Buy up?
Dec 9, 13, 11:43 am
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Philly
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 200
Buy up?
Hello!
I have been desperately looking for cheap flights to get my last 678 miles needed to ensure my gold status. I then thought just buying up would be just as cost-effective. As of now, I have 44k+ mile, but will have 49k+ as of Dec. 14th. I got a quote for buying up today, and the dollar value was less than the stated number needed for 5,000-9,999. Do they quote on a percentage of the miles needed? So if I only need like 678 miles, it will be less than the $249 listed on the site for 1-1,999? If so, perfect, I'll just buy up on Dec. 16th.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have been desperately looking for cheap flights to get my last 678 miles needed to ensure my gold status. I then thought just buying up would be just as cost-effective. As of now, I have 44k+ mile, but will have 49k+ as of Dec. 14th. I got a quote for buying up today, and the dollar value was less than the stated number needed for 5,000-9,999. Do they quote on a percentage of the miles needed? So if I only need like 678 miles, it will be less than the $249 listed on the site for 1-1,999? If so, perfect, I'll just buy up on Dec. 16th.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Dec 9, 13, 11:57 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: BOS / PHL
Programs: US Chairman
Posts: 61
I believe it is a flat rate, so if you only need a single mile it still costs $249
Dec 9, 13, 12:05 pm
#3
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Philly
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 200
Originally Posted by TwoDecks
I believe it is a flat rate, so if you only need a single mile it still costs $249
Dec 9, 13, 12:59 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PHL , EWR
Programs: AA Platinum, UA Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 293
Originally Posted by higgies
Weird. When I submitted now it only said $538, instead of the $579. Maybe it was before the tax that is included in the original listing.
Dec 10, 13, 7:48 am
#5
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Philly
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Posts: 200
What do you think my odds are for a soft landing? Especially given the merger? I've been Gold for 3 years, and Silver for many before that. Think they'll grant me gold for being so close? =)
Dec 10, 13, 1:46 pm
#6
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 100
Originally Posted by higgies
What do you think my odds are for a soft landing? Especially given the merger? I've been Gold for 3 years, and Silver for many before that. Think they'll grant me gold for being so close? =)
Dec 10, 13, 11:51 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: SFO / SJC / OAK
Programs: AS / CSR / AMEX
Posts: 255
Originally Posted by basejump
Well it is the season for giving,
Dec 31, 13, 10:03 am
#8
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Philly
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 200
Little Update - I called the line this morning to see if they would give it to me, and I played dumb... the agent didn't do anything for me today, but she thought since I was so close (678 miles) they would probably give it to me in their sweep. She said the sweep should occur in a couple of weeks. If I don't hear anything I should call back, and they'll look at it then. So I kind of got a brush-off, but a better feeling.
Jan 2, 14, 1:30 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Programs: American Gold; SW A list; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 161
a little New Year kindness!
As of Dec. 31, I was 12 miles short of next status; called preferred line and given an email address. Sent short email explaining.
This is what is funny. 90 minutes later, I got a form email saying nothing could be done and I should go ahead and buy up if I wanted the retained status. But 30 minutes after that, another email--signed by the same customer service rep--said upon further consideration, I would be given! the 12 miles and my status is now good to March 2015. I was very pleased that I did not read my emails until the second one had come.... Thanks so much, US Airways!
This is what is funny. 90 minutes later, I got a form email saying nothing could be done and I should go ahead and buy up if I wanted the retained status. But 30 minutes after that, another email--signed by the same customer service rep--said upon further consideration, I would be given! the 12 miles and my status is now good to March 2015. I was very pleased that I did not read my emails until the second one had come.... Thanks so much, US Airways!
Jan 3, 14, 12:21 pm
#10
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Philly
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 200
Originally Posted by preguntas
As of Dec. 31, I was 12 miles short of next status; called preferred line and given an email address. Sent short email explaining.
This is what is funny. 90 minutes later, I got a form email saying nothing could be done and I should go ahead and buy up if I wanted the retained status. But 30 minutes after that, another email--signed by the same customer service rep--said upon further consideration, I would be given! the 12 miles and my status is now good to March 2015. I was very pleased that I did not read my emails until the second one had come.... Thanks so much, US Airways!
This is what is funny. 90 minutes later, I got a form email saying nothing could be done and I should go ahead and buy up if I wanted the retained status. But 30 minutes after that, another email--signed by the same customer service rep--said upon further consideration, I would be given! the 12 miles and my status is now good to March 2015. I was very pleased that I did not read my emails until the second one had come.... Thanks so much, US Airways!
Jan 15, 14, 7:53 am
#11
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Philly
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 200
I emailed customer service and presented my case. I received an email back within 2 days that stated they have granted me a one-time exception and have extended my status for this program year. Yay!
