Does Platinum Pro get international upgrades?

Unlimited complimentary upgrades: Platinum Pro members and a companion are eligible for upgrades to the next cabin of service on domestic American flights (including Alaska and Hawaii), as well as on flights from the U.S. to Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Central America.



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To score a complimentary upgrade on a long-haul, international American Airlines flight, AAdvantage Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum and Million Miler elite status holders can use systemwide upgrades.

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But in all these cases, the seats are lie-flat (or close to it). Unlike domestic flights, upgrades on international flights are very rare. Most elites are not eligible for free upgrades to business class, except for some short-haul international flights to the Americas on some U.S.-based airlines.

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Your AAdvantage Platinum Pro ® benefits entitle you to oneworld ® Emerald SM status. When you travel on oneworld ® airlines, you'll receive priority from check-in to boarding and access to First Class, Business Class and frequent flyer lounges anywhere in the world on eligible flights.

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American AAdvantage is ~ 100 million members. United's program should be in the 80-90 million member range, and Delta SkyMiles should be in the 75-80 million member range. There are 50,000 – 60,000 Executive Platinum top tier American AAdvantage members.

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With American's elite tier offer you can buy up to one tier above what you've currently qualified for (in other words, if you've already earned Platinum status, you can only earn Platinum Pro status this way — there's also no way to earn Concierge Key with this).

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10 Legal Tips to Get Upgraded to First Class
  1. Earn Airline Elite Status.
  2. Redeem Miles and Points.
  3. Volunteer to be bumped on overbooked flights.
  4. Use an airline-branded credit card.
  5. Buy a last-minute upgrade.
  6. Follow The Crowds.
  7. Fly With a Generous Elite Friend.
  8. Travel Alone.


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Whether moving from economy class to first class, business class to first class or economy class to business class, an upgrade can certainly be a nice perk to ease a long plane ride.

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If economy class has been overbooked and there are seats in business, make sure you're quick to offer (this helps when you're sitting in the first couple of rows). You might also get an upgrade if there is a problem with your seat or your neighboring passenger.

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