ARCHIVE: MileSAAver / SAAver award reduction discussion post-2015 AAdvantage merger
Jan 4, 2015, 1:24 pm
#31
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, HH GLD, MR PLT, Hertz 5*
Posts: 71
It would certainly be AA and Citi's fault if they offered inducements to use their service and failed to reasonably deliver on the promise.
Legally there's a line that's very hard to measure because the FF schemes are so opaque but beyond which they're engaging in deception.
Practically, if they make the 'reward' too hard to obtain the word will get around and the value of the inducement will fall. My hunch is we're entering that phase now.
Legally there's a line that's very hard to measure because the FF schemes are so opaque but beyond which they're engaging in deception.
Practically, if they make the 'reward' too hard to obtain the word will get around and the value of the inducement will fall. My hunch is we're entering that phase now.
I am looking at award ticket for 1 in J in Oct '15 from DFW-LHR, there is saver award availability with 1 stop in Boston and horrible times, but its there. So do I take the time off for work or spend the extra miles to redeem anytime award.
Jan 4, 2015, 1:25 pm
#32
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Location: DCA
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Searching through my posts and profile is appetizer. Don't assume my naivety here is indicative of my travel experience or speaks to my chops. Sure I'm new to the card game, but I'm currently Marriott and Starwood Platinum, and was recently a former United 1K and American Platinum.
When I had this status it was much easier to redeem discounted awards. Now? Seems impossible. I guess I could travel domestically, go to South America or Asia, but that's not where my heart strings are pulling me to.
When I had this status it was much easier to redeem discounted awards. Now? Seems impossible. I guess I could travel domestically, go to South America or Asia, but that's not where my heart strings are pulling me to.
Jan 4, 2015, 1:27 pm
#33
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SJC/VCE
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Searching through my posts and profile is appetizer. Don't assume my naivety here is indicative of my travel experience or speaks to my chops. Sure I'm new to the card game, but I'm currently Marriott and Starwood Platinum, and was recently a former United 1K and American Platinum.
When I had this status it was much easier to redeem discounted awards. Now? Seems impossible. I guess I could travel domestically, go to South America or Asia, but that's not where my heart strings are pulling me to.
When I had this status it was much easier to redeem discounted awards. Now? Seems impossible. I guess I could travel domestically, go to South America or Asia, but that's not where my heart strings are pulling me to.
Still - if I were sitting on that many miles and wanted to go to Europe and didn't want to spend the time looking or be flexible w/my dates/routings then I'd book anytime awards and be done w/it.
Last edited by bdemaria; Jan 4, 2015 at 2:30 pm
Jan 4, 2015, 2:10 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA LifeTime PLT (2.982 MM, But 3MM+ Total), HHonors GOLD, IHG AMB
Posts: 787
For September to TPA-CDG, they are there in business. Instantly, I found the 10th to the 25th on AA metal as a Business MileSAAver. Tweek it around, and there are so many other options available just in case. And when in doubt, just go in First.
Good Luck!
Spock Seat @:-)
Jan 4, 2015, 3:02 pm
#35
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,635
Searching through my posts and profile is appetizer. Don't assume my naivety here is indicative of my travel experience or speaks to my chops. Sure I'm new to the card game, but I'm currently Marriott and Starwood Platinum, and was recently a former United 1K and American Platinum.
When I had this status it was much easier to redeem discounted awards. Now? Seems impossible. I guess I could travel domestically, go to South America or Asia, but that's not where my heart strings are pulling me to.
When I had this status it was much easier to redeem discounted awards. Now? Seems impossible. I guess I could travel domestically, go to South America or Asia, but that's not where my heart strings are pulling me to.
Jan 4, 2015, 3:13 pm
#36
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dallas
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, IHG Spire, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,524
Do you agree then, that the massive AA points racked up by MS hobbyists, such as you are, has an impact on available AA saver business awards? Back in the days that you more easily found saver awards, the whole MS hobby did not even exist. And since you are easily racking up hundreds of thousands of miles through MS, why is it that important to insist on discounted awards?
Jan 4, 2015, 4:16 pm
#37
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM
Posts: 2,080
Searching through my posts and profile is appetizer. Don't assume my naivety here is indicative of my travel experience or speaks to my chops. Sure I'm new to the card game, but I'm currently Marriott and Starwood Platinum, and was recently a former United 1K and American Platinum.
When I had this status it was much easier to redeem discounted awards. Now? Seems impossible. I guess I could travel domestically, go to South America or Asia, but that's not where my heart strings are pulling me to.
When I had this status it was much easier to redeem discounted awards. Now? Seems impossible. I guess I could travel domestically, go to South America or Asia, but that's not where my heart strings are pulling me to.
Jan 4, 2015, 4:19 pm
#38
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Jan 4, 2015, 4:45 pm
#39
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 73
Curious to see what you folks would say if I was AA Platinum and I was unable to book any flights (the former being the case just a couple years ago).
My current game may contribute heavily to the problem, but let's not forget the tough miles I put in before switching jobs (which actually inspired the cards game).
Jan 4, 2015, 4:53 pm
#42
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Jan 4, 2015, 5:19 pm
#44
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Review this thread - I have made no comments whatsoever about how you earned your miles and/or your status.
I have, however, noted that there are milesaaver awards to Europe available in your time frame.
Jan 4, 2015, 5:24 pm
#45
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Ahhhhh, the search for scapegoats. 