ARCHIVE: AAdvantage Million Miler Program as of Dec 2011 (master thd)
Aug 24, 11, 1:45 pm
#76
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Originally Posted by chix
I would like to know that answer too....
Aug 24, 11, 1:46 pm
#77
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: San Diego, CA , 4.2MM+ AA Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold
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Originally Posted by chix
I would like to know that answer too....
Dear FrAAmer,
Your commitment to American Airlines is extraordinary and we sincerely thank you for your loyalty.
As one of our multi-million mile AAdvantage® members, you have enjoyed the benefits of an informal program that recognizes your robust mileage earning activity.
As you know, you are vested with lifetime AAdvantage Platinum® status, regardless of your annual elite-qualifying activity. We will continue to provide you with four (4) one-way systemwide upgrades each time you cross another Million Miler threshold.
Aug 24, 11, 1:46 pm
#78
Join Date: Apr 2002
Programs: AA (Exec Plat), UAL (Premier Exec), SPG (Platinum), Hyatt (Diamond), Marriott (Plat), Hertz (Prez)
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For those who haven't reach 1MM status but are close and don't expect to have a lot of BIS miles in the future, I'm assuming the best course of action is to get as close as you can to 1MM status as possible before December 1 (without actually crossing the threshold) through non-BIS methods: credit card spending, SPG points, etc. Then cross the threshold after December 1.
Aug 24, 11, 1:46 pm
#79
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AA EXP - 2.4 mm, Starwood PLT
Posts: 427
Originally Posted by chix
I would like to know that answer too....
Your commitment to American Airlines is extraordinary and we sincerely thank you for your loyalty.
As one of our multi-million mile AAdvantage® members, you have enjoyed the benefits of an informal program that recognizes your robust mileage earning activity.
As you know, you are vested with lifetime AAdvantage Platinum® status, regardless of your annual elite-qualifying activity. We will continue to provide you with four (4) one-way systemwide upgrades each time you cross another Million Miler threshold.
Last edited by execplatscum; Aug 24, 11 at 1:47 pm Reason: edit
Aug 24, 11, 1:46 pm
#80
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Multiple locations
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Originally Posted by Bucanero
I'm at 954.442, have the Citi MC Exec, should I wait to cross the 1MM after Dec 01 or before ?
also, I might be paranoid, but no need to publish your exact AAdvantage miles number..
Aug 24, 11, 1:46 pm
#81
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 184
Originally Posted by mingw
so whatever miles we have through 11/30/11 should still count, right? from 12/1/11 we can only add BIS miles?
I need to find ways spending half million with my credit card by then
I need to find ways spending half million with my credit card by then
Or just get the new credit card (if it's available where you live), which gives you all the benefits of Gold status plus unlimited Admiral's Club access for you and family members travelling with you, for a "mere" $450/year.
I made 1 million miles last year, and only have 925k miles to go to Platinum. Guess that won't be happening, since I rarely even crack 25k miles/year any more.
Aug 24, 11, 1:46 pm
#82
Join Date: Oct 2000
Programs: AA - Lifetime Gold
Posts: 1,513
Oh well... it was expected. It's a shame as I'm at 1.5mm and was looking forward to crossing the 2mm on cc purchases. Since that is no longer possible, I guess I'll be using my other credit cards (UA/DL) more as I was using Citibank exclusively as well as using the AAdvantage shopping portal.
My wife has 1.2mm and will be a little disappointed that she'll be flying more to get to 2mm.
My wife has 1.2mm and will be a little disappointed that she'll be flying more to get to 2mm.
Aug 24, 11, 1:48 pm
#83
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 740
Originally Posted by AmericanAirlines
You have the opportunity to earn BIS miles by flying AA or any AAdvantage participating airline. Unlike any other airline, you also have the opportunity to earn miles towards Million Miler status through the Citi Executive Card. This is a great card with a lot of benefits which you should check out if you haven't had the chance already.
