American Elite Buyback Returns

American is offering its annual elite buyback offer for Gold and Platinum members who did not requalify during 2005.

Depending on the number of miles you flew and the status you already have, you can pay $299 – $599 to retain that status through February, 2007.

About Gary Leff

Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel - a topic he has covered since 2002. Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »

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