AA/US Air: Need 341 miles from NYC
Dec 17, 2014, 11:22 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Continental Elite, United Premier, AA Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 31
AA/US Air: Need 341 miles from NYC
I miscalculated receiving biz class fare credit from a partner airline and am now 341 miles short of Gold Status. Would appreciate any help on flying from NYC for less than $200 before year-end for status [I got the promotion to pay $400 for Gold Status but I'm so close!!]. I tried to look on ITA Matrix and TheFlightDeal to PHL, CLT, ORD, DFW, ATL but wasn't having any success. Maybe somebody with more experience than me can help me out??
Dec 17, 2014, 11:32 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: LHR, SAN
Programs: BA GGL, AA PLT, VS-curious
Posts: 1,487
Use google flights, select oneworld or the individual carriers, and leave the destination box blank. Enter a date range. Scroll down to the map below and click expand map, zoom in to see shorter flights.
One you see some likely candidates, try those in the destination box and click on, but don't select, an outbound date. A calendar of lowest fares will appear. Select one you like then do the same with the return date and you will see prices for your desired turnaround time.
One you see some likely candidates, try those in the destination box and click on, but don't select, an outbound date. A calendar of lowest fares will appear. Select one you like then do the same with the return date and you will see prices for your desired turnaround time.
Dec 17, 2014, 11:41 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Dallas, TX USA
Posts: 2,117
I had a friend who was in a similar situation a few years back (she was about 300 miles short of Platinum). She called AA and was told not to worry, that they "rounded up" for people who were within 500 miles of the status. I don't know if this is still their policy, but it's worth a call before you go to the trouble and expense of making a flight.
Dec 17, 2014, 12:08 pm
#5
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Continental Elite, United Premier, AA Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 31
Arsey, wow that is a really great tool...thank you so much!
Dogcanyon, no such luck...either take a flight or pay the $400 were my two options
Madone, thanks so much! I didn't even think about training it or bussing it back!
Dogcanyon, no such luck...either take a flight or pay the $400 were my two options
Madone, thanks so much! I didn't even think about training it or bussing it back!
Dec 17, 2014, 1:36 pm
#6
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Continental Elite, United Premier, AA Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 31
Madone, actually I looked at milecalc and I don't think flying to DC one way gets me to the 341 miles as it is only 241 miles? Unless AA guarantees a minimum of 500 miles on all legs?
Dec 17, 2014, 1:56 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, AS & DL GM Marriott TE, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,582
Dec 17, 2014, 1:57 pm
#8
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: Hilton credit card Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,652
Madone59 - AA Gold status is at 25K miles, and is equivalent to UA Silver.
Dec 17, 2014, 4:52 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP (2.5MM), Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,859
AA Gold is the lowest tier, there is no silver beneath it. If OP is not already at least AA Gold then they have no status and no 500mi mins.