I can now add another 100,000 miles to my AAdvantage account thanks to the Citi Executive AAdvantage Card. Widely pontificated about across the blogs and boards, I admittedly hedged a bit when news of this very nice offer hit the wires. Ultimately, the allure of 100,000 miles proved too tempting, not to mention I have an identified travel need for which these miles will be ideal.
Of course, the particulars of the deal, $10,000 in spending in 90 days, seemed a tiny bit daunting at first. A few visits to the local pharmacy helped ease some of that pain, but that option disappeared as we know. In the end, a couple of unexpected automobile and tax bills helped me sail across the finish line with a few days to spare.
The next burning question after getting the card was whether or not to go for a second one? In the end I opted out of that idea. Thankfully, the set of circumstances that helped me more easily meet the spend requirements the first time around are not repeating, which would make the spend a bit of a stretch for me. Yes, I know there are other non-pharmacy opportunities out there to help with that, but the amount of time and effort involved for me to make that happen just aren’t worth it for me. The majority of the next 100,000 miles I earn are going to be from (le gasp) flying.
Here’s to the next 100K.
-MJ, May 7, 2014
I opted for the 60k one and the miles posted a few days after my statement closed. It was a much easier spend for me and my budget. Plus my family helped lol 🙂
Just a warning to anyone interested in the card — AA and Citi start the clock ticking upon activation of the account so your 90 day window is actually something like 75 days. I just missed out on the 100K promotion by $250 dollars because of the two week short change. Ridiculous, especially since the spend was pretty easy to hit. Never again with Citi.
While this 100,000 mile Aadvantage card is a great deal, I personally think the current 60,000 point Ink card bonuses are a better deal. I’ll take 60,000 miles for free as opposed to paying $250 for 100,000. I’m all about not coughing up any money if at all possible. But if you’re not concerned with the $250, then by all means, a pretty good deal to grab. (Just not as good as 60,000 miles for free is all I’m sayin’ 😉
How long did it take for the 110k to post? It’s been a few weeks for me and I’m starting to get nervous…
Few days after statement close for me.
Joe, why is it necessary for you to make a smart a comment. I don’t think anyone is forcing you to read the blog. I guess you just needed to say something negative because you are having a bad day and want everyone else to join in on your bad day.
what was the point of this useless vague blurb.
You mean 110,000
Why, yes I do mean 110,000. 🙂