AA Status Calculator

[power71]

Hi all, I apologise in advance if this is covered somewhere already, but where can I calculate the status credits earnt for AA flights?

I've read alot about the status earn rate in the USA being much better than that here in Australia and have also noted that some status runs are less than US$1000. Which site are these booked on as AA.com appears to return results of more than US$2000 for First class flights

Thanks

 

[drewbles]

There is no calculator, it's based on the standard miles earning rate for QF, so check out the QF status calculator and then also the earning for each booking class.

You can use Mileage Monkey as well if you know your route, which will help. Just do a search here on 'instant upgrade' and 'mileage monkey'

 

[Paddy55]

Mileage Monkey works well for me!

 

[power71]

Thanks Drewbles

Any info on my second question?

There is no calculator, it's based on the standard miles earning rate for QF, so check out the QF status calculator and then also the earning for each booking class.

You can use Mileage Monkey as well if you know your route, which will help. Just do a search here on 'instant upgrade' and 'mileage monkey'

 

[mannej]

The status earn rate is the same, however the US gives you opportunities to earn SC's at a fairly cheap rate.

Search on here for instant upgrade fares as there is a wealth of knowledge on here regarding the topic.

 

[Paddy55]

Thanks Drewbles

Any info on my second question?

You're want to look at the Instant Upgrade column next to the First Class column(s)

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Booked a 5 sector multi city incl 2 x intl legs in First and Business today for USD1,200 on AA.com

 

[power71]

Booked a 5 sector multi city incl 2 x intl legs in First and Business today for USD1,200 on AA.com

is this on aa.com?

I still can't see anywhere an 'instant upgrade column. Just economy, business and first (with unrestricted or restricted conditions) i.e 6 options to choose from for booking

 

[serfty]

It varies with route.

Often the cheaper premium fares book into First or Business "Special" or "Restricted".

The cost varies significantly with origin/destination. e.g LAX to NYC is generally over $1000 one-way, but, for example, LAX-//-NYC-//-SJU can cost around $500 - fly further, pay less ...

 

[Paddy55]

It varies with route.

The cost varies significantly with origin/destination. e.g LAX to NYC is generally over $1000 one-way, but, for example, LAX-//-NYC-//-SJU can cost around $500 - fly further, pay less ...

Hmmm, 180SC for about $480... :mrgreen:

 

[tuppaware]

Hmmm, 180SC for about $480... :mrgreen:

I can get 300 for $512

 

[drewbles]

is this on aa.com?

I still can't see anywhere an 'instant upgrade column. Just economy, business and first (with unrestricted or restricted conditions) i.e 6 options to choose from for booking

Try doing a search here for 'KUPP' 'YUPP' and 'Instant Upgrade' and you'll find plenty of info

 

[serfty]

I can get 300 for $512

I've pushed that to 420 but does require some 40 minute connections.

As for the OP's second question, see the links in the first post of this thread:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....gram/best-status-run-options-quick-35258.html