AAdvantage Dining questions
#136
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Programs: AA EXP, LA Black (matched), CM Silver, IHG Gold
Posts: 530
The actual Apple Card from Goldman Sachs in Apple Pay just can't be used. There is a virtual card number for this in Apple Wallet but that is not the same number as the titanium card. Actually cannot see the full titanium card number. Plus, when using the iPhone to pay with the Apple Card, that is also a separate, hidden number.
Once I used my Discover card loaded into Apple Wallet and didn't get credit for the purchase because, as some have mentioned just up thread, that number is masked and is not in AA eDining database. I was able to get credit from customer service by providing the receipt but I got the impression this was a one-time courtesy, not to be repeated. Going forward I just swipe the Discover card.
Once I used my Discover card loaded into Apple Wallet and didn't get credit for the purchase because, as some have mentioned just up thread, that number is masked and is not in AA eDining database. I was able to get credit from customer service by providing the receipt but I got the impression this was a one-time courtesy, not to be repeated. Going forward I just swipe the Discover card.
#137
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: LAX / PHL
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 966
Not sure if this is just an error, but Aadvantage Dining used to earn 3x miler per dollar spent and then 5x over a certain threshold of visits (I think 11 visits per year).
I logged in today and saw the following, it's now showing just 1 LP / Mile per dollar spent:
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EDIT:
A quick update - I was able to resolve this by removing myself from their emails and re-enabling.
Apparently they only award 1mi per dollar spent if you aren't subscribed to emails.
I logged in today and saw the following, it's now showing just 1 LP / Mile per dollar spent:
![](https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.flyertalk.com-vbulletin/500x164/screenshot_2023_05_22_at_6_23_17_pm_926524131a373433d1111472801f5269230254a7.png)
EDIT:
A quick update - I was able to resolve this by removing myself from their emails and re-enabling.
Apparently they only award 1mi per dollar spent if you aren't subscribed to emails.
#138
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM
Posts: 86,727
Not sure if this is just an error, but Aadvantage Dining used to earn 3x miler per dollar spent and then 5x over a certain threshold of visits (I think 11 visits per year).
I logged in today and saw the following, it's now showing just 1 LP / Mile per dollar spent:
![](https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.flyertalk.com-vbulletin/500x164/screenshot_2023_05_22_at_6_23_17_pm_926524131a373433d1111472801f5269230254a7.png)
EDIT:
A quick update - I was able to resolve this by removing myself from their emails and re-enabling.
Apparently they only award 1mi per dollar spent if you aren't subscribed to emails.
I logged in today and saw the following, it's now showing just 1 LP / Mile per dollar spent:
![](https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.flyertalk.com-vbulletin/500x164/screenshot_2023_05_22_at_6_23_17_pm_926524131a373433d1111472801f5269230254a7.png)
EDIT:
A quick update - I was able to resolve this by removing myself from their emails and re-enabling.
Apparently they only award 1mi per dollar spent if you aren't subscribed to emails.
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#139
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, AA ExecPlat, Amtrak Select Exec, former WN apologist
Posts: 1,557
Yes, you still get 5 miles after 11 visits. Luckily, a couple of my favorite lunch places are part of the program, as well as Jack in the Box, where I'll drive through and get just a soft drink - which also counts toward the 11! Though it's annoying to be asked to review a Diet Coke! ![Big Grin](https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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#140
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM
Posts: 86,727
Is there any advantage to doing the review? I used to register cards with iDine, which required a review for earning, but they gutted their rewards so I recently switched to AA dining. I'd just as soon not do the review every time unless there is some benefit to doing so.
#141
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dallas
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 621
Is there any advantage to doing the review? I used to register cards with iDine, which required a review for earning, but they gutted their rewards so I recently switched to AA dining. I'd just as soon not do the review every time unless there is some benefit to doing so.
#142
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CMH, West Coast
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, oneworld emerald
Posts: 2,741
The place I go to the most for AA dining is on the list but never credits my transactions properly, so I'm always submitting receipts 10 days later. The last couple times I've done this, I've noticed that the response rate has been very quick, same day within hours for getting these dines properly posted.
#143
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 599
The place I go to the most for AA dining is on the list but never credits my transactions properly, so I'm always submitting receipts 10 days later. The last couple times I've done this, I've noticed that the response rate has been very quick, same day within hours for getting these dines properly posted.
The turnaround on my submissions has been up and down, but always met my expectations. Some weeks it takes hours, some weeks it takes a couple of days, but IME service has always been accurate, efficient and helpful -- especially since they're just compensating for someone else's issue in these cases.
#144
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 106
Never used AAdvantage Dining in the past, but thinking of using it as a way of preventing my AA miles from expiring 2 weeks from now. However, I'm reading that although miles usually post to the AA Dining account within a few days, they only post to the corresponding AA account after a few weeks--does that mean this is not a viable way for me to extend my miles? Thanks!
#145
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,926
There might be some info in the expiring miles thread: Prevent AA miles / account from expiring / expiration & spend for other than flying
#146
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1k aa exec plat
Posts: 1,861
Sorry to be a cheapskate but trying to get to the 12th dine quickly for extra miles .
Can anyone advise cheapest places yo go that would trigger a dine?a shake or something?
Also,in the same restaurant if you split the cheque would this count as two dines? thanks
Can anyone advise cheapest places yo go that would trigger a dine?a shake or something?
Also,in the same restaurant if you split the cheque would this count as two dines? thanks
#147
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: DCA/IAD & BUF
Posts: 1,514
I don't recall seeing a minimum, but just joined recently. So far I've used it twice at a breakfast place. If there's something like that nearby you, a quick coffee and eggs or toast or pastry is relatively quick and inexpensive.
#148
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, WOH Globalist
Posts: 1,164
I once bought a $1 bottle of water at a local pizza place and got 5 miles for it
#150
Join Date: May 2023
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 118
For restaurants/bars with attached shops — think wineries, distilleries, cigar shops, etc. — their merchandise also qualifies.