How to get around AA transfer rates

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How to get around AA transfer rates

by Ben Schlappig Guest August 31, 2017, 9:05 am

How to get around AA transfer rates

Anonymous Guest
August 31, 2017, 9:05 am

My friend lost his wife to cancer recently and she left behind three kids under the age of 10. We live in Boston and his sister in Charlotte. When I called AA to try and give her a chunk of miles I was taken aback at the $30 per each 1K miles transfer fee. It makes it cheaper for me to book tickets each time for her and her family instead (~$11-30 service fees). I understand this is a unique circumstance however if anyone has ideas on getting around the obscene AA service charges let me know.

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David W Community Ambassador
August 31, 2017, 3:12 pm

There isnt a way around it, unfortunately. Just book the tickets for them or gift miles to them when there is a promotion on purchased miles.
Gaurav Community Ambassador
August 31, 2017, 4:43 pm

And there shouldn’t be any service fees for booking an award for the sister. Just the normal taxes and fees charged on an award redemption.

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