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What are the different status on American Airlines?
Bottom Line: There are 4 levels of elite status within the American Airlines AAdvantage program — Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum. A fifth level, ConciergeKey, is invitation-only and doesn’t publish membership requirements.
Is AA Platinum better than Gold?
Platinum members get a 60% mileage bonus, so for every dollar spent, you get 6 miles. Gold members earn 40%, so over the course of the year, you’ll accumulate more miles, which gives you an opportunity to spend them on more trips.
Does platinum status get you into Admirals Club?
AAdvantage members who are Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum can access Admirals Club lounges when flying internationally on the routes mentioned above — AAdvantage elites don’t qualify if they are only traveling within North America.
What is the difference between Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum?
See our Advertiser Disclosure for more details. Platinum Pro is the second-highest public tier in the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program. Executive Platinum is higher and Platinum and Gold are the lower levels.
What are Elite members on American Airlines?
AAdvantage Executive Platinum®
- Loyalty Choice Rewards*
- Complimentary upgrades on American and Alaska Airlines**
- 100-hour upgrade window.
- 120% status mileage bonus.
- Complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred Seats**
- 3 free checked bags^
Does first-class get you into Admirals Club?
Ticket type While standard domestic first-class tickets won’t get you access to Admirals Clubs, the following types of tickets will: Premium cabin tickets on qualifying international American- or Oneworld-operated flights.
How many people have executive platinum status?
There are 50,000 – 60,000 Executive Platinum top tier American AAdvantage members. There are about the same number of Delta Diamond members.
What is the AAdvantage® status membership year?
And, the new AAdvantage ® status membership year is valid through March 31 of each year. You’ll earn Loyalty Points as you earn eligible AAdvantage ® miles whenever you fly, use an AAdvantage ® credit card for purchases, or earn eligible miles with AAdvantage ® partners. One eligible AAdvantage ® mile equals one Loyalty Point.
What is AAdvantage®?
AAdvantage ® is the only loyalty program that allows elite status earning opportunities when flying across three U.S. carriers – American, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. Earn miles with JetBlue More choices and more benefits with Alaska Airlines
What does AAdvantage Platinum status mean?
AAdvantage Platinum ($2,145) Platinum travelers enjoy upgrades to first-class but must use 500-mile upgrades for flights of over 500 miles in length. (Photo by Benji Stawski/The Points Guy.) The second tier in American’s program is AAdvantage Platinum status, which normally requires 50,000 EQMs or 60 elite-qualifying segments plus $6,000 EQDs.
What happens to my AAdvantage elite status?
AAdvantage ® members who currently hold lifetime elite status will continue to hold their lifetime elite status. We’re dedicated to providing a loyalty program that shows how much we value your choice to fly with us, so we’re sharing some important updates about your membership and benefits.