Aug 24, 11, 1:48 pm
#84
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP (1MM), Hyatt, Marriott Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 395
Originally Posted by GUWonder
So the days of "international" 1 MM customers getting the 4 SWUs for hitting 1MM status are coming to an end?
Aug 24, 11, 1:48 pm
#85
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Tampa, FL, USA
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I'll identify myself first, AA is my second choice, I am a Delta flyer normally. I don't fly for business, and can manage mid level status (gold) on Delta on my own dime. I have been coveting million mile status on AA for a while now, since I may someday work with a company that woudl require me to fly aa more, or for the day that I can't keep up my delta status, so I can then switch programs to benefit from having status.
I wish the program would have lasted longer unchanged. But I also think the changes are fair given what competitors offer.
I am very grateful for the advance notice of the changes. A big thank you to AA for being so upfront about what is going on.
I also have a plan on how to accumulate the miles I need to get there- I am going to lock myself in a bathroom on a 777 for 1 week in October, put an "out of order" sign on the door, then come out and ask for the miles I flew to be credited to my account. There aren't any flaws in my plan, are there?
I wish the program would have lasted longer unchanged. But I also think the changes are fair given what competitors offer.
I am very grateful for the advance notice of the changes. A big thank you to AA for being so upfront about what is going on.
I also have a plan on how to accumulate the miles I need to get there- I am going to lock myself in a bathroom on a 777 for 1 week in October, put an "out of order" sign on the door, then come out and ask for the miles I flew to be credited to my account. There aren't any flaws in my plan, are there?
Aug 24, 11, 1:49 pm
#86
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Always on the move
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Originally Posted by PCTraveler
Doesn't bode well for that announcement.
Are the current LT members grandfathered in?
Are the current LT members grandfathered in?
As you know, you are vested with lifetime AAdvantage Platinum® status, regardless of your annual elite-qualifying activity. We will continue to provide you with four (4) one-way systemwide upgrades each time you cross another Million Miler threshold.
I think to summarize this, is take your number today (LT numbers), keep adding at today's rate/speed until Dec 1st. After that date, the rate/speed of accumulating LT numbers will slow down based on the less ways/opportunities to earn them.
Aug 24, 11, 1:49 pm
#87
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BNA
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It would be nice for Citi to offer a special promo on the Citi Exec card to reduce the fee for the coming year.
Aug 24, 11, 1:50 pm
#88
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA
Posts: 4
Originally Posted by Dave Noble
If a N American resident....If you would prefer 35,000 points to 8 electronic upgrade credits, wait till december
If a non N American resident... do it now and get the 4 systemwide upgrades
( assuming that the non published scheme is still operating )
If a non N American resident... do it now and get the 4 systemwide upgrades
( assuming that the non published scheme is still operating )
Aug 24, 11, 1:50 pm
#89
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 2,927
Na - Na. Told you so.
Aug 24, 11, 1:51 pm
#90
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ohio and Colorado
Programs: AA Gold MM, DL Gold, US MM, HH Gold, Starwood
Posts: 953
I have been gradually working my way to 2MM with both flying and my regular Citi AA card. I don't think I will continue since my current card is free and the Citi new deal is $450 a year.
I think I will change to the AMEX Platinum which gets me into both the Admirals Club and Sky Club on DL plus a lot more bennies for the same $450. One year flying plus spending on the new Citi card will not get me close enough to the 2MM to be worth the limited bennies compared to the AMEX Platinum.
Glad I get to keep my lifetime Gold for my current ~1.6MM
Cheers
I think I will change to the AMEX Platinum which gets me into both the Admirals Club and Sky Club on DL plus a lot more bennies for the same $450. One year flying plus spending on the new Citi card will not get me close enough to the 2MM to be worth the limited bennies compared to the AMEX Platinum.
Glad I get to keep my lifetime Gold for my current ~1.6MM
Cheers
