I need 36k on AA to renew PLT
Jul 9, 2012, 10:04 pm
#1
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I need 36k on AA to renew PLT
Hi folks, I need 36k to requalify for PLT. It has to be on OW.
I have no more up coming trips. I have my own biz so time is not a factor. I just can't be away for too long but I can leave on any day of the week.
I will be leaving from jfk/lga. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
I have no more up coming trips. I have my own biz so time is not a factor. I just can't be away for too long but I can leave on any day of the week.
I will be leaving from jfk/lga. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
Jul 9, 2012, 10:27 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: AA GLD 1MM DL PLT
Posts: 351
Being that far away, you might be better off waiting for the (almost) inevitable buyback offer in January. You can search for it, but I think that for platinum with less than 40k EQMs, it's around $700 (give or take)?
Jul 9, 2012, 10:48 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Hi folks, I need 36k to requalify for PLT. It has to be on OW.
I have no more up coming trips. I have my own biz so time is not a factor. I just can't be away for too long but I can leave on any day of the week.
I will be leaving from jfk/lga. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
I have no more up coming trips. I have my own biz so time is not a factor. I just can't be away for too long but I can leave on any day of the week.
I will be leaving from jfk/lga. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
Jul 9, 2012, 10:52 pm
#4
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Location: New York, NY
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Yes
you are correct but I was searching for any suggestions anyone might have. I rather get it done with now vs. waiting towards the end of the year. Thanks.
The buyback won't be an option for me as I just re-purchased it for this year. I just love having the perks of PLT so want to requalify.
Thanks.
The buyback won't be an option for me as I just re-purchased it for this year. I just love having the perks of PLT so want to requalify.
Thanks.
Jul 9, 2012, 10:59 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 1999
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I need 36k on AA to renew PLT
I just saw an e-mail from CX offering JFK-HKG for $880 ai. At 16,112 miles that's about .05cpm, and if you can handle it, same day turns are available. It's in Q, but I don't know if that gets you your AA EQM. Good luck, buying it might be both cheaper and easier than two of those 32 hour adventures, but it's not nearly as good a story!
Jul 9, 2012, 11:17 pm
#7
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There is a blogger who does these long-winded MRs. I think he searches on ITA and looks at long trips that maximizes the miles at the same ticket price. Out of JFK, I would try to do a few transcon flights, connecting first through another east coast city (e.g. BOS, RDU or MIA) and then connecting at ORD or DFW and then adding a SFO-LAX at the end for extra miles. You probably need to do at least 4-5 of these RT MR to get your 36K EQM.
Jul 10, 2012, 11:12 am
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There is a blogger who does these long-winded MRs. I think he searches on ITA and looks at long trips that maximizes the miles at the same ticket price. Out of JFK, I would try to do a few transcon flights, connecting first through another east coast city (e.g. BOS, RDU or MIA) and then connecting at ORD or DFW and then adding a SFO-LAX at the end for extra miles. You probably need to do at least 4-5 of these RT MR to get your 36K EQM.
Jul 10, 2012, 12:26 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2009
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JFK - HKG X2 in F will give you approximately 48,336 points. (caluculated using actual mileage plus 1.5 points per mile flown if booked in A or F). You claim you need 36K miles, which means you've earned 14K EQMs thus far in 2012. Something isn't adding up.
Jul 10, 2012, 12:42 pm
#11
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I do it twice a year in F
using AA miles.
Jul 10, 2012, 5:22 pm
#13
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You might want to do a cost-benefit analysis here. For 14k miles of real flying, you could probably buy most of the perks that PLT gets you for less than 36k of mileage runs would cost. That being said, I wouldn't discourage you as long as you enjoy the pursuit!
Jul 11, 2012, 1:17 am
#14
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I wouldn't wait for and hope for a buy-back. I'd look for flights to ensure I get there instead of waiting/wondering if a buy-back will be offered. What if AA doesn't offer a buy-back this year? Or if they do but the reuirements are above the OPs EQM/EQP. The only way to be sure is to hit the requirements of the program.
Jul 11, 2012, 2:46 pm
#15
Join Date: Oct 2009
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I wouldn't wait for and hope for a buy-back. I'd look for flights to ensure I get there instead of waiting/wondering if a buy-back will be offered. What if AA doesn't offer a buy-back this year? Or if they do but the reuirements are above the OPs EQM/EQP. The only way to be sure is to hit the requirements of the program.