Does AA Gold get preferred seats?

Bonus earnings on rewards: AAdvantage Gold members earn 7x AAdvantage miles on American Airlines flights. Complimentary preferred seats: Whether you want some extra legroom or simply prefer to avoid the middle seats, AAdvantage Gold members have access to a free seat selection that includes preferred seats.



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Use your benefits around the world with oneworld ® Ruby SM status. Your AAdvantage Gold ® benefits entitle you to oneworld ® Ruby SM status. When you travel on oneworld ® airlines, you'll receive priority check-in, standby and preferred seating privileges.

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AAdvantage Gold®
  • Complimentary upgrades on American and Alaska Airlines*
  • 24-hour upgrade window.
  • 40% status mileage bonus.
  • Complimentary Main Cabin Extra Seats at check-in*
  • Complimentary Preferred Seats*
  • 1 free checked bag^


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As an AAdvantage Gold member, you can take advantage of several entry-level benefits when flying American and other Oneworld partners, including free checked bags, bonus earnings on redeemable miles, access to preferred seats, and unlimited complimentary upgrades on select routes.

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AAdvantage Platinum ? status gives you priority over AAdvantage Gold ? members for upgrades to the premium cabin where more room, dining options and other comforts come standard.

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You have to earn at least 40,000 Loyalty Points to qualify for AAdvantage Gold.

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In other words, flying isn't the only way to reach status in the AAdvantage program. You can earn Loyalty Points by making online purchases through the AAdvantage eShopping portal or SimplyMiles, participating in AAdvantage Dining, booking partner hotels or renting a car with eligible car rental companies.

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Information for senior travelers Early boarding is available if you need more time or assistance boarding. You must identify yourself to the gate agent to request early boarding. Wheelchair assistance is available to help with long distances at the airport.

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A couple airlines make it really easy to achieve, too. Aegean: Aegean offers the easiest track to Star Alliance Gold. If you're able to fly six segments with them, you only need to collect a total of 36,000 flown miles in a year for Star Alliance Gold status.

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Executive Platinum status Although ConciergeKey is American's highest elite status level, it includes all the privileges of Executive Platinum, which is the airline's highest published elite tier.

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AAdvantage members with Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum status can access Admirals Club lounges when flying internationally on the routes and airlines mentioned above.

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Instead of printing it, and displaying it as though it were a watermark on the card stock, it will be in the bottom left hand corner and inside of a circle. Black means elite status or other 'priority access' eligibility, and if it isn't shaded black it displays your boarding group.

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We offer early boarding to customers who need special assistance or more time to board, along with families with children under 2 years who ask to board early. Strollers should be checked at the gate before boarding and picked up after your flight at the gate, free of charge.

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We offer fresh coffee, tea, juice, water and soft drinks, as well as complimentary snacks on board. AAdvantage Executive Platinum® and ConciergeKey® members also get a complimentary alcoholic drink and food menu item during their flight.

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There are 50,000 – 60,000 Executive Platinum top tier American AAdvantage members. There are about the same number of Delta Diamond members.

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