Not earning correct miles?
Apr 25, 2023, 7:09 am
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: CLT
Posts: 89
Not earning correct miles?
I'm an EP, flew J, and LP and award miles seemed very low to me.
Award Miles 3,399
Base miles 1,545
Bonus miles 1,854
Loyalty Points 3,399
Should I not have an 11x multiplier here?
More info:
Award Miles 3,399
Base miles 1,545
Bonus miles 1,854
Loyalty Points 3,399
Should I not have an 11x multiplier here?
More info:
- This was the initial segment
- Base fare was ~772
- Upgraded to J but I guess the upgrade cost isn't included in their calculations... Which is ridiculous
Last edited by BarrenLucidity; Apr 25, 2023 at 7:53 am
Apr 25, 2023, 7:14 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,671
LPs are based on the fare you paid. Was your ticket around $300? Was it on AA or a partner? I think we need a bit more info.
Apr 25, 2023, 7:17 am
#3
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Apr 25, 2023, 7:17 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA PLT, IHG Spire
Posts: 551
No that looks correct at first glance. You get 5x dollars as base miles and 6x as bonus for a total of 11x. Looks like your base fare was $309. 309 * 11 = 3399.
You can verify that the miles posted by fare instead of distance, you should see "Method: Fare" or "Method: Distance" on the detail screen in your history. Partner flights or trips where AA IT loses the fare info usually post by distance instead of by fare.
You can verify that the miles posted by fare instead of distance, you should see "Method: Fare" or "Method: Distance" on the detail screen in your history. Partner flights or trips where AA IT loses the fare info usually post by distance instead of by fare.
Apr 25, 2023, 8:11 am
#6
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If you chose the in-app or aa.com upgrade option for $$, it's clearly stated that LPs will not be earned. So while just about all of us here think it's ridiculous that they don't do this, it doesn't stop most people from taking the bait if there is value in it. On that same token, we could argue that there should be LPs earned for all ancillary spending like preferred and MCE seat and baggage fees.
Apr 25, 2023, 9:53 am
#7
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So while just about all of us here think it's ridiculous that they don't do this, it doesn't stop most people from taking the bait if there is value in it. On that same token, we could argue that there should be LPs earned for all ancillary spending like preferred and MCE seat and baggage fees.