Is Platinum status worth it?

Below are a few of the most valuable Platinum benefits: Priority check-in, security and boarding. Complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred seats, when available. Complimentary upgrades within North America as early as 48 hours before departure (including award tickets).



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AAdvantage Platinum®
  • Complimentary upgrades on American and Alaska Airlines*
  • 48-hour upgrade window.
  • 60% status mileage bonus.
  • Complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred Seats*
  • 2 free checked bags^


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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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Complimentary drinks and snacks 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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If you hold AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum elite status, you can access Admirals Clubs free of charge when traveling on select international routes.

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In particular, Gold members get a 40% bonus, Platinum members get a 60% bonus, Platinum Pro members get an 80% bonus and Executive Platinum members get a 120% bonus. These bonuses let you earn more redeemable miles and Loyalty Points on flights.

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Unlimited upgrades within North America. Your upgrade can be confirmed as early as 100 hours before the flight, when available. Additionally, you are also eligible for complimentary upgrades on Alaska Airlines.

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Priority boarding You are among the first invited to board the plane as an AAdvantage® status member. After our ConciergeKey® members, uniformed U.S. military and First Class customers, you are welcomed to board as follows: Group 1 – AAdvantage Executive Platinum. Group 2 – AAdvantage Platinum Pro® and oneworld® ...

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American Airlines Executive Platinum elite status recapped These top-tier elites enjoy first-class upgrades, can check up to three bags for free, earn bonus miles, get to select the best seats for free, and have priority at check-in, boarding and security.

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If you fly 2 million miles on American or its partners, you can earn Platinum status for life and won't have to qualify every year.

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AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum Members on Qualifying Flights. Regardless of cabin class, these individuals can access Flagship Lounges as long as they're booked on a qualifying flight (the same day or before 6 a.m. the following day).

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But only the most loyal members can achieve American's top-tier elite status: American Airlines Executive Platinum. For their loyalty, American rewards Executive Platinum elites with perks including first-class upgrades, lounge access, free checked bags and a 120% mileage bonus.

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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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Upon earning two million (2,000,000) Million Miler™ miles, AAdvantage® members will be vested with AAdvantage Platinum® status for the lifetime of the AAdvantage Platinum® program and four one-way systemwide upgrades.

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