ARCHIVE: AAdvantage Million Miler Program as of Dec 2011 (master thd)
#61
Join Date: Oct 2002
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#62
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Absolutely, with this change AAdvantage is way behind United. If I were starting today to select a frequent flyer program and was interested in lifetime status, I would select United since it is much easier to fly 1 million miles for lifetime mid-tier on United versus needing 2 million miles on American. As an additional sweetener for United, 3 million miles gives lifetime top-tier on United, while there is no lifetime top-tier on American.
#63
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Yes, I just got the unfortunate and expected email. It clearly states base miles, which would to me would mean that you would only get credit for the actual miles for flights under 500 miles.
#64
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#65
Join Date: Jul 2011
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What to do ?
I'm at 954.442, have the Citi MC Exec, should I wait to cross the 1MM after Dec 01 or before ?
#66
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Potomac Falls, VA
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Question 1
So how do sub 500 mile segments count toward the lifetime balance?
Right now as EXP I get a 500 mile minimum? Would I get a 500 mile credit toward lifetime marks as well? or would I get the actual miles flown?
Question 2
I have a flight on the 30th that arrives just after midnight (12/1); just curious will this count as just base miles or will the EXP bonus count (for one last time) as well?
Question 3
This was an unofficial program right (MM Program) - So now is it (MM Program) an official program within the AAdvantage program?
So how do sub 500 mile segments count toward the lifetime balance?
Right now as EXP I get a 500 mile minimum? Would I get a 500 mile credit toward lifetime marks as well? or would I get the actual miles flown?
Question 2
I have a flight on the 30th that arrives just after midnight (12/1); just curious will this count as just base miles or will the EXP bonus count (for one last time) as well?
Question 3
This was an unofficial program right (MM Program) - So now is it (MM Program) an official program within the AAdvantage program?
Last edited by TrojanHorse; Aug 24, 2011 at 1:46 pm
#67
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#68
Join Date: Jun 2011
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I don't since most people in the AAdvantage program knew nothing about the MM benefits until now, and never knew what counted and what didn't. This is a new program to them. Why would it cause them to change their existing habits?
I mean, some FT folks might, but we're minuscule and not major.
Cheers.
I mean, some FT folks might, but we're minuscule and not major.
Cheers.
Without MM status or a special offer, there will now be very little reason to credit a rental car or hotel to AA.
I presume AA will change the way rental car miles post to avoid confusion. Recently my rental car miles have posted as base miles, while my hotel booking miles posted as bonus.
#70
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Bummer....Pkerr and I crossed over a million at the same time. Today, I am at 1.470 he is at 2.450 - sucks to be me....
#71
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#72
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Absolutely, with this change AAdvantage is way behind United. If I were starting today to select a frequent flyer program and was interested in lifetime status, I would select United since it is much easier to fly 1 million miles for lifetime mid-tier on United versus needing 2 million miles on American. As an additional sweetener for United, 3 million miles gives lifetime top-tier on United, while there is no lifetime top-tier on American.
#73
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MCI
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Posts: 3,081
I'll keep BankDirect- it works for me and miles are better than zero interest from my local brick and mortar bank. AA Amex will be gone as soon as the annual fee kicks in- not sure about the AA Visa. I'd moved TD Ameritrade money into Fidelity as soon as the TD Ameritrade points hit but will probably keep Fidelity. Will be a little more careful about Aadvantage e-shoppping- I've overpaid slightly on some purchases to use AA-affiliated merchants but that will end.
It was fun while it lasted.
#74
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If a non N American resident... do it now and get the 4 systemwide upgrades
( assuming that the non published scheme is still operating )
#75
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based on:
You might be wondering about the AAdvantage miles you’ve earned so far. The good news is that when the Million Miler program launches on December 1, your starting Million Miler balance will include every AAdvantage mile you’ve ever earned since joining the program. And any Million Miler status or benefits you’ve earned so far remain as well.
it would indicate that the answer is YES
You might be wondering about the AAdvantage miles you’ve earned so far. The good news is that when the Million Miler program launches on December 1, your starting Million Miler balance will include every AAdvantage mile you’ve ever earned since joining the program. And any Million Miler status or benefits you’ve earned so far remain as well.
it would indicate that the answer is YES