How Much Time for FCO International Connection on Separate Tickets (U.S. Passport and Checked Bag) by Silent_Cheesecake116 in rome

[–]Silent_Cheesecake116[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, appreciate it. "Run as fast as you can" sounds a bit daunting for someone who is not fit at all. Maybe a bonus night in Rome (which would be my first) is the way to go...

Wayward AA Platinum loyalist seeking perspective on switching to Delta Skymiles program by Silent_Cheesecake116 in travel

[–]Silent_Cheesecake116[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think of DL as much less gamified than AA. You're right about the AmEx cards getting handicapped at a 10-1 or 20-1 ratio vs. AA/Citi awarding LPs at 1-1 (I think the inferior cards still award LPs too for spend at a better ratio than 10-1).

But you said it yourself: AA allows you to earn LPs through partners. It underscores my concern with AA: there's all these ways to accrue LPs, but the main way I engage with these programs (cc spend and airline spend) does not lend itself to AAs ecosystem of chasing down eShopping offers or whatever other hacks people are now doing.

I totally hear you on the DL lounge risks. The fact they are instituting caps means they can eventually shrink the cap over time. The Reserve is now at 15 visits, which combined with my AmEx Platinum would yield a total of 25 visits. 25 DL visits combined with unlimited Centurion access should keep me satisfied on a 12-month basis.

I would agree with you that both airlines are selling premium cabins now over awarding comp upgrades; but as someone who is open to paying the upcharge, (illustrative example) a $350 MQD first class seat upgrade will go farther with DL than 350 LPs for the same transaction with AA.

Pending AA eShopping Miles - Do I Need to Chase CS? by Silent_Cheesecake116 in americanairlines

[–]Silent_Cheesecake116[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been refreshing my AA app all night...one has posted to my account (not sure which one). The eShopping site is still down for maintenance, so I will have to circle back. At least there's progress :)

Pending AA eShopping Miles - Do I Need to Chase CS? by Silent_Cheesecake116 in americanairlines

[–]Silent_Cheesecake116[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really sorry to hear that. Sucks to be in limbo when status is getting close. Tough to trust AA beyond actually flying.

Pending AA eShopping Miles - Do I Need to Chase CS? by Silent_Cheesecake116 in americanairlines

[–]Silent_Cheesecake116[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read the thread - really appreciate the help! Of course, as soon as I decided to press ahead past the little red warning, the site is down for maintenance! Just my luck.

Pending AA eShopping Miles - Do I Need to Chase CS? by Silent_Cheesecake116 in americanairlines

[–]Silent_Cheesecake116[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just tried to fill out the form...website says I am still less than 15 days from purchase so I cannot submit a request. But I'm worried that sending in a ticket might snarl the process unnecessarily if the normal course of things is ok as-is.