GET THE MOST OUT OF MY MILES
Jun 23, 2003 | 7:38 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RACHELLE:
MY HUSBAND & I WOULD LIKE TO GO ON A VACATION IN THE SUMMER USING OUR AMERICAN ADVANTAGE MILES. HOWEVER, I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING A RESERVATION BEC. THER ARE NO MORE SEATS AVAIKABLE FOR ADVANTAGE RESERVATIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU THINK IT IS WISE TO SELL MY POINTS AND WITH THE MONEY EARNED BOOK OUR VACATION?? IF YES, WHERE CAN I SELL MY POINTS AND RECEIVE THE BEST RATE FOR THEM?? </font>
MY HUSBAND & I WOULD LIKE TO GO ON A VACATION IN THE SUMMER USING OUR AMERICAN ADVANTAGE MILES. HOWEVER, I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING A RESERVATION BEC. THER ARE NO MORE SEATS AVAIKABLE FOR ADVANTAGE RESERVATIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU THINK IT IS WISE TO SELL MY POINTS AND WITH THE MONEY EARNED BOOK OUR VACATION?? IF YES, WHERE CAN I SELL MY POINTS AND RECEIVE THE BEST RATE FOR THEM?? </font>
Technically, selling your AAdvantage miles is a violation of that program's terms (with serious potential ramifications), so I'd discourage you from pursuing that option. If you tell us how many miles you have at your disposal and where and when you want to go, you will be sure to get some assistance from some very knowledgeable FlyerTalkers. Otherwise, what's the rush to unload your AAdvantage miles? Is it imperative that you find some cash to finance your trip? If you must do so, maybe try to work out a clandestine deal with a close and trustworthy friend. But you didn't hear that from me.
