays. If I had to do it over again, I would have done more UA and less AA. But that’s just me in light of AA’s de facto devaluing of lifetime Platinum status, something that doesn’t really motivate me to drive more of the purse/wallet (and related crediting of flights) to AA.
I made my AA MMer status levels almost exclusively from flight activity, but there were times where my flights were effectively earning me at least around 3 AA miles toward lifetime status for each regular paid ticketed flight credited to my AA account.
AA’s MM program is the weakest nowadays. If I had to do it over again, I would have done more UA and less AA. But that’s just me in light of AA’s de facto devaluing of lifetime Platinum status, something that doesn’t really motivate me to drive more of the purse/wallet (and related crediting of flights) to AA.
Last edited by GUWonder; Aug 7, 2022 at 1:49 am
Aug 7, 2022, 1:46 am
#648
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Unfortunately it has and continues to exclude such. Making lifetime elite status with AA and DL has been and continues to be much easier than with UA.
I made my AA MMer status levels almost exclusively from flight activity, but there were times where my flights were effectively earning me at least around 3 AA miles toward lifetime status for each regular paid ticketed flight credited to my AA account.
I made my AA MMer status levels almost exclusively from flight activity, but there were times where my flights were effectively earning me at least around 3 AA miles toward lifetime status for each regular paid ticketed flight credited to my AA account.
Aug 7, 2022, 8:22 am
#649
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: UA 1K and PP, AA PPro (3MM, former CK), Marriott Ambassador and LTT, Uber One
Posts: 1,347
If I understand the UA program correctly, it is based on lifetime flight miles, just like AA after they changed their program. I believe I properly adjusted my AA balance, and I also have UA flying from before I switched to AA. In any case, I'd certainly be much better off than LT Platinum 
ETA: It appears UA doesn't offer any credit for partner flights, and I did not adjust for that, but I believe I have only 6-7 such flights included in my AA balance
ETA: It appears UA doesn't offer any credit for partner flights, and I did not adjust for that, but I believe I have only 6-7 such flights included in my AA balance
Aug 10, 2022, 4:38 pm
#650
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum (3MM), QF Lifetime Gold, Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum, Ex-Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 7,541
I have 3+ MM...didn't realize I was supposed to have received SWU's upon crossing into #MM...not sure I got those or used them...I suspect they expired in 12 months, a while ago. I never noticed any benefit of getting beyond 2MM w AA. I don't think anyone form AA, such as a gate agent or a FA, has ever recognized my MM status. I'd love to see a benefit evolve to further recognize 3MM, like LPP, but don't see it happening.
Aug 10, 2022, 8:51 pm
#651
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
The problem with Million Miler is that AA made it easy for years to get Million Miler Miles (through CC spend) they even did this during the pandemic for a short period of time.
Oct 26, 2022, 10:26 pm
#652
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: ROC/NYC/MSP/LAX/HKG/SIN
Posts: 3,212
Delta offers the equivalent of Lifetime Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum at 1, 2, 4, and 6 million miles flown respectively.
United offers the equivalent of Lifetime Platinum, Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum, and Global Services at 1, 2, 3, and 4 million miles flown respectively.
AA only offers Lifetime Gold and Platinum at 1 and 2 million miles flown, respectively.
If you haven't and aren't likely to fly 3 million miles, this does not affect you.
United offers the equivalent of Lifetime Platinum, Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum, and Global Services at 1, 2, 3, and 4 million miles flown respectively.
AA only offers Lifetime Gold and Platinum at 1 and 2 million miles flown, respectively.
If you haven't and aren't likely to fly 3 million miles, this does not affect you.
Oct 31, 2022, 3:41 pm
#653
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: MIA, VIE and DPS
Programs: DL Plat 1MM, AA EXP 3MM, SQ Krisflyer Gold, UA Silver, Marriott LTT, HH Gold
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Nov 9, 2022, 1:03 pm
#654
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Marriott Silver, UA Premier 1K, AA Gold (MM)
Posts: 390
Since dad signed me up for AAdvantage in 1982, a few hundred thousand AA miles, a
few hundred thousand HP miles, a few hundred thousand US miles, a few hundred thousand TW miles…next thing you know you’ve got 1.7 million miles. Funny thing is that I live in Denver now and literally NEVER fly AA. 😂
Nov 9, 2022, 1:35 pm
#655
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 5,827
I rang that TWA bell pretty hard myself. Never flew them, but when i saw what was coming i opened an TWA account, transferred a bunch of Amex MR points, and presto laundered into AA miles (which were worth more then than now), and MM progress.
That was at least 20 years ago, feels like yesterday.
That was at least 20 years ago, feels like yesterday.
Nov 15, 2022, 2:40 pm
#657
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Stamford, CT - AA Lifetime Plat - 3MM and counting. Mosaic.
Posts: 215
How to turn your best customers into frequent flyers of OTHER airlines? Pull the rug out from under them and dilute their lifetime status!! I made Lifetime Plat in 2004 and haven't seen an upgrade in nearly 10 years. I go out of my way to fly other airlines now. And you would think they would wonder why they aren't seeing revenue from people like me (I'm sure many are in this boat) and ask. I guess they know the answer and don't want to hear about it.
Nov 15, 2022, 3:54 pm
#658
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wichita
Posts: 628
I don't understand why this is a "problem." Evidently, those of us who made it through CC + enough BIS miles (combined) to make Platinum must have been profitable to AA.
Nov 15, 2022, 5:51 pm
#659
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,313
How to turn your best customers into frequent flyers of OTHER airlines? Pull the rug out from under them and dilute their lifetime status!! I made Lifetime Plat in 2004 and haven't seen an upgrade in nearly 10 years. I go out of my way to fly other airlines now. And you would think they would wonder why they aren't seeing revenue from people like me (I'm sure many are in this boat) and ask. I guess they know the answer and don't want to hear about it.
Nov 17, 2022, 11:39 am
#660
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, UA 1K 1MM, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Plat
Posts: 400
Still hoping for spousal matched benefits for AA MMs to align with United program...when travelling alone or with our daughter, my spouse simply books away from AA onto UA where he is matched to 1K and receives those benefits accordingly.