American's Buy-Miles Bonus Is Its Best Ever

typical bonus offered by airlines in their buy-miles promotions is 20 or 25 or 30 percent. Since by almost any measure, the normal selling price of miles is significantly higher than their actual value, such modest bonuses just aren't enough to turn a bad deal into a decent deal, much less a good deal.
For the first time ever, American (as in: American in bankruptcy, American needing to shore up its bottom line) is upping the bonus for buying AAdvantage miles to as much as a respectable 50 percent. And they're increasing the annual limit on purchased miles as well.
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Offer Details
Through December 31, AAdvantage members who purchase miles will earn the following mileage bonuses:by tim winship

• 1,500 bonus miles when buying 5,000 - 9,999 miles
• 3,000 bonus miles when buying 10,000 - 14,000 miles
• 4,500 bonus miles when buying 15,000 - 19,000 miles
• 10,000 bonus miles when buying 20,000 - 29,000 miles
• 15,000 bonus miles when buying 30,000 - 39,000 miles
• 20,000 bonus miles when buying 40,000 - 49,000 miles
• 25,000 bonus miles when buying 50,000 - 59,000 miles
• 30,000 bonus miles when buying 60,000 miles